Bud Hut near Murdock was hit a second time by burglars on Friday, Nov. 20. Three male suspects were caught on a surveillance camera destroying the service door with a sludge hammer during the forced entry. Once inside, they stole thousands of dollars in marijuana and cannabis edibles. The Klickitat County Sheriff’s office was still investigating the case on Friday evening.

John Schacher, 52, with Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation gives the Kubota and Cyclone Rake a workout this morning at City Park in The Dalles. Frosts like the one last night tend to gum things up in the leaf removal game. Forecasters are calling for 28 degrees Fahrenheit Saturday morning with the high around 50.

Sadly, a resident of the Oregon Veterans’ Home who contracted COVID-19 on Oct. 25 passed away on Nov. 16. That marks the 18th death in Wasco County from COVID-19. An outbreak was first reported at the Oregon Veterans’ Home on Oct. 25, and 13 cases are connected to it, including staff, residents and household contacts of staff.

Mark Gunter owner of Gorge Granite Works goes over measurements with Mauricio “Mo” Carrera earlier this year. Carrera, 19, is a recent graduate from The Dalles High School class of 2020. Gunter, originally from Georgia, said his family has quarried granite for years. He originally came to the northwest pursuing a career in fisheries before he became his own boss in The Port of The Dalles and began doing custom Granite work.

Emilio Portillo, 18, did a little fishing this morning, Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Taylor Lake before his online classes started at The Dalles High School. The senior said he got to the lake at 8 a.m. and went with some weights and a worm. He said he planned to switch to Power Bait a bit later, noting he believed the lake had recently been stocked with trout.

He has touched hundreds of thousands of people, said Kasey Buckles. Some of the most recognizable programs in our area that prop people up came under his command. What will follow his 43 plus years at the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, Inc.? Only Jim Slusher knows.

Michael Knopf, MCPO, US Navy, Retired led a prayer and shout out to all branches of the Military today, Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. During the Veterans Day event, one member of the Patriot Guard Riders fainted and an ambulance and fire engine arrived to assist.

Larry Fairclo of The Dalles has spent years putting together the pieces of his father’s Army career. The journey brought him a newfound respect for those that have served. He also uncovered that his dad, Bud Fairclo, was a quiet hero, much more likely to talk about horses than his experiences in war.

Tow company puts driver on administrative leave after refusing service to a Biden supporter near Goldendale. The company says it will double its investment into inclusion and diversity training.

Likely the most recognizable building in The Dalles, Old St. Peter’s Landmark got a sprucing up on Monday, Nov. 9 with the help of The Dalles High School Honor Society. Maybe this inspires you to a bit of your own yard work. There is no better time. Residential customers can dump yard debris at The Dalles Disposal transfer station during November at no cost. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Through Friday.

Several groups are set to gather on Veterans Day to pay respects to Veterans and Active Duty men. They are asking locals to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. in respect to those that have and do serve. They will host a brief gathering at Kelly View Point Memorial across from Sorosis Park at 11:30 a.m. Masks are required and Physical Distancing is requested.

Contractors are making quick work of a houseless shelter project on Bargeway Road today, Nov. 5. While electricity will not be available until next week, a push is on to get them open this weekend as a cold snap is impending.

Cory Spencer and David Parker of Joplin, Missouri began installation of several new features at The Dalles Skate Park this morning, Thursday, Nov 5th. They include pro design rails by Willy Santos, two bench ledges, and a DIY curb spine. The work is expected to be completed today.

Wasco County voters show a close split in the presidential election. Just 364 votes separated the vote between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in unofficial election results. Check out how Wasco County voters compared to other state trends.

The South Wasco County School District‘s $4-milliion school bond had 55.3 percent approval in unofficial returns released tonight, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. The bond had gained 707 votes in favor while 571 voted against it.

Rich Mays was leading the pack in the race for The Dalles Mayor. Mays had tallied 4,051 votes in the unofficial results released at 8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 3. Solea Kabakov was in a distant second for mayor with 1,706 votes and Jason Garrett Gibson had pulled in 641 votes.

Jerrod Donnell, the 31-year-old owner of Alpine Plumbing & Mechanical, has just contracted to purchase a highly visible building in The Dalles - 822 E. Second Street - just east of Dinty’s Market and a block west of the round-about. Donnell is buying it from David Wallace of Precision Automotive and is in the process of getting it ready. The two have been friends for years.

Rowena Baptist members gathered at the Post Office in The Dalles tonight at 5: p.m. in a push for their candidate the night before the general election. Supporters in trucks and cars with American Flags also ran the gut on Second and Third Streets honking horns starting around 6 p.m. 11,297 ballots have already been returned in Wasco County as of this morning, Monday, Nov. 2. That’s 62 percent.

Steve and Shawn of Kiwi Fence Contractors of The Dalles continued to install a new wrought Iron fence around Colonel Wright Elementary School last week. The gentlemen were enjoying more sky-blue weather with temperatures in the 60s. Suns out, guns out! While freezing temperatures greeted us this morning, Monday, Nov. 2., warmer temperatures are expected this week with a high of 69 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday.

With just four days left to vote in the general election, more than 60 percent of ballots have been returned as of today, Friday, Oct. 30, according to Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.