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But through the doors of the former Baldwin Saloon in The Dalles one found warmth and laughter, a large table bristling with life and community in the space now called the Rooted Commons.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Totally Bazaar Update: Working Hands making Black Friday Bazaar

Jim Drake

Business, Entertainment, The Dalles, Hood River County

Skip the internet. Skip the mall. Shopping, Drinking, Shopping - Only at Working Hands Brewery on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Check out our weekly roundup of upcoming holiday Bazaars

Nov 18

Nov 18 Company's Coming

Columbia Community Connection

Crews were drilling at the corner of Crates Way and River Road on Thursday, Nov. 17, as 12 new power poles will be erected in the Port of The Dalles in weeks to come. The Power poles lead to Google’s new data center site at 3500 River Road.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

Jim Drake

Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

It’s that plush time of year - holidays on the horizon and great music to be had everywhere. Check out this week’s listing of great arts and entertainment throughout the Gorge. Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

Nov 17

Nov 17 Tribal members to lead Gorge Commission in 2023 following historic vote

Business, Environment, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page

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.

Nov 16

Nov 16 City of TD Votes to Settle suit with The Oregonian

Business, The Dalles, Wasco County

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.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Local Family Fights to Save Lake Taco with Kickstarter

Cole Goodwin

Columbia Community Connection

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.

Nov 14

Nov 14 First Security Bank buying Columbia Bank branches in Goldendale, White Salmon

Business, Klickitat County

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

Nov 14

Nov 14 Hey, The Gorge: Turkey Trot looks hot for Thanksgiving

Business, Home Page, Education, The Dalles

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.

Nov 12

Nov 12 The Work Shop gets warm welcome at grand opening on Nov. 11

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Business, Positive News

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.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Want to become a licensed childcare provider in Klickitat County? KCCC can help.

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Business

KCCC is on a mission to increase the number of childcare businesses throughout the county, where there is a dire need for providers.

Nov 11

Nov 11 TD rolls out Veterans Day Parade today, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

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.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Veterans Day Parade on Tap for Friday, Nov. 11, in TD

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.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Paving the way for Rio Grande Taqueria in TD

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.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Google giving $145k to support local students and Navigation Center

“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.”

Nov 4

Nov 4 Google gains approval to site and construct Data Center in Port of TD

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.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Lisa James plays Bargeway tonight, Nov. 4; music, entertainment & art in The Gorge

Jim Drake

Columns, Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, History, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Music, comedy, film, aerial artists, auditions - it’s all here. Check out what’s happening in arts and entertainment in The Gorge.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Thieves break into Rainbow Tavern in Maupin; Safe taken

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

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.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Wasco County Innovators Share Notes on Building Community

Business, Positive News

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.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Putting some Pop on Top: Restoration on Fourth St.