Maryhill Ratz Skate for Big Cheese: Tour de Maryhill Highlights Fun, Family, & Mental Health Awareness
Maryhill Ratz held their annual skate school, campout, and international qualifier race for the 2024 World Roller Games in Italy at the Maryhill Loops on September 2-4.
City Council charges Community Meals with Public Nuisance; Case could end up in court
The decision was made after the council heard multiple complaints during the public comments section of the meeting from residents and business operators surrounding the nonprofit meal center for the houseless at 315 W. Third Street.
Unidentified Female Body Found in Klickitat River after kayaker swept away in June
Klickitat County Sheriff’s office has recovered the body of a female from the Klickitat River downstream from where a female kayaker was swept away on June 3. The agency awaits a positive identification.
COLUMBIA INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: Investigation finds BNSF railway at fault for Tunnel 5 Fire
Burning adjacent to heavily traveled Washington State Route 14 in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the fire consumed more than 500 acres and destroyed 10 structures, most of them private residences. Now a State of Washington Department of Natural Resources wildland fire investigation report obtained by Columbia Insight has pinpointed debris from brakes and carbon emission particles from a BNSF locomotive engine as the cause of the blaze.
White Salmon Valley School District Receives $87,325 Grant From Education Foundation
During the spring of last year, the White Salmon Valley School District faced an unprecedented period of challenges characterized by severe budget shortfalls and staffing reductions, impacting students, staff, and community members alike. In response, the White Salmon Valley Education Foundation (WSVEF) quickly stepped forward with an $87,325 grant for the district, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to supporting White Salmon schools.
Columbia Gorge Community College Offers Education to Provide Intensive EMT Training
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), with locations in The Dalles and Hood River, Oregon, announced today a partnership with a worldwide leader in outdoor education and urban and wilderness medicine training, the National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE).
A view from the bus window: Tourism & Belonging on the American Empress Tour
Sarah Cook takes a fresh look at what we see and don’t see about our fair city of TD by taking a window seat on the American Empress tour bus. “This perspective, of course, is hard to access, requiring a strategic bonk on the head or else something oddly formal—a guided tour of your own city, for example—in order to shake something loose and remind you about your surroundings,” Cook said.
Western Pacific Timber to Immediately Close thousands of acres to Public
Western Pacific Timber (WPT) has immediately closed off lands to the public. This closure will affect hunters during the 2023 and future seasons. According to the company’s website, Western Pacific has some 59,000 acres of holdings in Klickitat County.
Historic Columbia River Highway Trail opens two miles near Viento Today, Sept. 9
“Two more miles,” she said emphatically, jeering the crowd in the push to complete the project that will connect the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail to Hood River and The Dalles.
Modern Schools exceptional - Does TD dare to dream this big?
Sam Barlow High School shows what could be possible in The Dalles if a $140-million bond is approved by voters this November.
Photo Gallery: Gilmore Fish SmokeHouse Busy with the Fall Salmon Run
The Columbia River Gorge is alive with activity as the fall salmon run (August-November) hits its stride. Today Gilmore Fish Smokehouse had purchased approximately 30,000 lbs of Coho, Sockeye, and Chinook from Native American fishermen.
“I Walk With My Head A Little Higher”: The Annex Brings Hope, Better Living Conditions
In this interview, Joe Davies, an employed Air Force veteran and former software engineer from Montana opens up about his experience with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and how his move from the pallet shelters on Bargeway Road into The Annex has impacted him for the better.
La Pine man details killing in TD during 'suicide by cop' attempt
In an explosion of emotion, Zachary Jean Krohnke, 33, of La Pine blurts out details of death at The Dalles Super 8 Motel while holding a knife to his own throat and asking for ‘suicide by cop.’
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Washington Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in six Washington counties and neighboring counties in Oregon are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary county that began July 4.
The Dalles Will be Flushing Fire Hydrants in Downtown, September 5th through the 8th
The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants in the Downtown Area the week of September 5 – 8, 2023. Fire hydrants are flushed in order to Clean out deposits, sediments and rust from our distribution pipelines.
Can you hear that Coleslaw calling? Kiwanis Steak Feed in TD on Thursday, Sept. 7
The 2023 Kiwanis Steak Feed is on for Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sorosis Park in The Dalles, 300 E. Scenic Drive. Tickets are $21 online. Click here to find out more.
Bargeway Pub offers country music and Irish jigs tonight; Gorge entertainment jamming this week
The Bargeway Pub welcomes Cary Novotny and The Soulard Boys tonight, Sept. 6, as they bring high-energy Irish jigs and Country Music on what looks to be a classic September evening in The Dalles. And music and entertainment are overflowing throughout the region.
Suspicious Death at Motel in The Dalles Sparks Investigation
The Dalles Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious death of 33-year-old Portland woman, Samantha "Sammie" Bergren, who was found deceased at the Super Motel 8 at 609 Cherry Heights On September 3, 2023.
Woman injured after Explorer hits utility pole at 10th and Mount Hood Streets in TD
Police and Firefighters were called out to the corner of 10th and Mount Hood streets this morning, Sept. 5, at about 10:50 a.m. when a Ford Explorer appeared to have run a stop sign and then hit a utility pole.
Teen STEM Leaders Program Continues Thanks to Oregon Community Foundation Grant
The ‘Learning to Lead’ program will continue for the second year thanks to a Career Connected Learning grant awarded to the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub from the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant will continue to allow the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, in partnership with OSU/Wasco County 4-H, to hire high school students in Hood River, Gilliam, and Wasco Counties to serve as Teen STEM Leaders.