The Fire Boss and their pilots are giving firefighters a strategic advantage as the converted crop dusters can quickly respond and pummel flames through scooping water on the Columbia River. They are quickly becoming a fan favorite for government agencies looking to out blazes before they get too big.

Grocery Outlet is helping to feed the hungry in The Dalles.

A new partnership appears to be brewing in Dufur as some untimely deaths have pushed back the opening of Papa’s Pastime during the past year.

Pro Motions had it in high gear this morning as they were set to pour some 20 plus yards of concrete into a 10-foot vertical foundation wall at the Recreation Building downtown The Dalles.

Honu Hawaiian Shave Ice brings a taste of island living to Tygh Valley in Wasco County.

CGCC is bringing a new aviation maintenance technician program to the Gorge to address a shortage in the industry. “The average starting annual pay for a certificated mechanic is $45,000,” and this is increasing every year. Experienced mechanics earn $70,000 per year or more. Read more here.

Hector Valdez and Rober Salcido of Isaac Painting give the porch ceiling a new coat on Thursday Morning, Aug. 5th. The father-son team really got after it, giving the body of the building an entire coat during the day.

Eleven-year-old Tavin Smith is a hustler in a good lemonade, hot chocolate kind of way. His sister, Sydney, chips in with her cookies.

Cody Miller’s recent return to The Dalles to operate Grocery Outlet did not come without some hard-earned experience. The 33-year-old essentially has been moving for the past 15 years, learning how to motivate people to keep a clean well-stocked store. He also avoided a couple of fists on the way. Read more here.

Gas Linework started between Bingen and White Salmon; traffic impacted

Mid-Columbia Medical Center recently announced a new partnership with Adventist Health in Portland that will provide cardiology specialty services to local patients. Some patients are asking why the change was necessary while others have pointed out a potential conflict of interest.

Bikers descended upon The Dalles this afternoon for a ride thru at Route 30 on Second Street as the local restaurant and bar helped raise money for mental health awareness and prevention of youth violence in schools.

Fair Planet Investor’s Michelina & David M. Roth take us through the amazing turnover on the Exxon Mobile Board as Environmental Social Governance and addressing climate change is impacting shareholder value.

The smell of the homemade waffle cones alone practically grabs you by the shirt collar giving you no chance to resist the temptation of a warm crisp cone.

Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency is requesting approval to demolish a non-contributing historic building.

Esquites are like creamed corn’s sexy cousin. This snack blends corn, cheese, cream, with a dash of chili lime salt on top all conveniently in a cup of bliss. Because the corn is warm it melts the cheese creating that Instagram-worthy cheese pull.

Tensions have mounted at the bargaining table as Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) and its recently formed union continue to struggle in resolving negotiation difficulties surrounding the creation of a ‘first contract’ between MCCFL and the Union.

The Soft White Wheat harvest is serving up a little heartbreak this July as farmers are cutting into their fall crops to find wheat heads yielding around 50 percent of a normal year. A smaller harvest and depleted supplies from record sales last year could mean a bounce in price though.