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“He told us he used to be the mascot for the Dodgers and he met celebrities Zach Efron, Larry David and Matthew McConaughey. He was this really tall dude in this Prius. And he had BadAss Billy’s Beef Jerky, and he would sell it to hikers while Ubering. He sold some to my hiking buddy.”
Oregon Trail Rally held their three day rally racing competition in locations in Portland, OR Goldendale, WA and Dufur, OR on May 20th-22nd. Ken Block and co-driver Alessandro Gelsomino came in first in the competition
I have watched darn near every Marvel movie that has come out in the last 11 years, and I have to be honest, I’m quite sick of them. However, I’m happy to report that Doctor Strangle and the Multiverse of Madness was (mostly) a happy departure from the norms of the Marvel Comic Universe and that I genuinely enjoyed watching it.
Taylor Morehouse ended his senior season literally on top, with a fifteen-foot and state championship-winning jump in the pole vault, a half-foot ahead of Silverton’s Joel Rush. With the entire stadium clapping, he barely missed his attempts at 15’9”, which would’ve broken The Dalles’ record. Still, he was pleased with his season- with an improvement of over a foot over the past few weeks.
“I think my advice is, ‘don’t be afraid to just try.’ It’s the same advice I’d give my kids. There’s no harm in pursuing these things because you never know what’s going to click and really resonate with you. Whether it’s a male-dominated field or not, I feel like that’s been my mantra about a lot of things; you might absolutely hate something, but you might just really love it.”
New Urban Renewal grants intend to kickstart the economy, redevelop buildings and add jobs to the central business core in The Dalles. Grants range from $10,000 to $700,000 depending on the project. Property owners are required to match from 30 to 50 percent. “There some real energy coming to downtown and it’s really exciting,” said Renewal Chair Darcy Long.
But, specifically, the concern of rapid development affecting the area's scenery led to its passage. The scenery was so important to the drafters of the Act, that the external boundaries of the National Scenic Area were created with consideration of the landscapes that could be seen from Key Viewing Areas (KVAs) like Crown Point, Cape Horn, and roads such as I-84 in Oregon and SR-14 in Washington.
The Request for Proposals states that Wasco County is looking for a firm to conduct a Sports Facility Market & Financial Feasibility Study, which would inform the County on the economic viability of a new site for a sports facility within The Dalles City Limits.
Nancy Patten, of Child Care Partners, gave a presentation about the state of child care in Wasco County and the feasibility of creating a public child care center to Wasco County Commissioners on May 18th, 2022.
A solar halo was seen in the eastern sky of the Columbia River Gorge this morning, May 17th, 2022.
The Fire on West Sixth Street that destroyed Arturo’s Jewelry Repair and Country Insurance on May 11 at about 1 a.m. is still under investigation to determine the cause, local authorities said today, May 17.
The stabilization work has been ongoing since 2015 in an effort to prevent the embankment to the north of Scenic Drive road from falling. Stabilization Improvements to an approximate 1/4 mile segment of between Jefferson Street/Terrace Drive and Esther Way are mostly complete. Project Engineer Mike Bosse said the latest phase will be completed by the end of October in four areas in the ¼ mile stretch with four different sections measuring, 110, 45, 40, and 70 feet.
Calling all families with children ages 12 and under! The 2022 Gorge STEM Fair is happening on Saturday, June 4th, 2022. This free, outdoor, family event centers on all things STEM in the Gorge, from making your own creations to learning about local companies and careers. Every booth has something hands-on for children and caregivers to explore together. STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math;” skillsets that are naturally connected and increasingly crucial in our modern world.
Ticket holders for Rent at the Bingen Theater get a second chance after shows are added later this month. In addition, shows and entertainment for the region are still thumping. Venues include TD Civic, River City Saloon, The Pines, Bargeway Pub, Maupin Daze, Discovery Center, The Dalles Art Center, HR Library, Thunder Island, TD Library, Packer Orchards, HR Elks, Sunshine Mill, TD Eagles, Working Hands Beer, Tabby’s, Double Mountain, TD Granada, Clark and Lewie’s, MoCo, Columbia Gorge Interp. Center, Zim’s, The Ruins,
Carl Carlson, 76, of The Dalles drops off a ballot today, May 16 at the Wasco County Courthouse. He’s one of the few. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 - tomorrow.
Riverhawks ran, jumped and vaulted at districts in Prineville on Friday and Saturday, May 13 & !4, to punch their tickets to the state championship for Track and Field at Eugene’s famed Hayward Field on May 19-21. Check out all the results here and some incredible photos by Jill Pearson and Ashley Quisenberry.
On Saturday, May 14th, 2022 abortion rights supporters, in Hood River and nationwide gathered for a “Bans Off Our Bodies” day of action in support of abortion access and reproductive freedom.
Locals sound off about their health care as well as the state of the health care system this week. There is no lack of dialogue on this topic. It’s an issue that touches every resident, every American, and every person on this planet we found out.
