Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced this morning that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children ages 5-11. Vaccine appointments are available at local doctor’s offices and several local pharmacies in The Dalles. Sherman County residents can also sign up for the vaccines at the clinic in Moro.

Ryan Lawrence has given us an in-depth piece here about people saving people through the simple act of blood donation. And while we may not know the outcome of laying on a cot and filling a pint bag for those who need it most, Ryan does a great job of making it explicitly clear in this two-part series. Here is his second story.

“The last 15 years as executive director of the Mid-Columbia Senior Center has been an incredible journey,” said McKay. “When I look back at the good work the Center has accomplished because of the volunteers and community support, what I will remember most are the wonderful people I have met: sharing stories, laughing together, and particularly talking about the joys and challenges of growing older.

The Committee members of The Northwest MuralFest are excited to release 5 of the chosen themes for the upcoming 2022 event in The Dalles. After receiving input and suggestions from 200 plus individuals we have identified 5 clear fan favorites.

Join Mt. Adams Institute and Jocelyn Akins, wildlife biologist and founder of Cascades Carnivore Project on November 10th for a Sense of Place lecture on, Rare Carnivores of the High Cascades featuring Jocelyn Akins, on November 10th, 2021, at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.) at Columbia Center for the Arts in downtown Hood River*.

Ryan Lawrence has given us an in-depth piece here about people saving people through the simple act of blood donation. And while we may not know the outcome of laying on a cot and filling a pint bag for those who need it most, Ryan does a great job of making it explicitly clear in this two-part series. It runs today, Nov. 2 and Wednesday, Nov. 3.

The City of Dufur has a boil water notice in effect for local residents after receiving a positive test for E. coli at a single testing site according to Public Works Superintendent Brandon Beauchamp. Beauchamp said today, Nov. 2, at 1:45 p.m. that they had shocked the well with chlorine and were flushing pipes to kill and remove the bacteria from the system.

The case brings light on the atmospheric conditions of the West and how water will be utilized in decades to come as science is proving out global warming and more acute weather events such as drought and this summer’s 118-degrees Fahrenheit high in The Dalles.

Honald Crane took part of this heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to the air on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2 at Court Street downtown The Dalles. The company was working in concert with Oregon Equipment to install the new system on the building that houses Columbia River Affordable Portables, Mary’s A-Tax and Windermere Real Estate.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Smock Dogs, Damn Yankees, Sasquatch Portrait, Honey Badgers, Tim Ortlieb, Ronnie Ontiveros, The Green Room and Tony Furtado.

Almost a year after putting the old Dallesport Elementary building on the market, Lyle School District received two offers within a few weeks to purchase it for the full asking price of $1.6 million.

A new covered picnic table area has been constructed at St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) in memory of recently deceased SVDP and Community Meals board member Edwin Fred Anghilante.

Jim Drake has dug up a few more interesting events this weekend for Halloween. So put on your best Beetle Juice and target some dancing and libation to get your jack-o’-lantern lit.

Sheila, Levi and Chris Blackburn took some cues from Mario this year as they prepared to set out in Downtown the Dalles for some Trick or Treating. Hundreds, maybe thousands, are gathering right now, 3:03 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 as the classic Halloween parade of characters are going door to door for some fun-size candy.

TDHS Riverhawks Cross Country had a strong showing at IMC Championships, the boys taking first place. Both teams have made it into the state finals set for Nov. 6. Go Hawks!

Ixtapa will be expanding its outdoor seating capacity with some help from the City of The Dalles. The agreement between the City and Ixtapa was made in light of recent pandemic restrictions which have limited indoor dining capacities.

The Riverhawk’s boys varsity soccer team punched their ticket to the playoffs on Tuesday evening in a close match that saw The Dalles team play some tough defense and score when they needed to in a tight 2-1 victory over Redmond.

I dipped my rolls into creamy peanut sauce with a bit of the provided chili oil on top for some heat. This makes for the most wonderful bit. The peanut butter provides fat to the dish that compliments the vegetables in the roll. The Thai basil has the most wonderful aromatic smell. It makes you wonder where Montira’s garden is located in the restaurant.

CCCNews’ Ryan Lawrence takes you inside the lives of four Columbia Gorge Community College students and local residents who are changing their lives, careers, and prospects for success through the use of local scholarships.

The Dalles City Council authorized City Attorney Jonathan Kara to file a public records complaint against Oregonian Business Writer Mike Rogoway and Oregonian company Advance Local Media Group over issues of Google’s water use on Tuesday, Oct. 26.