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TD's old Tijuana fuels Taqueria dream

TD's old Tijuana fuels Taqueria dream

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Teodolinda Tapia has dreamed of being the owner and cook of her own restaurant for decades. Well, it’s finally coming true as she will bring new life to the defunct Tijuana Restaurant near Dinty’s in east downtown The Dalles. The native of Michoacan, Mexico, intends to enchant locals with her Chili Rellenos in weeks to come.

Familiar Face rebuilding Mid-Columbia Center for Living

Familiar Face rebuilding Mid-Columbia Center for Living

Tom Peterson
Environment, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Al Barton was recently selected as the new Executive Director for the Center for Living after serving for a year as an interim in that position. Barton is picking up the pieces since Dr. June Gower tendered her resignation a year ago. Her tenure of fewer than two years was marked by financial challenges, union organization and substantial loss of employees. “I feel super fortunate,” said Barton on Friday, July 29. “There is plenty to do, and it’s a good time to be doing it.”

USDA approves Oregon for a State Meat Inspection Program to relieve backlog

USDA approves Oregon for a State Meat Inspection Program to relieve backlog

Columbia Community Connection
Business, Environment, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

"Two years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Oregonians and the ag industry came to us when they couldn’t move their meat products due to a shortage of inspection services,” said ODA Director Alexis Taylor. “After much hard work, collaboration, and determination, we designed a program that creates additional opportunities for producers and processors to grow and satisfy local demand.”

Soft White Wheat coming in neat

Soft White Wheat coming in neat

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, Wasco County

More than a dozen wheat trucks were lined up this morning, July 27, at Mid-Columbia Producers as the soft white wheat harvest is underway locally and regionally. First glances are noting that yields in some fields are bringing a crop that is 25 to 40 percent above average likely due to the extra rains in May and June.

Damage closes John Day Lock, slows Columbia River traffic

Damage closes John Day Lock, slows Columbia River traffic

Columbia Community Connection
Business, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County

U.S. Army Corps technicians found the damage to a lower guide wheel July 25, and closed the lock to river traffic. Engineers and operations staff initiated limited lockages on July 26 in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard. “At this point, we’re unsure of what caused the damage to the guide wheel, but our main focus will be getting the lock back into full service,” said Col. Mike Helton

Cooling Shelter in TD Gets an Assist from MRC; complete list of places to cool off

Cooling Shelter in TD Gets an Assist from MRC; complete list of places to cool off

Tom Peterson
Environment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

With temps to go triple digits for the next few days, some 10 Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers who previously helped at vaccine clinics will now, for the first time, help at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s (MCCAC) cooling center. Here is a complete list of cooling shelters in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania counties.

North Wasco County School District Selects New Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment

North Wasco County School District Selects New Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment

North Wasco County School District 21
Home Page, The Dalles, Education

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the hire of Dr. Lauren Merklin as the new Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Merklin, holds both a masters and doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Administration brings an extensive background in leadership, professional development, and school strategy to the District team.

Montana storyteller Kicks off week of music at Bargeway Pub tonight, July 20

Montana storyteller Kicks off week of music at Bargeway Pub tonight, July 20

Jim Drake
Art, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Music is in play. Check out this week in entertainment, including venues Working Hands Beer, Wasco County Fair & Rodeo, Ruins, Double Mountain, Columbia Center for the Arts, Zim’s, TD Library, CG Bluegrass Festival, Lavender Daze, Granada, The Pines, Mid Columbia Concert Association, Taphouse, White Salmon Library, Jackson Park, Tilly Jane’s, Everybody’s Brewing, TD Eagles, Stave and Stone, Jacob Williams, Sunshine Mill, Arlington, Grateful Vineyard, HR Library, Gorge Gear sale, Klickitat Canyon Days, Kickstand Coffee

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