Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a Resolution Appreciation for former member Sondra Clark, who passed away recently. They also approved a request from staff to work with both the Washington and Oregon legislatures to make changes to the bi-state compact that created the Gorge Commission.

Old World Carpenter Tobias Ammon has dug into one of the oldest houses in The Dalles in his effort to restore the porch. The house’s original owner N.H. Gates known as the Father of Dalles City carried the incorporation of the City of The Dalles through the legislature in 1857 - two years before Oregon gained statehood.

The first-degree attempted assault convictions relate back to the four gunshots he took at a vehicle during what appears to be a road rage incident that occurred near Parkdale on Halloween, 2022. 

This clinic is a team of naturopathic doctors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, who are focused on improving community health and inclusivity.

North Wasco County School District held drop-in tours of The Dalles High School on Thursday, September 14th from 4-7 p.m., giving voters an inside look at the building before the November vote on a $140 million bond to build new high school facilities. CCCNews asked attendees to share their thoughts on whether The Dalles needs a new high school.

Thanks to the quick actions of a Hood River Best Western employee to call for assistance, Hood River Police Department officers were able to rescue an out-of-state kidnapping victim and arrest the suspect.

On September 13, 2023 the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a female entrapped in Wind River, north of Carson, Washington.

Mosier School Board held a special in person board meeting to introduce their new Interim Executive Director Matt Henry, and to provide an update on facilities projects to improve safety and security at the school following threats of gun violence in April of 2023.

Today the Community Backpack Program had their first day of operation at their new location at Columbia Gorge Food Bank located at 3525 Crates Way, in The Dalles. Volunteers packed 195 bags with take-home weekend meal supplies for food insecure students in the area. 

An accident occurred on September, 13th, at approximately 10:47 p.m. on I-84 in The Dalles, OR, near Coastal Farm and Ranch. Police reports indicated that a car crashed into a tree, leaving two individuals injured, prompting a response from emergency services, including Life Flight.

This is the third column in a series looking at students who were educated within The Dalles School system and who have gone on to make major contributions to our community by bringing their skills and experience back home to make an impact for all of us. In this story find out what Erik Gardipee has been up to since graduation.

Starseed Curiosities and Gifts, in The Dalles will close it’s doors for good next weekend. The store which won last year’s Best New Business of the Year Award, will have its final farewell celebration on September 23rd. As a thank you to the community, everything in store will be 40% off from now until the final ceremonial closing of the doors. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Oregon’s unemployment rate stayed at 3.4% in August, the same as July. This tied Oregon’s record low of 3.4%, which also was reached in November and December 2019. Since May, Oregon’s unemployment rate has been below 4%. The U.S. unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in July to 3.8% in August.

The Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub share the mission of ensuring equitable access to quality STEM experiences for all students. The two organizations are collaborating to sponsor competitive robotics throughout the region, by providing much-needed grant funds to Oregon and Washington competitive robotics teams.

A 4 acre fire was reported near Ridgetop Road south of Dufur, OR today at around 3:09 p.m. the fire is contained and is now on mop up. Wasco County Sheriff’s office issued a Level 3, GO NOW evacuation order for all of Sportsman's Paradise, Upper Fifteen Mile Rd to Dufur Valley Rd and all of Ridgetop Rd.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.