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All in Business
From the Columbia River Gorge Commission:
For the first time in the history of the Columbia River Gorge Commission, a member of a federally recognized tribe will lead the organization. During the November 8, 2022, Commission meeting, Carina Miller, of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, was elected as Chair of the Commission.
The Dalles City Council voted in favor of settling a lawsuit with the Oregonian in regard to a public record request about the water usage of the first three google data centers in The Port of The Dalles on Monday, Nov. 14 at about 8 p.m.
Lake Taco, an authentic family Mexican restaurant run by Maria and Enrique Ortega located at 1213 June Street in The Heights of Hood River, is in danger of closing its doors forever. But this family run business isn’t going down without a fight. Lake Taco has started a Kickstarter to help them raise $40,000 to get their business up and running at their new location (606 Oak St.) in downtown Hood River.
Columbia Bank is poised to sell off several bank branches to First Security Bank of Washington, including two branches in the Gorge, including branches at 202 West Main Street, Goldendale and 390 Northeast Tohomish Street in White Salmon, according to prnewswire.com on Nov. 7
Turkey Trot in The Dalles on Thanksgiving could bring a lot of gravy to The Dalles Backpack Program. Columbia Gorge Motors will match all proceeds dollar for dollar this year and give it to the volunteer program that sends backpacks of food home with local students each week.
The couple purchased and revamped the spacious store allowing for easy shopping and great displays, including an awesome shuffleboard-turned-sales table for grab-and-go items. An antique truck is on display in the front window. The space has a creative and fun ambiance. For the grand opening, The Pines Winery had a tasting, and Al Hare provided the music on his six-string.
KCCC is on a mission to increase the number of childcare businesses throughout the county, where there is a dire need for providers.
A hardy crowd turned out for the Veterans Day Parade today, Nov. 11, in downtown The Dalles. Parade watchers donned coats, blankets, caps, and gloves to combat temps in the mid-30s.
Our event will start with a flyover in honor of our veterans at 11 a.m., according to an announcement from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade will begin at the corner of Webber and 6th streets next to Burger King. It will Continue east on Sixth and then roll onto 3rd Street and then west on 2nd Street where it will end at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Antonio Martines owner of FC&M Construction uses a finishing trowel to smooth the sidewalk next to the new concrete apron for the Rio Grande Taqueria this afternoon, Nov. 10. The Taqueria is expected to open in weeks to come.
“Over the years, Google has taken the time to learn about the issues important to our community,” said The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays. “And we’re glad to see the company’s continued support of local solutions created to address local needs.”
The Dalles Community Development Director Joshua Chandler recently signed the approval of an administrative decision to allow Google to site and construct one single-story data center with a separate office building and associated infrastructure.
Music, comedy, film, aerial artists, auditions - it’s all here. Check out what’s happening in arts and entertainment in The Gorge.
A break-in was reported at 10:32 a.m. on Thursday morning after it was discovered, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s log.
Some of the Dalles' most exciting innovators met this week to collaborate and share ideas about starting and doing business in Wasco County. It was hosted by MCEDD at Wines on 2nd Street. A crowd of about 20 business owners huddled around a stage to listen to panelists talk about their successes and struggles in starting businesses here in The Dalles.
George and Terri Robertson are making a good impression. The couple from Portland is well into a restoration of the Wilkinson House at 207 Fourth Street in The Dalles.
Google's first data center in The Dalles went online in 2007 and had been exempt from property taxes in Wasco County for the past 15 years. With the expiration of the enterprise zone abatement, this property is fully taxable and now on the tax roll this year.
Angela and Brian Hanson have poured their heart and souls into Empower Yoga in downtown The Dalles with the idea that the new business can bring strength to the community through wellness and movement.
Arturo Dominguez's grit and determination have led him to restart his jewelry business at 409 Lincoln St., The Dalles. He said it was especially uplifting to receive so much help from the local community so that he could make it happen after a fire destroyed his shop in May.
Life is in the details. And this week’s column by Sarah Cook calls out many of those in our own backyard. It’s easy to get tunnel vision and want to just get from A to B. But Cook shows us, if you take your foot off the gas for a moment, and grab a local guide app, there is some pretty cool stuff we walk past in TD without even noticing.
