This Contest just got sweeter as Shannon’s Ice Cream will help scoop the dish on prizes in this weekly mind-bender. Get your sugar cones ready and send in your answers.
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This Contest just got sweeter as Shannon’s Ice Cream will help scoop the dish on prizes in this weekly mind-bender. Get your sugar cones ready and send in your answers.
Like many who immigrated to the United States, Guillermo left Mexico in search of a better life for himself and his family. Given his dire circumstances, there wasn't time to obtain the resources needed to cross the border legally and Guillermo had to leave his wife and three children behind.
This May Dalles Wasco County Library is celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, by hosting cultural appreciation events and activities including a poi fire dancing workshop and performance, origami, games, traditional foods, a 1,000 cranes community project and more.
On Saturday, April 27th, Senator Jeff Merkley held his annual Town Hall in Wasco County. At each of his town halls, Senator Merkley presents a flag that was flown at the capital in Washington, D.C. to an organization that he feels has gone above and beyond to serve their community.
North Wasco County School District 21 (NWASCO D21), the second largest employer in The Dalles, and one of the largest employers in the County is grappling with a notable funding deficit, having concluded the previous fiscal year with just over $21,000. The deficit has resulted in the need to make some challenging choices and conflicts with unions that may have far reaching consequences for the community in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.
Today is the last day to register to vote for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election in Wasco County, OR. The Wasco County Clerk’s Office will stay open through lunch and will close at 5:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to register to vote in person. Residents can also register online at oregonvotes.gov until 11:59 p.m.
The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, April 29, 2024, through Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the following location
Locals took a lot of swings this week at our trivia question about the name of this iconic burger joint in The Dalles. But there could only be one Hum-Dinger!
US Senator Jeff Merkley answered questions about housing, high cost of groceries and the possibility of working with former President Donald Trump.
Join CCCNews as Wasco County Commissioner candidate Dan Richardson dives into his campaign, his background, and his time as a city councilor in The Dalles. This interview gets into some of the more recently heated topics at The Dalles City Council and offers a rare insight into that decision-making process and understanding some of the outcomes families are living with, in The Dalles.
Councilor Dan Richardson said the increase of a $100 to $400 monthly stipend would help the diversity and number of people seeking election to Council, providing a broader voice for residents.
The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our comedy show on May 10th featuring the hilarious Pat Burtscher! Pat will be joined by Australian award-winning International Comedic Storyteller, Jon Bennett, and NYC Comedian, Bo Ballew.
In this week’s trivia contest, can you tell us what the name of this iconic burger joint was named? And, to win the tin cup with the second half of the milkshake, tell us if you ate there and what was the best thing on the menu.
“Supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the schools is important to the District. These young competitors have worked hard to earn this opportunity and we know that they will represent the community in a manner we can all be proud of,” said Cyndi Gentry, Director of Corporate Services for the PUD.
It’s all things electric at the Ride & Drive on May 9 in The Dalles. Electric cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bikes even tractors will be on hand for a test run. Or learn about the electric car share program in The Dalles? It’s happening from 2-6 pm at The Dalles Area Chamber.
“Taking the lessons learned from the pandemic, reliable high-speed internet is just as important as reliable electricity and water. Ensuring safe and affordable provision of essential human services is what utilities do, and what I do,” said Kline.
West 2nd Street between Terminal Ave. and Cherry Heights Road – The westbound lane will be closed for repairs on a section of the roadway. Westbound motorists on Interstate 84, using exit 84, will be flagged to a single lane next to the construction zone. Expect delays.
On Monday, April 22, 2024, North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day by giving out free flower seed packets.
The news came from a letter from President Dennis Knox on April 18 addressed to his Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (AHCG) Colleagues. “Furthermore, as of next Thursday, April 25, the position of President of AHCG will be eliminated, and I, accordingly, will no longer be at AHCG,” Knox wrote in the letter.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Luciano Alvarado, yesterday afternoon April 16th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his soccer career at Clark Community College.