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A tidal wave of contributions for The Salvation Army has poured in during the past 24 hours, according to multiple officials and business leaders.
“What a great community we have,” said Chris Zukin who sits on the advisory board for The Salvation Army.
Have someone hard to shop for? I’m sure you do. Well look no further - we have a whole list of local shops that surely have that gift for someone special on your list. Check out local boutiques, music, art and home goods store right here. Great people with great presents for family and friends. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and I’ll take a new dress! :)
Local businesses hurting from the pandemic may see some financial relief in the form of grants in weeks to come. That may be good news for businesses such as restaurants or gyms that have seen a vast drop in revenue or even forced to temporarily close such as in the case of athletic clubs. Grants to be available as early as next week.
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.
With the rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown demanded gyms and fitness studios to close their doors tomorrow, November 18th. Local gym owners are concerned about the future of their businesses, several saying they are on the brink of closure. They also fear for the mental health of their club members and their workers who will go unpaid.
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.
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.
The Dalles Main Street is having a Shop Local Holiday Campaign for the months of November and December! Once a week starting next Tuesday, November 10th, we will hold weekly drawings for gift bags. We hope to have two to three winners a week! Gift bags will include prizes like gift cards, merchandise, discounts to local businesses, and special deals!!
A former marine and a holder of three black belts is putting a family spin on the former Pastime Saloon & Restaurant in Dufur. “This will be a family place,” said new owner Russell Niemeyer. “No hanky-panky going on. And it’s my job to see that it stays that way.”
The Hood River City Council directed $195,000 in CARES Act funding to local partners that aid social services agencies, business organizations, and individuals economically impacted by COVID-19.
The injection of millions of dollars, improved fueling, and a push to provide more facilities, maintenance and avionics has the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport on a roll for 2020 as more pilots are opting to land.
The Dalles Main Street is hosting a virtual raffle this fall 2020, with the raffle being a 25%/75% split with one grand prize winner taking home up to $5,000 . Five Second place winners will receive a limited edition, 2020 The Dalles Main Street hoodie, designed by local artist Denae Manion
Local The Dalles resident Fidel Martinz prunes flowers at Clocktower Ales this morning, Sept. 3rd. Martinz comments he is a one-man show when it comes to the nurturing of the flower gardens at both the pub and Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home.
Xander and Vincent Neely are looking to wash some windows. The two lads, ages 12 and 7, from The Dalles, also like to grow and sell their own citrus trees. And if you call them, don’t forget to ask for their lemonade recipe.
Jonathon and Shannon Zilka are opening an ice cream shop at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, as soon as renovations to the property are complete. They are partnered with Jonathon’s brother, Tony Zilka. They intend to have the business open in October. The Zilkas like the slower pace on Fourth Street and also hope to garner traffic from the Civic Auditorium, once it is back to staging community events and concerts.
The Dalles City Council will continue taking testimony this evening, Aug. 30, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. on an 80-unit high density subdivision that is being planned for East The Dalles. The hearing is a continuation of an appeal by community members who believe the subdivision will create safety issues because surrounding infrastructure is substandard.
Rain saved this year’s soft white wheat crop. And quality is excellent. The Pacific Northwest appears to be having a good year. But price per bushel has fallen off 70 cents in the past three months and traders are hoping for a big buy out of Portland.
Prices for cherries were fairly strong as local growers saw higher demand as Washington cherries were hit with a late freeze in the Tri Cities, according to Ashley Thompson, Oregon State University extension agent.
Whatever you are doing right now. Stop. Don’t you know what day it is? It’s National Chicken Wing Day. And it’s time to get medieval about it. Five restaurants, six kinds of wings. No limits. Unbuckle your belt and take a flavor vacation.
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.
