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Building owner talks about the potential for the 7,000-square-foot building as he looks to redevelop the space in Downtown The Dalles. Axe throwing and rock climbing are just a few of the ideas that have come through the door so far.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Dufur Hometown Christmas Returns Dec. 14

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Escape the holiday crowds and experience the warmth and charm of small-town Oregon at Dufur Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 14. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge, Dufur offers a festive day filled with creativity, community, and celebration.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Names New Administrator

Hood River County, Home Page

Jayme Thompson, MSN, RN, has been named Operations Executive/Administrator of Adventist Health Columbia Gorge. Members of the community are invited to meet Thompson during the Festival of Trees on Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Residents Voice Frustrations Over Hood River Bridge Tolls, Billing Errors

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Frustrations are mounting among Hood River Bridge commuters, who report widespread tolling errors and inconsistent charges from the Port of Hood River's BreezeBy system. Business owner Jeff Zorza, who crosses the bridge up to 10 times a day, said he often finds his three-axle truck billed as if it had eight axles. “I have to call every month for reimbursements,” Zorza said. “I’m about to start invoicing them for my time.”….

Dec 4

Dec 4 Beautiful Oblivion: Yacht Rock, Dance Attacks, Muddy Souls & Rock-N-Roll

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway grabs some gold in this Giggin’ Guide as the whole of middle gorge is firing off like a dragon spewing flames of music, art and entertainment that warms this December from the inside out. It may be too much - remember to stop, drop and roll.

Dec 4

Dec 4 Col. Wright Students take to courthouse with Christmas Cheer

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Music Teacher Ramona Harwood at Col. Wright Elementary in The Dalles brought the fourth- and fifth-grade classes to the Wasco County Courthouse for some well-needed and appreciated caroling this morning, Dec. 4.

Dec 3

Dec 3 What's Up The Dalles Podcast finds out whats in The Workshop with Lindsay Giamei

Podcast, The Dalles, Home Page

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!

Dec 2

Dec 2 City of The Dalles to Consider Adoption of Water Master Plan

The City Council will be presented with the updated Drinking Water Master Plan for consideration and recommendation for adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Dec 2

Dec 2 The Dalles Downtown Gift Guide

Business, Home Page, Art, The Dalles, Wasco County

Want to put a unique spin on your holiday shopping this year? Look no further than Downtown The Dalles and the special shop owners who can give you a lock on Legos or put you in that festive scarf and hat. You can buy or make music, find the perfect outfit or cowboy boots and then sit down to a great cup of tea and feel good about the oolong day.

Dec 1

Dec 1 The Dalles Starlight Parade 2024 in Photos

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The Dalles Starlight Parade was electric on Friday night as the Fun Group lit off all of the Community stars that shone from the hills on this fun community of 15,000. The toys came out in force during the parade, which featured dinosaurs, minions, Woody, and Bo Peep. Christmas spirit was kicked into high gear with the annual event that caps Thanksgiving get-togethers for families and friends.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Welcome back Trotters: TD starts Thanksgiving with a chill race

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Turkeys to your Marks! TD Turkey Trot draws a crowd of 200 as locals brave the chill to get their Thanksgiving Running. The Annual event organized and sponsored by Columbia Gorge Motors was a fundraiser for the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Nov 27

Nov 27 Second Annual Regional Rube-a-Thon Inspires STEM Creativity with “Feed a Pet” Challenge

The spirit of innovation and teamwork was on full display at the Second Annual Regional Rube- a-Thon, held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Campus in The Dalles on October 25th.

Nov 27

Nov 27 Giggin' Guide kicks off with some Wild Turkey at the Bargeway tonight

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Your cup of Holiday fun runneth over in this butterball of Gigs, art, comedy Gorge wide. The Bargeway kicks it off with a full gravy boat as Al and Nolan Hare load up for Wild Turkey Wednesday tonight.

Nov 25

Nov 25 STEM Hub and GTA Collaborate to Support Robotics in the Gorge

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles

The Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, who share the mission of ensuring equitable access to quality STEM experiences for all students, are collaborating for a second year to sponsor competitive robotics throughout the region by providing much-needed grant funds to our region’s competitive robotics teams.

Nov 25

Nov 25 "The Wolf Next Door – A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves"

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Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves," featuring PhD student Lara Volski. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show runs 7-8:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Archeology Roadshow in The Dalles on Saturday

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A panel of experts in archaeology and geology will be on hand to identify the personal artifacts visitors bring. Stone, bone, plant and historical items are welcome. This family-friendly event introduces visitors of all ages to local heritage and the science and art of archaeology in a fun, engaging way, while instilling a sense of stewardship and respect for the past.

Nov 21

Nov 21 What's Up The Dalles With Cynthia Kortge and Kaahreena Ochoco Nov. 21, 2024

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Kaahreena Ochoco of Vibe Consignment clothing Store Joins The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in this week's Podcast of What's up The Dalles.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Local banks kick off end-of-year giving for WAGAP

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Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) was pleasantly surprised by $35,000 in early annual fundraising donations this month presented by two local banks, helping the Community Action Agency jump-start its end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Nov 20

Nov 20 College gives insight on how recently approved bond money will be used