Mar 16

Mar 16 Martins put Baldwin up For Sale after attempts to keep community hub rolling

Business, Environment, History, Home Page

The Martins took a bold dive in the fall of 2020 and purchased the landmark restaurant from Mark Linebarger in the midst of the pandemic. But, alas, their love of the Baldwin Saloon could not save it.

Feb 12

Feb 12 Locals Talk Superbowl; Eagles, KC kick off in 3 hours

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Locals are kicking off some parties this afternoon as the 57th Superbowl is set to start at 3:30 p.m. And if our totally unscientific analysis of 9 people means anything, the Eagles are favored to win this year’s Championship. But there is a lot of music, drinks and chili to get through first.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Question of the Week: What was your sportiest moment?

Tom Peterson

Positive News

Hey TD, you’re full of players. Our Question of the week reveals that there is a little sport in all of us. We also find out who is clutch.

Aug 15

Aug 15 TD Developer gets first green light in design to redevelop defunct Griffith Motors

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Local developers received a conditional-use permit to design a building that would exceed the city’s building height limitation by 5 feet, taking it to 60 feet tall in downtown The Dalles. It would be the same height as the Commodore Building. However, developers, proposing a mixed-use building of retail and housing, must now submit a site plan and undergo a full review before construction could start.

May 17

May 17 Election roundup: Brady leading Runyon in tight race for County Commissioner

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County

Preliminary election results for Wasco County on May 17.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Poetree offers fruit year round at 10th and Lincoln in TD

Sarah Cook

Art, Entertainment, Home Page

“It has helped me to process things when I’ve submitted my own stuff,” Colleen Ballinger said about her occasional contributions to the Poetree, which change in response to seasons and current events and depending on the amount of work she receives from others, including strangers.

Aug 9

Aug 9 CGCC starts Aviation Tech program to address shortage in industry

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Business, Education

CGCC is bringing a new aviation maintenance technician program to the Gorge to address a shortage in the industry. “The average starting annual pay for a certificated mechanic is $45,000,” and this is increasing every year. Experienced mechanics earn $70,000 per year or more. Read more here.

Apr 13

Apr 13 TD Detour Ahead on West Second - April 13

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

The westbound lane of Second Street is closed and vehicles were detoured onto Cherry Heights Road at The Dalles Skatepark this morning, Tuesday, April 13. Businesses such as Point S and Columbia Gorge Affordable Homes can still be reached by driving east from Webber Street.

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