Join CCCNew’s Robin Denning, Joshuah Albert & Tom Peterson as they welcome special guests Victor Johnson, Aaron Jalen the Mailman and Christmas Turkey cooking Tipster Colleen Worrell to the all new and all exciting CCCNew’s Christmas Variety Show.

Steve of Steve’s Towing said he still had some irrigation pipes to blow out with the compressor and he also said he was retired from the towing business, noting he missed his due date by eight years. I bet he does not miss the calls on icy cold nights like were about to have. The National Weather Service is forcasting Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain tonight.

A Carson Washington family is attempting to put their lives back together after a devastating house fire on Tuesday Dec. 10 took the life of one family member and destroyed the home of a single mom raising a 16-year-old son.

The significance of the decisions will have long-lasting effects on the direction of development in The Dalles while also providing intense capital to ensure safe drinking water for the next 75 years. 

Building owner talks about the potential for the 7,000-square-foot building as he looks to redevelop the space in Downtown The Dalles. Axe throwing and rock climbing are just a few of the ideas that have come through the door so far.

Music Teacher Ramona Harwood at Col. Wright Elementary in The Dalles brought the fourth- and fifth-grade classes to the Wasco County Courthouse for some well-needed and appreciated caroling this morning, Dec. 4.

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!

The Dalles Starlight Parade was electric on Friday night as the Fun Group lit off all of the Community stars that shone from the hills on this fun community of 15,000. The toys came out in force during the parade, which featured dinosaurs, minions, Woody, and Bo Peep. Christmas spirit was kicked into high gear with the annual event that caps Thanksgiving get-togethers for families and friends.

Turkeys to your Marks! TD Turkey Trot draws a crowd of 200 as locals brave the chill to get their Thanksgiving Running. The Annual event organized and sponsored by Columbia Gorge Motors was a fundraiser for the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

A panel of experts in archaeology and geology will be on hand to identify the personal artifacts visitors bring. Stone, bone, plant and historical items are welcome. This family-friendly event introduces visitors of all ages to local heritage and the science and art of archaeology in a fun, engaging way, while instilling a sense of stewardship and respect for the past.  

With the bond measure approved by voters, CGCC is making plans to move forward with the projects approved in the college’s Facilities Master Plan. These investments provide needed safety, seismic, and technology infrastructure upgrades at The Dalles and Hood River campuses

Chiropractor Andrew Houck was arrested on Friday, Nov. 15, and lodged at NORCOR jail in The Dalles after it was alleged he treated a minor which violated his release agreement on underlying charges of two counts of first-degree sex abuse of middle school girls.  

Subdivision overlooking The Dalles Dam and just below the Oregon Veteran’s Home on Columbia View Drive will be constructed in two phases and will add 14 new homes to The Dalles housing stock. Approvals for site and development came from the City of The Dalles today, Nov. 19.

Should people in the Gorge be fearful? “No,” said Meteorologist Colby Goatley at The National Weather Service on Monday, Nov. 18. “But we do have winter weather advisories for the Oregon side of the Cascades and winter storm and blizzard warnings on the Washington side of the Cascades, and that makes for some pretty hazardous travel.”

Criminals take Heating and Air Conditioning units in plain sight, leaving building owners scrambling to restore their systems prior to the fall of winter.

Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.

TD couple looks to kindle holiday magic with a call out for volunteers for a backyard bonanza of holiday lights that will be open to all on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. “We’re calling on the community to bring their Yule log, Jesus, Krampus, whatever makes their holiday season bright and join the fun by volunteering or donating,” Beth said. 

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Hannah Mapes as they discuss the upcoming holiday season, new businesses downtown The Dalles and all the latest news.

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025. Learn more here.

The “Mushroom Hunt,” drew 350 participants to collect stamps from various locations and invited them to attend special events, presentations and demonstrations. More than 30 local businesses participated as those seeking fruiting bodies grew from the Mushroom Gala.