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Traffic lights on Second and Third streets in downtown The Dalles have been set to a blinking yellow on Sundays for decades, based on the low traffic volume. It’s a somewhat unique feature of The Dalles, harkening back to earlier days and a slower pace of life. But that may change soon as traffic and pedestrian pressure are increasing.

Jul 24

Jul 24 Customer at Denny's in TD sees robbery in progress, covertly calls for police

A customer, who was there with family having a late dinner, said she observed a man come into the restaurant at about 2:40 a.m., and he brandished a knife and demanded money from the Denny’s employee behind the register.

Jul 24

Jul 24 Correction: Body found west of The Dalles near Highway 30 was a male

A local man said he was out looking for someone when he came across a deceased woman in the rock pit next to Highway 30 just west of The Dalles on Friday, July 21 at about 11:30 a.m.

Jul 24

Jul 24 The Dalles Gets a Green Makeover, Thanks to the Mellows

Joshuah Albert

Rise and shine, folks! The dynamic duo, Julie and Mike Mellow, are at it again, spreading some green magic in The Dalles.

Jul 23

Jul 23 Column: Sandals, Kittens, and The Art of Being Selfless

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She loved that little ball of fur. I paid the bill. There was a man in the clinic watching what had transpired. Remarkably, he gave his name and phone number to the clinician, saying he’d pay the kitten’s future medical expenses.

Jul 23

Jul 23 United Way Shindig at Bargeway in TD rocks with giving spirit

The United Way of the Columbia Gorge held its annual Concert and Auction at the Bargeway Pub on Friday, July 21, bringing in a strong crowd of fun-loving donators who bid up items and bought into raffles to help 27 local nonprofits that focus on providing food, safety, and shelter.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Newell Road Wildfire burns structures, 30,000 acres in East Klickitat County

Bickleton, Wash., July 22, 2023 - The Newell Road Wildfire has burned through multiple structures and more than 30,000 acres creating a hazard to homes, farm structures, crops, livestock, wind farms, the Roosevelt Landfill and the Williams Natural Gas Pipeline.

Jul 22

Jul 22 An era has come to an end; Demolition of Tony's starts this month

Demolition is expected to start shortly at the Tony’s Town and County building in downtown The Dalles this month. Crews have already set up fencing around the project site in the 400 block of E, 2nd Street as Konell Construction of Sandy, Ore., is set to get the project underway. The building’s footprint is approximately 11,000 square feet.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Authorities recover body in drowning in the John Day River near Cordwood Canyon

Gilliam County, Ore., July 21, 2023 - On July 15 at approximately 8:23 pm, Frontier Regional 9-1-1 received a 9-1-1 text message indicating a rafter on the John Day River had drowned in the area of Cordwood Canyon (river mile 78)

Jul 22

Jul 22 North Wasco County School District seeking applications for zone 5 board member

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The North Wasco County School Board is currently accepting applications for the vaccant zone 5 school board position.

Jul 22

Jul 22 City of The Dalles looking to fill vacancy on Traffic Safety Commission

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The City of The Dalles Traffic Safety Commission is seeking to fill a member vacancy. The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Fire West of Dog Mtn Trailhead

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A fire has been reported to be burning at milepost 52 on SR 14 west of the Dog Mountain Trailhead.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Breaking News: Newell Rd Fire Grows to 6,000+ Acres, Historic Dot Grange Hall Reported Lost

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Updated July 21, 2023 10:45 p.m. A fast spreading 6,000 acre fire is raging in Fire District 9 area of Newell Grade/ Newell Road. The fire is reported to have multiple heads. Bickleton Fire, Rural 7 and WA DNR hae responded to the fire.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Photo Gallery: Annex Renovations Tour and MCCAC Volunteer and Contractor Appreciation Lunch

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Mid Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) held a Contractor and Volunteer appreciation lunch at The Annex in The Dalles today, to thank all the folks, including 21 local contractors that have done work on The Annex over the last six months.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Most vulnerable given a voice in court; United Way helps make it happen

A simple friendship bracelet has more power than you think. And so do CASA volunteers as they assist in providing a consistent positive influence and voice for children who have been abused or neglected.

Jul 21

Jul 21 United Way Concert & Auction tonight at Bargeway; Weekend Thumping with entertainment

Jim Drake

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Jessie Leigh hits the Bargeway Pub tonight, July 21 at 6 p.m. for the United Way of the Columbia Gorge Concert and Auction. The annual fundraiser will also feature Huckleberry Road and a live auction. Tickets are still available online or at the door. $25. And that’s just the beginning. Check out our packed entertainment guide here.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Photo Gallery: Hood River Flour Bombing Champions

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Hood River Aero declared flour bomber Liam Schofield and his pilot Jason Wells as the winners of their Flour Bombing at 4S2 competition on July 14th.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Big Win for Clean Water: Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph Dams to Reduce Pollution

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After nearly a decade of litigation, between Columbia Riverkeeper and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, environmental advocates are celebrating a big win: As of May of 2023 all ten federally-owned dams on the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers have Clean Water Act permits mandating a reduction in discharges of hot water, oil, and toxic-chemical pollution.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Goldendale Pride is back, and it’s a party