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Tuesday, September 20th is National Voter Registration Day. This day is a reminder for all citizens to register to vote, or to update their current voter registration.

Sep 19

Sep 19 National POW and MIA Recognition Day Ceremony Held at Sorosis Park

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The American Legion held a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial at Sorosis Park on National POW MIA Recognition Day, Friday, September 16th, 2022 to honor Americans who were prisoners of war and those that went missing in action.

Sep 16

Sep 16 The History Museum of Hood River County Presents Cemetery Tales 2022

Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Cemetery Tales 2022, featuring people who lived in Hood River County and the Gorge and were connected to music. The documentary-style video from award-winning director/producer/writer team Joe Garoutte and Michael Friend will portray a diverse cast of characters from different cultures, backgrounds and time periods.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Gearing Up For the Get There Challenge

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Follow Cole Goodwin and other local people as they prepare for this year’s challenge!

Sep 16

Sep 16 Suspected Shooter Arrested in Klickitat County

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On Thursday September 15, 2022 Deputies from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) arrested 30-year-old David J. “DJ” Wentworth . Wentworth was arrested near Goldendale Washington on Oregon State Parole Board warrants for violating parole. Wentworth is a suspect in the September 9th shooting of a male adult on west second street in The Dalles.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Advice Column: Ask Kathryn

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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Dear Kathryn, How do I explain smoking weed to my kids (ages 10 and 14) without turning my vices into advertisements for how great it is!?

Sep 16

Sep 16 Focus on equity brings Pauletto to WAGAP

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Meet Jennifer Pauletto. After ten years of nonprofit service, the new associate director of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) sees the people of the Gorge through a lens of equity

Sep 15

Sep 15 Know Your Rights and Responsibilities: Mid-Columbia Housing Authority to host Landlord and Tenant Law Events Sept. 20th; Oct. 4th

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Mid-Columbia Housing Authority, in partnership with Columbia Cascade Housing Corp. and the Oregon Law Center will host two bilingual Landlord and Tenant Law information and Q&A events in Hood River and The Dalles.

Sep 15

Sep 15 4th Annual Columbia River Indian Autumn, Sep. 17 at CGDCM

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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum hosts the 4th annual Columbia River Indian Autumn, Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and features artisans, musicians, cultural dancers, storytellers, and vendors from our regional Native American community living along the Columbia River and beyond.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Helping orchardists with Integrated Pest Management

Eli Francovich

Environment, Home Page, The Dalles

In the Columbia River Gorge, alternatives to chemical insecticides are being used in the battle against pests.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Strategic Plan underlies a ton of work happening at D21

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

North Wasco County School District had to fill 47 teaching positions over the summer - this came at a time when districts were struggling nationwide to fill positions. Oh, it also filled three vacant principal positions. This occurred at a time when it seems impossible.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Winter recreational lock schedule begins Sept. 15 on Lower Columbia

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Motorized recreational boaters who need to pass through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps’) three lower Columbia River dams must do so during daylight hours only, upon request, Sept. 15 through May 14, 2023.

Sep 13

Sep 13 This is bigger than Blockbuster Video

Jim Drake

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

Columnist Jim Drake discovers some super free powers through our local libraries. He also takes a deep dive into local entertainment at venues around the Gorge. Come on and take the ride - Drake is punching your card for free.

Sep 13

Sep 13 Hey TD, How Old Is This Tree?

Education, Environment, History, Home Page, The Dalles

“It’s old,” said Juliet Jacobsen a few years back. “It’s really old. It has a bunch of trunks twisting together. It reminds me of an old children's horror book with old twisty trees - that’s what it reminds me of.”

Sep 12

Sep 12 You want Free concerts in The Dalles? Then vote for it right now

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The Dalles needs YOUR support to bring free, live music concert series to our community at the Lewis and Clark Festival Park. There are two easy ways to cast your vote: online at https://vote.levitt.org/locations/the-dalles/ or text TDMUSIC to 866-AMP-2023 (866-267-2023).

Sep 12

Sep 12 Bridget Nelson Invitational Cross County meet at TD Country Club a scorcher

Jill Bell

Education, Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

With mildly scorching temperatures, the teams’ times were just as hot for The Dalles, Henkle, Glenwood, and fellow Tri-Valley League team Estacada.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Fire threatens finish line for 'Zombie' on the Pacific Crest Trail

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Emily Peterson, aka Zombie, is down to a few hundred miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. But fire is threatening to block the TDHS grad just 30 miles short of the northern terminus. Only time will tell if she makes it or not. The last push of 267 miles from Snoqualmie, Washington to the Canadian border is on.

Sep 9

Sep 9 Fair weather and good conversation greet big crowd at Kiwanis Steak Feed

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I met my scalper, Kiwanian Dennis Morgan, in the parking lot. He set me up with two delightful tickets for my wife Peggy and myself with seating, well, anywhere we wanted. It appeared the crowd was prepared for the event, many bringing their own steak knives. Many opted for Orange Soda and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Oh wait, that was me.

Sep 8

Sep 8 September is the greatest month of the year, and quite possibly the busiest