The Dalles Artist Chris Pothier moves his hand along the Decision at The Dalles Mural on Federal Street, pointing out damage and topcoat flaking. The Dalles Mural Society has hired Pothier to repair the mural starting in September.

The key to staying happy may be tied up in getting out and doing something fun, both good for mind and body. Read more by columnist Erin Peters

Worldwide Structures Property Company LLC is requesting a tax abatement in an extended enterprise zone to be considered by The Port of The Dalles Commissioners on July 22. The company is proposing to build a 35,000 square-foot-facility at 3855 River Road. The manufacturing building will be used to modify building materials, assemble all components of a completed home and some commercial structures, and ship the building to site.

Motorcyclist identified in fatal accident

Harvest is officially underway in Wasco County as combines got the reels spinning today.

We walk by it all the time at Sorosis Park. It’s part of our iconography in The Dalles. But what do you know about Max and his gift - a fountain that still runs after more than a hundred years. Find out in this week’s Flashback.

Wight said it was a tough year fishing for pikeminnow so far, noting he has to avoid a lot more pelicans with his fishing line when tossing his imitation bate off The Dalles bridge. Good days bring 20 to 30 fish. His best is 48 so far this season. Past years brought double that in a day’s plunking. At $5 to $8 a fish, it’s still worthwhile.

Robert Wells-Clark, 34, and his one-year-old daughter Isla took to the Columbia River below Water’s Edge fly fishing in search of wily bass on Thursday morning.

The Dalles is among a small group of communities that will enjoy a fireworks show this Fourth of July. And it’s going to be big - think comets, bursts, strobes and glitter. Set to go off at around 10 p.m., the display expects to rival some of the largest had in The Dalles with an estimated run of about 20 minutes, said Doug Kirchhofer, member of the Fort Dalles Fourth committee.

The trail has been resealed from the bridge over Chenoweth Creek to The Dalles Marina, according to Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation Executive Director Scott Baker. Additional repairs and sealing are set to occur on the section between Chenoweth Creek and the Discovery center in weeks to come.

Momiji Express Gourmet Japanese & Chinese Cuisine next to Coastal in The Dalles is set to open on Wednesday, June 24. The 2500-square foot restaurant, 2632 W. Sixth St., offers both sushi and Chinese food.  Yakisoba, Lo-Mein, Chow mein, Lunch combos, sushi, nigiri, rolls and bento are all on the menu. Go to momijitd.com to see the menu.

Belle Webb Beatie had no time for whiners or crying. She drove a red Pontiac Firebird when she was in her 80’s. And if not for her, you would have never heard of the Hi-Way House.

Several homemade banners promoting social justice and Black Lives Matter were put up this morning starting in Cascade Locks and ending at Rowena Loops. The banners come on Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

The Dalles Planning Commission will continue to take comments tonight, Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m., in an appeal against a high-density housing project on 6.92 acres on Richmond Street, a former orchard previously owned by John Geiger.

Ajay Rundell has been selected as the Interim Principal of Dry Hollow Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year. Kara Flath has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer for North Wasco School District. Learn more about them here.

Mark Angel, 76, of Redmond, is a white water salvage man and Pacific Northwest icon in search and rescue circles, known for his ability to salvage boats in the worst of currents during the past five decades. A lineman by trade, he has taken troubleshooting to the next level when it comes to white water, utilizing lineman tools to recover boats and people silenced by rushing water.

Details for The Dalles High School graduation have the ceremony starting at 9:15 a.m. at Sorosis Park. Learn more about it here.

“We’re Not going to back down,” said Rosie Strange this morning. The Dalles organizer of Gorge-wide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death said there is one goal. “We need to get people of color in those communities to come out and feel safe. We need to create a safe Gorge that is anti-racist - Cascade locks to The Dalles.”

Cascade Singers has begun searching for a new director even as the community choir takes a break for coronavirus precautions. The 2020-’21 season will proceed as restrictions are lifted and gatherings for rehearsals and performances are permitted.