Sadly, we are reporting a 23rd person has died in Wasco County from COVID-19. Educators and those 65 and older become eligible for the vaccine in the coming days and weeks.

A free COVID-19 testing event is now underway this morning, Thursday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center parking lot at 602 W. 2nd St. in The Dalles.

Columbia Basin Care is pleased to introduce Jasen Tennison as Executive Director, overseeing a staff of 100 employees and ensuring quality care for over 60 senior citizen residents. Located in The Dalles, Oregon, Columbia Basin Care is the region's only independent, nonprofit care facility for short-stay recovery and long-term care.

The Dalles Police Officer Jeff Keinlen has been put on administrative leave while The Wasco County District Attorney’s Office conducts an investigation into the officer’s credibility and truthfulness as a witness.

The move allows federal agencies to shift management of wolves to state agencies across Columbia River Basin.

Behind the MIG welder and grinder, Stefanie Wilkinson was working her magic on a 1972 El Camino at Jack’s Body Shop on Second Street in The Dalles. Shon Wilkinson, 45, his daughter, Stefanie, 26, and Job Brown, 22, work as a team on auto body projects at the shop on East Second Street. Being a woman in Auto Body? No problem. Dealing with rust. Well, that's another topic, entirely.

Sunshine and free time tumbled together into an incredible day of outside fun today, Jan. 18. Both Riverside Trail and The Dalles Skatepark were bubbling with activity as temperatures in the mid-40s felt a lot warmer with the heat of the sun. Riders of scooters, recumbents, bicycles and runners, walkers and their dogs, and even picnickers could not resist this, the Greatest January Day Ever.

Tyler O’Brien welds on the push knee of the Lori B tugboat at Bernert Barge Lines in the Port of The Dalles this morning, Jan. 18, Martin Luther Kind Day.

The severe wind gusts early Wednesday morning, January 13, caused damage to the Fort Dalles Museum. A massive section of one of the historic pine trees broke during the wind and caused some damage to the roof and southwest corner of the Surgeon’s Quarters.

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate MLK Day in Oregon? Oregon State University's 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 18th, 2021 will kick off a week of events focused on helping the Oregon State community learn about and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King and collaboratively envision ways to carry his work forward.

Do we want a world of more people with less opportunity, peace, good health and prosperity or fewer people with more of each? The documentary, 8 BILLION ANGELS dives into the topic. An interactive community movie screening & discussion with filmmaker Terry Spahr on January 26 at 5 p.m. will follow. Learn more about it here.

A new CD of music from Gorge musicians Richard & Tova Tillinghast emerges from the tumultuous year of 2020. The overall vibe of “Random Perfect Plan” is strictly acoustic and most tunes harken back to the earthy, roots-folk style found on previous albums like 2008’s “Sweet by and By” and “The Door is Open,” from 2014.

BREAKING NEWS: An RV fire at Columbia Hills RV Park in Dallesport, Washington occurred at around 10:30 on the morning of January 14th, 2021.

Ramsay Signs continue to install classic neon signs in The Dalles today, Jan. 14. The sign company is doing the work for free in cooperation with The National Neon Sign Museum and The Dalles Mainstreet, which procured a $25,000 grant for the signs.

Next week The Dalles Public Works crews will finish curb-to-curb street sweeping throughout the City. Earlier this month crews began working from the east side of town sweeping on specific routes. See maps for details about next week’s routes.

North Wasco County School District 21 has narrowed its search for a permanent superintendent to just three candidates. And one of them is expected to be hired on Friday, Jan. 22. CCCNews went head to head with each candidate for 30 minutes asking five questions about the future of TD schools. The district is set to hold a public forum with the candidates on Friday, Jan. 15 via a live broadcast on its Facebook page.

Sure, the PNW is known for its rainy days but not like this.

Vaccine demand far exceeds supply, so the public’s patience is appreciated. Check here to see who is receiving vaccinations and where the process stands.

Megan Polino of Crestline Construction set up a GPS tracking system at Columbia Gorge Community College to position excavators in their work at the Skills Center in The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 12. A bunch of rain did not stop progress as contractors were out in force.

Ramsay Signs arrived this morning, Jan. 11, with multiple cranes to lift four neon signs into place in The Dalles downtown core. Some alleys and side streets have been temporarily closed for the day while the work is being completed.