NEW Gorge Advice Column: What Would Robin Do? (WWRD?)

Welcome to my advice column! I am a Professional Wardrobe Stylist, Personal Shopper, Influencer and On-air Personality. So, I know a thing or two about a thing or two and I absolutely LOVE to help people find ways to make their lives easier. Wether it’s with personal style+ fashion, branding, relationships, workplace conundrums or just how to feel more confident in life..I am here! All questions from all FOLX are welcome! Seriously, no question is too ridiculous and it’s always anonymous. So, go ahead, ask. Believe me, I was born ready to answer!

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Columns, Environment, Home Page, Wasco County Erin Peters Columns, Environment, Home Page, Wasco County Erin Peters

Look How They Shine For You

Resistance is futile. The Wildflowers have won, and you can’t help but see them as even far-off hillsides grow yellow with petals. The glory of the Gorge is in its full magnificence, the sun beckons to kiss your face and all prospects of health and happiness are within your grasp. Your happy spot might be five minutes from your doorstep.

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Power Moves: Will we ever be the same? Nope.

Major change for The Mid Columbia and especially The Dalles are on the horizon if data centers and power infrastructure push ahead in this era of big projects, coupled with the demand to reduce carbon and stabilize the electrical grid and ultimately save the planet.

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Home Page, Sports, The Dalles Xavier Orion-Olaez Home Page, Sports, The Dalles Xavier Orion-Olaez

TD Football finishes with 'respect'

The Dalles Riverhawks faced off against league rivals the Redmond Panthers at 7 PM, Friday night. It was the final game of the season and it ended in a blowout loss. In a tough season that was delayed and shortened by a pandemic and resulted in a smaller team, the Riverhawks impressed and gave it their all. They have my respect.

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Home Page, Wasco County Tom Peterson Home Page, Wasco County Tom Peterson

Tree Top Timber

He and his crew were on site at the Fort Dalles Museum, removing two 120-foot ponderosa pines at the intersection of 15th and Garrison streets. The trees were estimated to be 100 years old and each weighing around 18,000 pounds. Chainsaw removal timber dangerous hazard safety cccnews columbiacommunityconnection

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Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles Tom Peterson Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles Tom Peterson

The Making of a Bronco

When Linda and Amos Pishion on Browns Creek Road took on an Arabian foal in 2013 and named him Hummer, they likely had no idea the trails they would walk. Well, it turns out they wandered right into Mt. Baker to film a commercial for Ford some seven years later. Horses, Training, The Dalles, Fort Dalles Rider’s Club, Wasco County, Film, Commercials, Von Miller, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Oprah Winfrey, The Waterman, Coldwater Creek, Wild

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The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page Tom Peterson The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page Tom Peterson

Unexplained Cow Mutilations have Wasco County Ranchers Asking Questions

A cow mutilation in Wasco County has rancher Doug Johnson shaking his head. Not only about the monetary loss of his four-year-old heifer and the calf he now has to bottle feed, but also in the way the animal was killed. WARNING - This story contains images and descriptions that could be disturbing to readers and viewers.

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Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County Robin Allen Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County Robin Allen

New Gorge Advice Column: What Would Robin Do?

Welcome to my advice column! I am a Professional Wardrobe Stylist, Personal Shopper, Influencer and On-air Personality. So, I know a thing or two about a thing or two and I absolutely LOVE to help people find ways to make their lives easier. Wether it’s with personal style+ fashion, branding, relationships, workplace conundrums or just how to feel more confident in life..I am here! All questions from all FOLX are welcome! Seriously, no question is too ridiculous and it’s always anonymous. So, go ahead, ask. Believe me, I was born ready to answer!

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Business, Education, Home Page Tom Peterson Business, Education, Home Page Tom Peterson

Advanced Manufacturing Debuts at CGCC this Summer

Good Jobs await skilled workers. Thus CGCC has put together an advanced manufacturing class for this summer. Students will learn blueprint reading, manufacturing processes, technical mathematics, tube and pipe fabrication and repair, stainless steel welding, design processes, aluminum welding, sheet metal fabrication, basic machining practices. Learn more here.

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