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The Dalles man was found lying on his bicycle in Hood River in the 1800 block of Wasco Street in Hood River on Oct. 8th at around 2:30 p.m.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Editorial: CCCNews weighs in on school bond; Together we can tip the scales

North Wasco County School District 21

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How can we in good conscience stunt the growth of our youth? These are the people who, if nurtured, can do the most to enable our community to flourish. We ask then, who is going to care for our youth if we voters do not?

Oct 17

Oct 17 Empowering Dreams: ASPIRE Program at The Dalles High School

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At the heart of many college dreams and student aspirations at The Dalles High School is a program that is quite literally, changing lives. ASPIRE stands for "Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone," and it embodies the state of Oregon's official mentoring program. Its mission is simple yet profound: to empower students with the knowledge and support they need to navigate the path toward higher education and future success.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Good River Wellness Center opens this Saturday, Oct. 21 in Hood River

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The Good River Wellness Center is hosting a grand opening on Saturday, October 21st. Founded by Tucker Meager, ND., and healer Mary Magdalena with the dream of establishing a community of healers. Together they are creating a wellness-based health assurance membership plan that gives its members access to a curated group of wellness professionals throughout the gorge.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Seven TDHS Students Selected for 4A All-State Softball

Sports, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education, Home Page

The Dalles High School Athletics shared that seven students have been selected for the 2023 4A All-State Softball Championship 1st and 2nd teams. All-state teams are put together based on nominations from coaches.

Oct 16

Oct 16 PUD's Kurt Conger reflects on father: World-renowned Photographer passes in TD

Dean Conger was a world-renowned photographer with a resume of awards so extensive, it’s hard to list them all. He was a trailblazer in the field of photography, leaving an indelible mark on the world through his lens. He told his son that you “had to earn anything that you called your own.”

Oct 16

Oct 16 Column: Requiem for a ponderosa; heritage tree lost in TD

It reigns still, needles intact and brown, dead, on the steep slope of the basalt cliff to the south, close to the property line. This majestic tree may well have been 300 years old or more. Ponderosas can live 500 years. Imagine its history: a pine cone sprouting before the Lewis and Clark expedition opened up the West…

Oct 16

Oct 16 Student Lead Tour of TDHS reveals ‘Heartbreaking’ Struggle for ADA Compliance

Education, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

In case you missed it: In this report about ADA accessibility in The Dalles High School, CCCNews followed 16-year-old Larkin Hampton as they attempted to access the entire school. Hampton is not disabled, but rather had a temporary ankle injury; however, Larkin’s temporary condition made it possible for CCCNews to get a clearer understanding of the challenges a person with disabilities might encounter while attempting to attend TDHS.

Oct 14

Oct 14 TD gets great turnout for tree planting & community clean up

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At the heart of it, it is refreshing to see neighbors and friends coming together to make an overall improvement to the community and possibly motivate others who see them to think about what they might do to make The Dalles a better place to live.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Rowena Benjamin's Pumpkin Cheesecake wins over judges at TD Farmers' Market

Rough Duty - Dessert Judges Ken Talley, Jeff Wavrunek and Rachel Cole Miller at The Dalles Farmer’s Market had to make their way through dozens of delectables on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Introducing the CCCNews Podcast: Episode One!

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CCCNews is proud to introduce the inaugural episode of CCCNews Podcast! In our first podcast, we dive deep into the heart of our community's latest solution to homelessness. The podcast is currently available on Spotify and on Youtube. (We’re just getting started here, so be sure to stay tuned as we will be adding more platforms and more content in the coming weeks!)

Oct 13

Oct 13 TD Farmers Market's Grand Harvest Celebration: A Pumpkin Extravaganza on Oct. 14

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The embrace of autumn is upon us, and what better way to savor the season than by joining The Dalles Farmers Market for their highly anticipated "Harvest Festival." On October 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., City Park, located at 5th & Union, will be transformed into a vibrant hub of fall festivity and culinary creativity.

Oct 13

Oct 13 The Dalles Arts Center October Artist Talk features local artists on Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m.

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Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity Take courage.” Georgia O’Keeffe is quoted as saying, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” Every artist has a unique perspective and approach to their work that may not be understood solely from looking at or reading about their art.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Vibe Consignment Brings Good Vibes and Thrifty Fashions to Downtown The Dalles

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Per Diem Thrift Shop, now known as Vibe consignment, has rebranded and moved out of the basement of Studio Fit and into their own space at 416 E 2nd St in The Dalles. The store offers hand selected fashions, gifts, and plants from Nicole’s Nursery.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Reminder: City-wide Storm Water Catch Basin Cleaning

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The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City. The purpose of this work is to protect property and the environment. Cleaning catch basins allows for efficient drainage into the stormwater conveyance system.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Gorge Commission grapples with adding electrical charging stations

Commissioners also heard from Washington State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams, who said she met recently with Gorge Commission Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski about adding electric vehicle charging stations to parks in the gorge and made a startling discovery: "They are not expressly permitted in the 2020 Gorge Plan," she said.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Mt. Hood National Forest Gears Up for Fall Slash Pile Burning