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The Columbia River Round Dance, hosted by CRITFC is a public event open to everyone. It will take place at The Dalles Readiness Center at 402 E Scenic Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the community dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to join in this important gathering as the community comes together to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women/people and promote healing.
Henry Begay, of The Dalles High School was signed to Blue Mountain Community College today, April 23 surrounded by his family, friends, coaches and teammates.
Play & Learn at Home has installed a free children’s lending library to promote literacy, parent engagement, community and family well-being at 409 Lincoln St in downtown The Dalles
Friends of the Columbia Gorge in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service is moving forward on their plans to build a new trail that would connect the communities of Mosier and The Dalles.
In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 7,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 4,300 jobs in October. November’s losses were largest in professional and business services (-2,900 jobs); construction (-1,700); leisure and hospitality (-1,500); financial activities (-1,300); and information (-1,000). The only industry growing substantially in November was health care and social assistance, which added 2,400 jobs.
A Housing Needs Analysis presented to The Dalles City Council on Monday, Dec. 11, shows a slow down in the rate of future population growth resulting in the projected need for 505 new housing units in The Dalles by 2043.
The Caldron is overfilling as vendors and businesses downtown are dialing in their black cats and brooms for the biggest Witches Walk yet on Friday, Oct. 20th.
This program helps defray the cost of assessing property conditions. For example, the program will pay outright to locate and remove old underground fuel tanks and conduct limited soil sampling. Loans are available to private parties for site clean-up. The program is made possible through funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Business Oregon.
Waterfront Park experienced a burst of energy during late morning hours as Chelsea took to rollerblading, injecting a dynamic vibe into the serene environment.
On Monday July 24, 2023, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin full pavement reconstruction following installation of a sanitary sewer main on Chenowith St. between Cherry Heights Rd. and W. 6 th St.
This year’s cherry harvest is off to a slow start due to an unusually cool spring and summer weather. Orchardists report that high yields across the region are causing significant market impacts.
The Put the Scenic Back in Sorosis fundraiser aims to raise $347,000 in funds for phase two of the park rehabilitation project which will involve tree plantings, landscaping, the construction of an ADA accessible gazebo/pavilion, and improved walking trails.
The Dalles Wasco County Sheriff partnered with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) staff and volunteers and anonymous donors from the community to deliver some Christmas magic to two families in need on Wednesday December 21st.
On Thursday September 15, 2022 Deputies from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) arrested 30-year-old David J. “DJ” Wentworth . Wentworth was arrested near Goldendale Washington on Oregon State Parole Board warrants for violating parole. Wentworth is a suspect in the September 9th shooting of a male adult on west second street in The Dalles.
There is a fire buring at Exit 87 on I-84 in close proximity to AmeriTies and Columbia View Heights subdivision.
Some locals in The Dalles may think they’ve had enough cherries to last a lifetime. But the Baldwin Saloon is breathing new life into this familiar fruit. The result? A loving celebration of local foods that satisfies your summer cravings.
John Michael Doyle, age 63, lifelong resident of The Dalles, who was best known for his laughter, died of a stroke and heart failure at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 11th, 2022 while experiencing houselessness.
Share your views on The Dalles Vision 2040 and help shape our community for decades to come! The City of The Dalles is seeking another round of public input on The Dalles Vision 2040 project with a second community input survey.
Downtown The Dalles will be "Alive after Five" with multiple businesses partnering and hosting local makers and artisans in their spaces for. "Love Where You Live" is the theme for the first scheduled "1st Friday" in Downtown The Dalles. This ongoing event kicks off on April 1st from 5p.m.-8p.m.
