Managers of Worldwide Structures Property Company told The Dalles City Counselors on Monday that they want to locate an affordable housing manufacturing plant in The Port because of its close proximity to Native American Tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Counselors approved their bid for a five-year property tax abatement in The Port of The Dalles.

Columbia Cinema of The Dalles will not be able to open this August as owner David Humphrey had hoped for last week. The National Association of Theatre Owners have started a Save Your Cinema campaign at: saveyourcinema.com It urges people to petition congress to help theatres until they can resume normal operations.

Columbia Cinema at 2727 7th St., The Dalles is offering drive up concessions today on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help offset costs while awaiting movies to return to the big screen.

Worldwide Structures Property Company LLC is requesting a tax abatement in an extended enterprise zone to be considered by The Port of The Dalles Commissioners on July 22. The company is proposing to build a 35,000 square-foot-facility at 3855 River Road. The manufacturing building will be used to modify building materials, assemble all components of a completed home and some commercial structures, and ship the building to site.

Momiji Express Gourmet Japanese & Chinese Cuisine next to Coastal in The Dalles is set to open on Wednesday, June 24. The 2500-square foot restaurant, 2632 W. Sixth St., offers both sushi and Chinese food.  Yakisoba, Lo-Mein, Chow mein, Lunch combos, sushi, nigiri, rolls and bento are all on the menu. Go to momijitd.com to see the menu.

Migrant Education Director Jonathon Fost with the Columbia Gorge Education Service District is working with orchardists and the Oregon Department of Education to reshape the migrant education program offered during cherry harvest in Wasco County.

“We thought it was going to ruin us,” LaRoque said. “But then I thought about it, and it is going to make us stronger. Being a business owner, it’s like a marriage. There is always a rough patch. But you just say, Alright, this is what we’re going to do.”

Stuart and Cyndi Reitz recently moved back to The Dalles from North Carolina to purchase a home. They are finding a sellers market with an increasing price tag, despite COVID-19.

Soft opening set for next week

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