Sep 17

Sep 17 Getting Jacked Up

Victor Herrera was putting the muscle to his jackhammer today on East 8th Street as he and fellow workmates took out some concrete stairs on a 1922 Arts and Crafts bungalow in preparation for replacing them.

Jul 12

Jul 12 WaFd bank construction in TD looks to be moving forward

Tom Peterson

Business, Positive News

Movement is afoot on the construction of a new Washington Federal Bank on West Sixth Street as the contractor has moved in and fenced the property before demolition.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Miraculous transformation? WaFd Bank intends to build on West 6th in TD

Tom Peterson

Business, The Dalles, Home Page

Michael Wannick submitted the application for the single-story bank with a drive-through and parking at 1014 W. Sixth Street, across the street from the Barbecue Restaurant earlier this month. The application is pending for comment and final decision.

Oct 6

Oct 6 Men of Steel arrive in West TD; Gloria Center for Houseless getting a home

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

Daniel Henderson of Oregon City and John Graves of Portland work on an eve strut for the new metal building being constructed on West Seventh Street, south of the Underriner Ford dealership.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Building up... Fast.

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page

Framers with RBR Construction were working on mixed-use buildings this morning, Jan. 27, that will provide commercial space on the first floor and residential living on the second floor in the Port of The Dalles. The construction has been underway since summer and crews are moving fast to bring the project to fruition.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Detour Ahead: Section of 10th Street Closes Oct. 4th for Fire Hydrant Repair

City of The Dalles

The Dalles, Home Page

Beginning October 4, 2021, the City of The Dalles Public Works Department will replace a damaged fire hydrant and fire hydrant valve at the intersection of E 10 th St. and Laughlin St. The work is expected to be completed in three days.

Aug 19

Aug 19 Traffic Alert: NW Natural Pipe Installation in White Salmon and Bingen

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles

Northwest Natural, natural gas service, will be installing 1.5 miles of 8 inch pipes from Bingen to White Salmon, Washington. The project is scheduled to take place throughout August and into October of 2021.

Apr 26

Apr 26 First phase of Sidewalk Ramp Construction Underway on Union

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page

Passersby Maria Sandoval and her daughter Eimy, 11, were excited to hear that sidewalks would be receiving ADA ramps. “Anything to help the neighborhood would be nice,” they said.

Apr 20

Apr 20 The Dalles Traffic Alerts: TD to Get New Traffic Signals on 6th and Webber + 1st Street Road Closure

City of The Dalles

The Dalles

Crestline Construction Company LLC will be closing off access to thru traffic on 1st street on April 22nd, 2021.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Tony’s Town & Country: Wrecking Ball or Overhaul?

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

Urban Renewal is bent on creating nice spaces downtown The Dalles in an effort to rev up the local economy through increased tourism and trade. But do they need to teardown Tony’s Town and Country at 401 E. 2nd St. to get it done? Read more here.

Mar 20

Mar 20 The Dalles Public Works to Install New Sewer Main on Scenic Drive

City of The Dalles

Environment, Home Page, Wasco County

Monday March 22, 2021, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin installation of a sanitary sewer main on East Scenic Drive between the entrance to Columbia Gorge Community College and the entrance to Sorosis Park.

Jan 26
Jan 26 Getting up in Lone Pine

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

Roberto Morales, 33, measures and prepares a board at a new home construction site at Lone Pine Village subdivision next to The Dalles Bridge. Juan Rodriquez works atop the garage. Construction continues to be brisk in the subdivision as housing is scarce in The Dalles. Look for our local real estate story here today examining the market. There is some historic news.

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