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THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

“Orchard View looks for premium flavor, size and harvest timing to create a seamless supply of top quality cherries,” commented David Ortega. “We are continually looking for innovative ways to enhance our consumers’ experience, which is why we are excited to participate in the Cherry Quality Summit.”

Steve Delaere of Grandview Builders in Hood River is requesting approval to partition one 12,480 SF parcel into three parcels of 4,260 SF, 3,600 SF, and 4,620 SF respectively for three townhouses on Old Dufur Road in The Dalles. Read more.

Jonathan and Shannon Zilka have put some new faces on the ancient walnut tree outside their home and business at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, across from the Civic Auditorium.

Officials discussed multiple issues affecting locals, including the multi-million dollar Google proposal, The Grove subdivision in East The Dalles and a possible construction job near the John Day Dam that could bring 3,000 jobs. Read more here.

The Dalles Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to apply for a new Commercial Rent Relief Program.

Shawn Wilkinson, 42, and Shane Wingfield, 31, had a little morning joe while showing off this 1978 Subaru Brat at Auction Sales Co. this morning, Monday, March 8. A local brought this vehicle in recently after realizing he did not have time to finish the project. It needs an engine.

Community Cleanups in The Dalles are rebooting after a hiatus due to the coronavirus.
The next clean-up is scheduled for March 13 at 10 a.m. Meet at Thompson Park. Wear appropriate clothing such as boots and jeans, and gloves are also great for protecting your hands.

Wasco County Commissioners delayed a vote on Wednesday, March 3, on a proposed agreement with Google that could bring two new data centers and some $126 million to the local community. County Administrative Officer Tyler said the agreement might be ready by March 17, but said he would not be surprised if it took longer. “Stay tuned on that aspect.”

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their All About The Cherry event during the month of July 2021 to highlight the cherry industry.

A new hub for food carts as well as a new bar and deli with Oregon Lottery is digging in on West Sixth Street, The Dalles. “We have loose verbal commitments for five food carts,” said Trevor Manning with Pomona Street LLC, the company behind the development. “So far we have five different cuisines that are interested.”

Glenn Harding, Tom Olson and Loren Sudan work out the bumps in the gravel fill behind a retaining wall erected in the 400 block of Scenic Drive, this morning, Thursday, March 4.

Wasco County Commissioners are set to consider the approval of the latest Google tax agreement that would reduce property taxes for Google for 15 years and could also bring some 126 million dollars to the local community at their regular meeting Wednesday, March 3.

Josh Barrows, soon to be 29, scrambles a few eggs for a “Ranchhand” at The Riv this morning, Monday, March 1. Owners of the cafe at 401 E. 10th Street, Noah and Lauren Blakely said sales were great over the weekend. “We had 150 people through on Saturday, safely,” Noah said. Read more here.

Oregon’s State Land Use Board of Appeals has approved the Legacy Development Subdivision in east The Dalles, according to an opinion posted Friday, Feb. 26. “The city council's decision is reversed, and the city is ordered to approve petitioner's application,” the opinion reads.

Jerry Christensen, Mike Woodside, Bob Perkins and Mike Richardson enjoy a cup of joe this morning, Friday, Feb. 26, at Kainos Coffee one East Second St., The Dalles. It’s the first day of reopening after COVID restrictions were reduced.

Soft white wheat prices in the mid-Columbia hit $7.65 per bushel yesterday and were still sticking there this morning, according to Mid Columbia Producers cash bid.

The Dalles City Councilors heard from one resident that they believed the proposed agreement with Google was a “done deal.” Councilors disagreed, noting they were taking testimony In preparation of deciding on whether to give the global tech giant tax breaks. Public testimony, however, swayed heavily toward approving the deal.

The Dalles City Council will discuss and take public testimony on a 20-year deal with Google that could bring two new data centers and millions of dollars in taxes, fees and payments tonight, Monday, Feb. 22nd, starting at 5:30 p.m.