The Dalles City Hall reopening and making certain hours available starting Monday, April 5.

Dirth Hugger composting has expanded again. And they’re not gassing us. They are actually eliminating 55,000 tons of green waste from being dumped at local landfills. If not diverted, that much tonnage could produce massive amounts of methane, a significant contributor to greenhouse gasses. Methane is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide, according to the EPA.

Columnist Robin Allen dives deep this week with Jennifer Phipps, founder + owner of Satori in downtown The Dalles. ‘Not only did we talk about how she is crushing it as a business woman of color in a small community, but she also shared how her business was able to survive 2020 as well as revealing the key secrets to her growing success.’

Urban Renewal is bent on creating nice spaces downtown The Dalles in an effort to rev up the local economy through increased tourism and trade. But do they need to teardown Tony’s Town and Country at 401 E. 2nd St. to get it done? Read more here.

Contractors worked on the Oregon Cherry Grower’s new site for a warehouse and transfer station at the corner of Three Mile and Steele Roads in east The Dalles this morning, Wednesday, March 24. The site is intended to improve the efficiency in transferring cherries once harvest gets underway in months to come.

Vision can determine a lot - like a child’s ability to read or develop well-coordinated movement. Dr. Janessa Hartman has opened Sunflower Vision Care, offering therapies to children experiencing difficulties in overall development, including posture, movement, balance and behavior, as well as drawing, reading and learning. Learn more here.

RBR Construction out of Hood River was getting trusses in place and finishing the framing on this duplex on the 2600 block of 14th St. this afternoon, March 18. The company is quickly adding housing stock to The Dalles. Read more here.

From Fair Planet Advisors: Turns out what’s good for the planet and society also makes for a good investment. Evidence that business strategy focused on material Environmental, Social and Governance issues is synonymous with high-quality management teams and improved returns. Learn more about it here.

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.