Apr 24

Apr 24 TD Civic Auditorium Presents Comedy Night with Pat Burtscher and Special Guests!

The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our comedy show on May 10th featuring the hilarious Pat Burtscher! Pat will be joined by Australian award-winning International Comedic Storyteller, Jon Bennett, and NYC Comedian, Bo Ballew.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Trivia Contest: Can you name this TD Icon?

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page, The Dalles

In this week’s trivia contest, can you tell us what the name of this iconic burger joint was named? And, to win the tin cup with the second half of the milkshake, tell us if you ate there and what was the best thing on the menu.

Apr 24

Apr 24 TDHS Basketball Star Henry Begay Signs with Blue Mountain Community College

Cole Goodwin

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

Henry Begay, of The Dalles High School was signed to Blue Mountain Community College today, April 23 surrounded by his family, friends, coaches and teammates.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds; Plant Native Herbs at Balfour-Klickitat Trail

Cole Goodwin

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

Volunteers joined Friends of the Columbia Gorge and the US Forest Service in removing hundreds of invasive plants at the Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail last Friday April 23rd.

Apr 23

Apr 23 Everybody's talking... about Bargeway Pub & this entertainment guide; say no to FOMO

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

It seems the fests and fundraisers won't slow down! New concert schedules, Sappy Fir Cone Report and more fun than you can shake a stick at! Cheers! It starts off with the Bargeway Pub spilling tequila as Al Hare puts his spin on Tacos &Tequila Thursday.

Apr 23

Apr 23 Wasco County Commissioners Name Kline to Q-Life Board

Columbia Community Connection

Business, The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

“Taking the lessons learned from the pandemic, reliable high-speed internet is just as important as reliable electricity and water. Ensuring safe and affordable provision of essential human services is what utilities do, and what I do,” said Kline.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Brick City & Games Takes 1st Place in Cherry Fest Window Decorating Contest

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Positive News

Brick City & Games won 1st place in the Cherry Festival Window Decorating Contest with 147 votes and an impressive Cherry Festival lego build that filled their display windows. The display, built from hundreds of legos included a model of the Cherry Festival parade, carnival, music stage, vendors, community, and of course, a Brick City Games store.

Apr 22

Apr 22 The Dalles Announces Pavement Preservation Project: West 2nd Street Lane Closure

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

West 2nd Street between Terminal Ave. and Cherry Heights Road – The westbound lane will be closed for repairs on a section of the roadway. Westbound motorists on Interstate 84, using exit 84, will be flagged to a single lane next to the construction zone. Expect delays.

Apr 22

Apr 22 North Central Public Health District Giving Out Free Seed Packets on Earth Day

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

On Monday, April 22, 2024, North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day by giving out free flower seed packets.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Living Well: Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Donna Henderson

Columns, Home Page, Positive News

Donna Henderson shares why she considers poetry so essential a part of “Living Well” that she dedicates her April column to it, every year.

Apr 22

Apr 22 The Fast Lane: TDHS Athletes Excel in Distance and Sprints at Recent Meets

Jill Bell

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

Riverhawks Track Coach Jill Bell, catches us all up on the accomplishments of TDHS student athletes last week at Sherwood and Crook County.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Photo Gallery: Cherry Festival Parade 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles community gathered in the downtown area for the 2024 Northwest Cherry Festival Parade on April 20 at 10 a.m. Everywhere you looked this year’s festival theme “Cherries on Broadway” was on full display.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Dalles Robotics Teams Reach Fundraising Goal; Set Sights on World Championship

Cole Goodwin

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

Three robotics teams from The Dalles are gearing up to represent the Columbia Gorge area at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this May, after successfully achieving their fundraising goal of more than $12,000 thanks to donations from the community and support from Google

Apr 19

Apr 19 Interview with Kara Davis, Wasco County DA Candidate

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

Kara Davis, Gilliam County DA and Special Deputy District Attorney in Wasco County joins our team to talk about her campaign and platform for her election. Join in as we listen to her story and key points to how she intends to bring experience and expertise to the office of the District Attorney in Wasco County.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Adventist Health eliminates Dennis Knox's position at TD Hospital

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

The news came from a letter from President Dennis Knox on April 18 addressed to his Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (AHCG) Colleagues. “Furthermore, as of next Thursday, April 25, the position of President of AHCG will be eliminated, and I, accordingly, will no longer be at AHCG,” Knox wrote in the letter.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Fire at Timberline Lodge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County

Last Updated 3:30 p.m. April 19, 2024 Fire alarms went off at the historic Timberline Lodge at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, due to a fire in the headhouse attic and exterior roof.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Hood River New School Sweeps the Board at Oregon History Day and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Cole Goodwin

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

Students from Hood River New School showcased their academic and creative prowess, earning top honors at the Oregon History Day competition and in the renowned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last weekend.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Luciano Alvarado Signs with Clark Community College

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, The Dalles, Sports

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Luciano Alvarado, yesterday afternoon April 16th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his soccer career at Clark Community College.

Apr 18

Apr 18 The Next Door Inc. Announces 2023 Volunteers of the Year

The Next Door

Home Page, The Dalles

In honor of National Volunteer Month, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is pleased to announce our 2023 Volunteers of the Year, John Fine and Colleen Ballinger.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Houseless Collaborative releases 2023 annual report

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Home Page

Over 1,000 people at risk of eviction did not lose their housing last year with help from community partners, according to the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative 2023 annual report shared at a recent meeting held at the Gloria Center in The Dalles.

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