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The Dalles, Wasco County, Entertainment, Home Page

Tony Smiley put on an energetic, genre-mashing, mix tape of a one-man-band style show featuring original music and crowd-pleasing hits from Eminem, Snoop Dog, Four Non Blondes, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Billy Idol and so much more!

Jul 29

Jul 29 Local Nonprofit Purchases New Home to Expand Therapeutic Services to Youth

The Next Door

This investment reflects our continued commitment to supporting children and families in the Gorge and improving the communities we serve. The new home’s purchase also allows us to expand our capacity to care for youth in need by providing a safe and nurturing home, staffed by dedicated professionals.

Jul 29

Jul 29 2 Contestants Show Up to Support Cornhole for a Cause

Fire, Home Page

The Fire Fundraiser for families who lost their homes to the Milepost 87 fire got off to a slow start this morning with only two contestant showing up to participate in the Cornhole tournament. which runs today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Lyle Fire & Rescue Seeks Community Support to Buy New Tender

Home Page, Klickitat County

The Lyle Fire & Rescue District #4 is asking the community for help raising $90,000 to replace their aging water-carrying vehicle, affectionately known as "Tender #405" which has served the community valiantly for 39 years, and is in dire need of retirement due to its deteriorating condition.

Jul 27

Jul 27 Hot August Nights Car Show in Hood River Aug 4th

Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County

Visit Hood River (VHR) has announced their August First Friday event Hot August Nights. Set to take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 4th, on Oak Street in downtown Hood River, the event will feature a car show, art, vendors, live music and more!

Jul 26

Jul 26 United Way Gives $104K to 27 Local Non-Profits; Announces Outstanding Volunteers of the Year

Home Page, Positive News

On Monday, United Way of the Columbia Gorge presented $104,000 to 27 non-profit organizations which do life changing work in the Columbia Gorge Community and to award the Outstanding Volunteer of Year awards.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Fire Update: Newell Road Fire at 59k+ acres, 40% Containment

Fire, Home Page

The Newell Road Fire continues to pose a significant threat. The 59,858 acre fire is currently at 40% containment; multiple evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Fire Fundraiser to Support Milepost 87 Fire Victims Kicks off July 29

Home Page, Fire, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Milepost 87 Fire Fundraiser, will occur on July 29th, to raise money for the victims of the Milepost 87 fire that struck in June. Fudraising events will include live music, a rafflle, a Bollywood Block Party, a cornhole tournament and more!

Jul 25

Jul 25 All the Entertainment You Could Ask For And Then Some: The Loop Ninja Performs at Bargeway July 28

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

This weekend’s line-up of musicians includes local favorites Jeff Carrell and Reddy Black Trio, and Jamie Nasario as well as the one, the only, Loop Ninja AKA Tony Smiley. Check out our packed entertainment guide here.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Big Jim's Drive-In Revives Local Legend: The Ranch

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Business

In a heartwarming display of nostalgia and dedication to preserving local history, the iconic Big Jim's Drive In and Restaurant is set to breathe new life into a cherished landmark, The Ranch, in neighboring Hood River, OR.

Community Development Partners and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation receive $15.1 million in LIFT Funds for Affordable Housing Development in Hood River, OR

Jul 25

Jul 25 Community Development Partners and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation receive $15.1 million in LIFT Funds for Affordable Housing Development in Hood River, OR

Home Page, Hood River County

Community Development Partners (CDP) and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC) have been awarded $15.1 million from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) for their Hood River Affordable Housing Development.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Magic and Imagination- Jay Frasier visits The Dalles Library

Joshuah Albert

Jay Frasier, an award-winning magician who has been performing for 30 years made an appearance at The Dalles Library to use magic to teach the importance of reading to the children that came to watch his show.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Yellow not so mellow in TD: Blinking yellow traffic lights could change

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

Columbia Community Connection

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

Columns, Home Page

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