Mar 7

Mar 7 Play & Learn at Home Unveils Children's Lending Library in Downtown The Dalles

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Play & Learn at Home has installed a free children’s lending library to promote literacy, parent engagement, community and family well-being at 409 Lincoln St in downtown The Dalles

Mar 7

Mar 7 ODFW Recreation Report: Best Bets for Weekend Fishing

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recreation report includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Hard At Work

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

The firefighters of Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue (MCFR), were not just waiting for the next call on March 5th. Instead, they were actively engaging in rigorous training exercises at Calvary Baptist Church on Columbia View Drive in The Dalles, to ensure their preparedness during a crisis.

Mar 7

Mar 7 St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s 2024

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The Dalles Cascade Singers and The-Almost-All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass-Band present the annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at St. Peter’s Landmark. This annual event collects donations to benefit the historic St. Peter’s Landmark located at the corner of Lincoln and 3rd Streets. Following tradition for when St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Sunday, official festivities this year commence on March 17th at 2:00 P.M.

Mar 6

Mar 6 Jim Ransier Awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership

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City of White Salmon Council Member Jim Ransier recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

Mar 6

Mar 6 Wasco County Commissioners Declare April 2-8 Dark Sky Week in Wasco County

Cole Goodwin

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

Wasco County Commissioners declared April 2- 8, 2024 as dark sky week in Wasco County, in honor of International Dark Sky Week. The proclamation calls Oregon’s dark skies a “significant natural resource” and draws attention to the importance of mitigating light pollution.

Mar 6

Mar 6 Right to Repair aims to fix your phone screen, locally; Will Apple take a crack at new law

Tom Peterson

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Today marks a significant milestone in the Right to Repair movement as the Oregon House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at empowering consumers and supporting small businesses and companies committed to making more sustainable products.

Mar 6

Mar 6 Friday Deadline for Free COVID Tests from Federal Government

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Possibly the last chance to get free COVID-19 tests mailed to your home from the U.S. government is coming to an end later this week. This Friday, March 8, is the last day to order the free tests. The program is being suspended after Friday.

Mar 6

Mar 6 TDHS Students Clean Up the Streets During Fly Up Day

Cole Goodwin

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

The Dalles High schoolers got half the day off of school on Feb 23 to accommodate TD’s Middle School Fly Up Day and some of those high schoolers chose to spend the day volunteering to better their community.

Mar 5

Mar 5 Bargeway coming up Roses on Friday; St. James kisses the Entertainment Stone, again

Jim Drake

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Trey Rose from NBC’s The Voice croons his way into your heart on Friday at the Bargway Pub as our own
St. James blesses us with another immaculate collection of entertainment options all around your gorge in this here guide. Read on, child.

Mar 5

Mar 5 The 2023 Distinguished Citizens Awards

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The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Big Distinguished Citizens Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community, demonstrated outstanding service, and leadership, and shown a commitment to making The Dalles a better place to live, work, and play.

Mar 5

Mar 5 NAMI Gorge Seeks Physical Meeting Space For Mental Health Support Group

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

NAMI Gorge, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for a physical location to host a monthly support group for family and friends of those struggling with mental illness.

Mar 5

Mar 5 A History of Wildfire in the Gorge: Sense of Place March 20th

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Sense of Place will feature A History of Wildfire in the Gorge on March 20, 2024. This event will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.

Mar 5

Mar 5 Column: Tumbled glass pieces of wisdom: Let it be. Let it be.

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I reluctantly woke up and marveled that such a peaceful image had come to me. My inner dream maker had given me a gift that transcended rational thought or words. I spontaneously started humming the Beatles’ song, “When in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be. Let it be.”

Mar 5

Mar 5 FREE Disaster Movie Marathon on March 13

Cole Goodwin

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On March 13, 2024, the City of The Dalles and Wasco County will host a free Disaster Movie Marathon at Columbia Cinema, located at 2727 W 7th St. in The Dalles. Members of the public are invited to watch a variety of disaster-themed movies, enjoy free snacks, prizes and take part in a community survey on disaster prepardeness.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Wonderworks Children's Museum is Reopening

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After being closed since October 1, 2023, due to financial challenges, Wonderworks Children's Museum has announced that it will reopen to the public on March 27, 2024. The museum is still in search of additional donations, funding, and volunteers to help with daily operations, so the museum will be reopened in phases.

Mar 4

Mar 4 The Dalles Library Hosts 'Treasure Island' Community Read

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The Dalles Wasco County Public Library will host a “Treasure Island” community read this March 2024. Community members can pick up a free copy of the book and enjoy a month of pirate themed events celebrating Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Hood River City Council February Update

Cole Goodwin

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City Councilor Doug Stepina gave a brief update from the City of Hood River in a short video posted to Youtube on March 1st.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Inspiring Justice: 'Dolores' Screening Sells Out Skylight Theatre

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles, Hood River County, Environment, Farm & Ranch

“Who is Dolores Huerta? One of the most important, yet least known activists of our time.” —PBS.org.
The Columbia Gorge Food Security Coalition sold out a free community screening of “Dolores”, an inspiring documentary that explores the life and legacy of Latina community organizer, labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on Thursday, Feb. 29.

Mar 1

Mar 1 Immigrant Help Center to Open in Hood River on March 18

Cole Goodwin

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Hood River Latino Network and the Rural Organizing Project received the keys to open up an Immigrant Help Center (IHC) at 1406 12th St, Suite 2, in Hood River, this week. The IHC will act as a community hub and wrap around service center. Programming will include cultural events, leadership skills development, and assistance navigating mental and health services.

Welcome, friends.