TD Cross Country fired up for districts after Pendleton Meet
Both races were led “from the front” by Juan Diego Contreras and Alaina Casady, a common trend for both which is still much harder than it looks: it requires a deeply internalized sense of pace and mental toughness to run well when there is no one nearby.
Putting some Pop on Top: Restoration on Fourth St.
George and Terri Robertson are making a good impression. The couple from Portland is well into a restoration of the Wilkinson House at 207 Fourth Street in The Dalles.
First Google Data Center hits tax rolls; Bill just went up $5 Million
Google's first data center in The Dalles went online in 2007 and had been exempt from property taxes in Wasco County for the past 15 years. With the expiration of the enterprise zone abatement, this property is fully taxable and now on the tax roll this year.
Wasco County Clerk clears the air on ballot rumor
We have been made aware of a rumor stating that only ballots that are issued by the Clerk’s Office on Election Day will be counted. This information is false.
TD man goes through window to escape fire, alerts others
“One resident was transported to the hospital after he escaped from the residence,” Palmer said. “He was sleeping in a room and had to escape through a window and in so doing injured his arm. It’s possible he had some smoke inhalation too.”
House Fire on West 16th St. in The Dalles at 1:15 p.m. today, Oct. 19
A house fire on the southwest corner of West 16th and Kingsley Street brought multiple fire agencies and police as flames billowed above the front porch of the residence at 1:15 p.m. today, Oct. 19.
City of Hood River selects Rice to head public works
Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Richard Rice as the City of Hood River’s new public works director.
Bark at the Moon: Halloween on full tilt in Gorge Entertainment
Spooky stories, haunted humor, Hallo-wine, pumpkin parade - The Gorge has gone all out Jekyll and Hyde this season. Check out what’s happening here in Gorge Entertainment.
TD High School Bond polling kicks off this week
D21 Chief Financial Officer Kara Flath has been working collaboratively with the Wasco County Tax Assessor’s office over the last several months to ensure estimated tax numbers related to the potential bond coincide with the most recent tax assessments. These numbers will help the district better understand, and subsequently respond, to concerns regarding the bond cost when it comes to individual impacts.
Today, Oct. 18, is last day to register for November election
Today is the last day to register to vote if you're a new voter in Oregon, said Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.
TDHS runs to first and second place finishes in Estacada
At Estacada two days later, at last, the Riverhawks finally caught a glimpse of the reward for their efforts. With nearly 20 personal records, the varsity and JV boys placed first, while the girls’ teams came in second behind 6A Oregon City.
I did the Get There Challenge for ten days and this is what happened
If I’ve learned anything from this year’s Get There Challenge, it’s that getting anywhere in the Gorge…truly is a challenge. But luckily there’s plenty of friendly faces that are willing to help you along the way.
Hansons set to 'Empower' The Dalles with new yoga studio
Angela and Brian Hanson have poured their heart and souls into Empower Yoga in downtown The Dalles with the idea that the new business can bring strength to the community through wellness and movement.
Fire can't stop Arturo; Jewelry Repairman reopens on Fourth in TD
Arturo Dominguez's grit and determination have led him to restart his jewelry business at 409 Lincoln St., The Dalles. He said it was especially uplifting to receive so much help from the local community so that he could make it happen after a fire destroyed his shop in May.
Police running down leads on suspect in Kelly Avenue Shooting in TD
Multiple police officers were called out to the intersection of Kelly Avenue and 11th Street on Monday, Oct. 10 at about 4:50 p.m. after a local man was shot in the leg with a handgun.
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in the Gorge
The City of Hood River offices was closed today, October 10th, 2022 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day, a holiday honoring Indigenous communities and to commemorate their history, culture and resiliency. Keep reading to learn more about how to celebrate this important day in the Gorge.
TDHS Runners take second at Mustang Invite near Heppner
If you could only watch one cross-country meet in the season, go out to Heppner. It’s the ultimate, stripped-down version of what the sport is all about. Dust rises from the pack of runners. Weeds crunch under spikes as a handful of spectators look out under desolately beautiful blue skies.
Is this building worth another $76,000?
At first sight, it seems a no-brainer. It could be a great annex to the park and a possible future location for tourism-related functions while providing an historic billboard to Interstate 84. TD City Council is set to ponder the future of the Gitchell building, which sits next to Lewis & Clark Park off First Street. The meeting is scheduled for tonight, Oct. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Who is this woman and why is she picking up trash at the Klickitat Trailhead?
She’s spent thousands of hours volunteering, and advocating on behalf of public lands in the Gorge.
Free COVID vaccine clinic set for Thursday, Oct. 13, in TD; more planned
The North Central Public Health District is set to hold a three-day COVID vaccine clinic, starting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the former Griffith Motors building in Downtown The Dalles, 523 E. 3rd St.