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Jan 19

Jan 19 Snow Day? Hurray! Avoid Cabin Fever With These 8 Activities

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Skamania County, Klickitat County

Looking for something to do amid yet another snow day? Here are 8 ideas to keep you sane, entertained, and riding a sweet mental plane.

Jan 17

Jan 17 Braving the Cold: Trever J Phillips Construction Persists Through Harsh Winter in The Dalles

Joshuah Albert

Positive News

Amidst a biting cold snap in The Dalles, the temperature plummeted to a frigid 9 degrees Fahrenheit on January 16th. While most would shun the outdoors in such freezing conditions, Trever Phillips, 40, owner of Trever J Phillips Construction, and his dedicated team were undeterred, continuing their work despite the chill.

Jan 12

Jan 12 The Snow Day - A Tough Call

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Weather

Sometimes calling a snow day is as easy as looking out the window, but more often than not, it is an avalanche of factors that go into making the official call by 5 a.m.