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The Dalles, Home Page

This week Wasco County Commissioners will be asked to approve the sale of three tax-foreclosed properties, a new printer fleet agreement, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District grant agreements, and hear an update on the increased number of individuals experiencing houselessness in Wasco County.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Urban Renewal to Discuss Accomplishments, Goals, and New Incentive Program for Commercial, Mixed-Use and Housing Developments

The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Board will meet on March 15th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Meeting highlights will include a presentation of the agency’s 2021-2022 accomplishments, proposed goals and priority projects for 2022-2023, and the draft of a new incentive program that would award grants to commercial, mixed-use, and new residential developments.

Mar 14

Mar 14 TD Council to discuss development fees, airport progress, board appointments March 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Housing Developers in East the Dalles will be looking at increased fees for sanitary sewer services if The Dalles City Council approves a reimbursement district at its regular meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 14.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Decarbonizing the Gorge: How communities are adapting

Grant Stringer

Environment, The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

In response to climate change, local governments in the Columbia River Gorge are passing resolutions to decrease carbon emissions. It’s a start.

Mar 13

Mar 13 The Local Dish: Hot Point provides expansive Chinese Menu, to go boxes

Columns, Home Page

I heard that Hot Point is a favorite Chinese restaurant in The Dalles for many and that their portions are generous. So, I could not help myself from getting to the bottom of this mystery and investigating what made Hot Point so good. Consider me a food detective. The Nancy Drew of Egg foo.

Mar 12

Mar 12 Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Batman movie?

Entertainment, Home Page

This week’s question of the week was inspired by the new Batman movie now playing at Columbia Cinemas in The Dalles.

Mar 11

Mar 11 Google gives $100,000 for increasing water levels in 15 Mile Creek

Environment, Business, Home Page, Wasco County

The grant will go toward increasing water levels of Fifteenmile Creek which intends to better regulate the stream’s temperatures, protect aquatic species and ensure consistent water flow for area farmers.

Mar 11

Mar 11 TD Town Hall Results: 118 participate; schools, parks, trails, housing get focus

Improved schools, more trails and paths, a dog park, a sports complex, second-story apartments and upgraded commercial space downtown are just a few of the ideas that sprang forward as 118 people contributed to a virtual town hall for The City of The Dalles on Wednesday night, March 9.

Mar 11

Mar 11 Is the Columbia River Gorge a Supernatural Hotbed?

Have you had a supernatural experience in the Columbia River Gorge? Folks in the Gorge are being encouraged in radio ads and storefront signs,to file paranormal reports at Margie's Outdoor Store in Bingen, Washington.

“Supernatural occurrences have always been a part of life in the Gorge, but now they are on the rise, and for good reason,” said James Szubski, Owner of Margie’s Outdoor Store. “Tracking these events has become more important than ever, so Margie's has signed on to help gather information for our local Warden & Protector.”

Mar 11

Mar 11 Moving Pictures: The Batman Review

Mo Burford

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

The Batman brings us back to Gotham—albeit a more squalid, rainy and corrupt version—where Batman (Robert Pattinson) is only in his second year as the caped crusader and finds himself squaring off against The Riddler (Paul Dano), The Penguin (Colin Farrell) and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro).

Mar 10

Mar 10 Springston drops out of Wasco Commissioner race due to 'intimidation'

Home Page, Wasco County

Michael Springston said that intimidation caused him to withdraw his candidacy for Wasco County Commissioner on Tuesday, March 8. Members of his own Party, the Wasco County Republicans, led him to the decision, he said.

Mar 9

Mar 9 The Dalles Art Center Unveils New Signage Made by CGCC Students

North Wasco County School District 21

Home Page, Positive News

A collaboration with Portland-based artist Shelly Durica-Laiche and a group of metal fabrication students at Columbia Gorge Community College has paid off in a dynamic new display on the corner of 4th and Washington streets in The Dalles.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Culinary Arts gets a tasty competition going at TDHS

Education, Home Page

A little competition mixed with teamwork, creativity and innovation makes for a great learning environment. This is the recipe for success in Ms. Julie McIntire’s culinary arts class at TDHS.

Mar 8

Mar 8 BMW 335i takes out fire hydrant in alleged DUI and attempt to elude case in TD

Home Page, Wasco County

A 23-year-old man was cited and released for drunken driving after allegedly eluding officers in a chase that saw a BMW hit a fire hydrant and then a fence at the corner of Liberty and Fourth streets in The Dalles on Monday, March 7.

Mar 8

Mar 8 City Making Huge Push to Engage Locals in City's Future

Time is running out to direct the future of The Dalles. City Council is set to host a virtual town hall on March 9th that will help decide the fate of millions of dollars of City investments for the next 18 years. But does anyone care? Not many so far. Only 439 people of some 16,000 TD citizens participated in a recent survey. Read here to learn how you can get involved.

Mar 8

Mar 8 Lopez selected to take vacant seat on D21 School Board

Education, Home Page, Wasco County

Board member Brian Stevens made the motion to select Lopez after noting all of the candidates were well qualified and committed to the community. He also added that Lopez, who resides in Mosier, “checked the box” for representing the people of Zone 1 as Mosier is the densest area of the population in that zone.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Off the Street and Back on My Feet, MCCAC Shelter Guest Speaks Out

“This place gave me my hope back.” - Janice Coder

Janice Coder, army veteran and sexual assault survivor from Goldendale shares her story of losing hope while living on the street and how Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is helping her get her hope and her life back.

Mar 7

Mar 7 This Week in Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake - March 7

Jim Drake

Art, Entertainment, Education, Columns, Home Page

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 Al Hare, Gary Pryor, St. Patrick’s Celebration, Tim Mayer CD, Rich Wilkins, Jazz series, Zumba for Y.E.S. House, NW Cherry Festival, Marty Stuart, Modern English, Billy Bob Thornton, Got Your Six, Wayo Hogan, Cici Artemisia, The Riff Ratts, Garrett Brenan, jamgrass, Matt Coughlin and Jugtime Ragband.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Second Car Fire Occurs on Pentland Street in The Dalles