Picture of the Day: Superheroes Unite for Fun Run in The Dalles
Kiwanis Pocket Park in The Dalles witnessed a spectacular display of superhero spirit today as the "SuperHero Fun Run" took flight. Participants of all ages, decked out in superhero attire, came together for this family-friendly event promoting health and wellness.
Question of the week: locals respond to St. Vincent de Paul public nuisance notice
This week’s question of the week is how are locals responding to the news that the City of The Dalles has issued a public nuisance notice to St. Vincent de Paul in downtown The Dalles? CCCNews interviewed locals in the area of W 2nd Pl and Pentland St to find out.
Get Ready for the 20th Annual Pig Bowl Showdown Tomorrow Sept. 23
The renowned annual football clash for a cause between the fearless Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement and the heroic Columbia Gorge Fire Fighters is set to light up the Wahtonka Football Field in The Dalles tomorrow, Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 starting at 6 p.m.
I-84 Crash Follow up: 17 vehicles involved, crash attributed, in part, to Fog, Low Vis
The Troopers arrived on scene and determined the crash involved at least seventeen separate vehicles. Three of the involved vehicles were completely destroyed by fire; including two Commercial Motor Vehicles and one passenger car.
High School Firefighter jumped from third story in TD; Takes a ride down memory lane
Edward Hastings, 96, was a sophomore at The Dalles High School when he got the call to be a volunteer firefighter. He slept in the fire hall and jumped from the third story of the US National Bank into a safety net held by other volunteers. He was also one of the first to walk the halls of the current-day TDHS after it opened in 1942.
Wonderworks Children's Museum in Need: Community Rallies in Support
Wonderworks Children's Museum has announced that they are facing a temporary closure due to financial hardship. The closure is scheduled to begin on October 1st. Wonderworks needs to raise $40,000 in general donations and $2,500 in re-occurring monthly donations to reopen.
Klickitat County Sheriff Proposes License Plate Reading Cameras
The Lyle Community Council heard a proposal from Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer and Undersheriff Carmen Knopes about the potential of installing license-plate reading cameras throughout the county at the council’s Sept. 13 meeting. “It’s strictly for crime fighting. It’s not facial recognition or anything like that. They would be installed in high crime rate areas where we have a lot of theft going on,” said Songer.
Two Semis on Fire on I-84 East of Pendleton - Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Pendleton, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. - I-84 remains closed westbound between Exit 265 (5 miles east of La Grande) and Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendelton) due to a multiple-vehicle crash near milepost 227.
Two semis are on fire.
TDHS X Country: Hermiston & Oregon City: Fast, flat, and fierce
A difference in starting position made all the difference for Aiden Erickson in Oregon City on Sept. 16. Normally in the back, the lean 6’3” sophomore toed the line for the varsity boys’ race, in the front quarter of the pack for the entire race. That lead translated into a 26-second PR from last year, with Erickson finishing sub-18 at 17:56.
Column: Local Grads Make the World A Better Place Episode 4; Meet Laura Miltenberger
Her family didn’t have the financial resources to pay for college. But when she was sixteen, one of her teachers recognized her intelligence and made an effort to make sure Laura recognized it as well. This teacher’s belief in her gave Laura the confidence needed to find ways to make a college education attainable.
Movie Review: A Haunting in Venice provides a real magic trick
In this latest in a series of movies reimagining the classic mystery novels of Agatha Christie and directed by Kenneth Branagh, I was constantly astounded by the great work of its individual pieces to produce a movie both highly entertaining and genuinely suspenseful and mysterious.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families Gives Grant for Assess Rural Home Visitation Needs
In an effort to bring home services to all counties in Washington State, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has awarded Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) a Rural Home Visitation Exploration grant for $30,000 to complete a needs assessment for Klickitat and Skamania counties.
Trent Beaver to chew up Bargeway tonight; Entertainment week L-O-A-D-E-D
The Bargeway Pub welcomes Trent Beaver tonight, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters. His songwriting and style span multiple genres such as Soul, Americana, vintage Rhythm & Blues. Goldendale also hosts its inaugural Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 as The Gorge is crushing entertainment like a drunk camper with too many beer cans.
Google Hosts Kids Robotics Workshop
The free two day workshop was focused on providing a unique hands-on opportunity for 6th-10th graders to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math and enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunchs and snacks catered by Bargeway Pub & Catering.
Goldendale Celebrates Public Art with First Annual Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23
Art markets, interactive art experiences and demonstrations, dancing, bands, and a splatter tent experience are all on tap as Goldendale celebrates on Sept. 23 to a backdrop of public art that has been part of the revitalization and beautification project at the four corners of its downtown.
Gorge Commission recognizes Sondra Clark; works on bi-state compact
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 digging into the "Father of Dalles City"
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.
Attempted Murder Charge against former Rufus Mayor dropped in plea deal
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.
White Salmon Acupuncture Expands into Integrative Health Clinic
This clinic is a team of naturopathic doctors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, who are focused on improving community health and inclusivity.
Question of the Week: Does The Dalles need a new high school?
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.