Joe Frisby and Harris Farr, both 24, hit the baskets at Sorosis Park on Tuesday afternoon for a round of Disc Golf under scattered blue skies. The Two men said the course had really opened up for the better since the removal of dozens of pine trees.

The crash and burn of Ronald Leroy Madorin’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air after a burnout on Second Street in 2018 has a local couple who were injured during the wreck seeking $1.2 million in compensation. They are seeking compensation from The City of The Dalles, The Dalles Main Street Program, The Rotary Club of The Dalles and the Mid-Columbia Car Club.

A walker strides past some incredible views at Sorosis Park in The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 8. A crisp 35 degrees and some opening skies shed a bit more light on things this morning. Sunny skies are expected through Wednesday with a high of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Chances of rain are increasing starting on Thursday with snow forecast in the upper elevations.

The Dalles Art Center has installed two new concrete bases which will soon be home away from home for traveling sculptures which will visit TDAC in the near future.

Klickitat County Health Department (KCHD) has received notification from Skyline Health of two staff members with COVID-19 positive tests. At the time of this press release these individuals are self-isolating and no additional hospitalizations have occurred.

A tidal wave of contributions for The Salvation Army has poured in during the past 24 hours, according to multiple officials and business leaders.

“What a great community we have,” said Chris Zukin who sits on the advisory board for The Salvation Army.

White-Salmon's annual holiday tradition is moving online this year. While we can't gather together in person, we are hoping you will gather 'round virtually this Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. to share in the celebration with neighbors and friends. The festivities will be streamed from the "Mayor Marla Keethler" Facebook page.

Have someone hard to shop for? I’m sure you do. Well look no further - we have a whole list of local shops that surely have that gift for someone special on your list. Check out local boutiques, music, art and home goods store right here. Great people with great presents for family and friends. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and I’ll take a new dress! :)

You may know The Dalles captured the Oregon State Football Championship in 1947. And you may know about the team knocking the helmets off the Hillsboro Spartans in a 47-7 blowout in front of 14,000 fans in Portland to grab the trophy. But there was a whole lot more to it. This is their story.

Local businesses hurting from the pandemic may see some financial relief in the form of grants in weeks to come. That may be good news for businesses such as restaurants or gyms that have seen a vast drop in revenue or even forced to temporarily close such as in the case of athletic clubs. Grants to be available as early as next week.

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judy Richardson to serve in the role of School Board Member for the Zone 7 position. Dr. Richardson was appointed by the NWC Board of Directors on November 19th, 2020 in a unanimous affirmative vote.

CGCC Board Member Kim Morgan was recently named vice president of the Oregon Community College Association. In her new role, she will be aiming to make positive impacts on state legislation, advocacy and statewide college policy.

Regular work ain’t so regular, but local drummer Jeff Minnick puts a foot to his bass drum and will brandish his guitar to fill a room. Jeff recently took the opportunity to talk to CCC News about his unique “one-man-plus-one” collaborations, his encounters with famous blues and rock personalities on the road, and the musical philosophies that were implanted in him so long ago, right here in The Dalles.

Days of hard work and organization came to fruition in the form of succulent turkey, stuffing and mash potatoes drenched in gravy. It is the best time of the year, my friends. And our hats here at CCC News are off to those that make it so!

Thanksgiving is multicultural and families from different cultures have put their own spin on the holiday with bold flavors, authentic ingredients, and recipes that have been in the family for generations.

The Dalles Community Thanksgiving Meal aims to feed some 700 on Thursday as volunteers are prepping, stirring and cooking for the big day. The annual feed will be different this year with the community meal being replaced with take-out and home delivery. Volunteers are still needed.

Like the gathering of family at the holidays, an old friend will return to us this Friday when a young boy will light the Woolsey Christmas tree east of Sorosis Park the day after Thanksgiving.

Thanks, COVID... No, really! No sarcasm here. If you ask people how COVID-19 has negatively impacted their lives, they could undoubtedly list off a slew of examples. So what about when people were asked about how COVID-19 has positively impacted their 2020 year?

To prepare for the City of Hood River’s annual work plan session early in 2021, City Council seeks community input and ideas on priority projects to help achieve City Council’s goals for the community. Community members are invited to contribute ideas via a print questionnaire or online form.