Serious Theater holds auditions for "The Stinky Cheese Man"
Serious Theater is holding auditions for their first production of the 2022 season, “The Stinky Cheese Man”. Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is cunningly derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's children's book of fractured fairy tales.
The Dalles Art Center Unveils New Signage Made by CGCC Students
A collaboration with Portland-based artist Shelly Durica-Laiche and a group of metal fabrication students at Columbia Gorge Community College has paid off in a dynamic new display on the corner of 4th and Washington streets in The Dalles.
Want to hear about some dirty laundry?
Like the smell of that clean shirt? Those brilliant slacks, fresh from the dryer? Pretty sweet, huh? It was never quite so easy. Learn more about the tortured past of laundry in this exciting new exhibition at the Hood River History Museum.
Masks will be optional at D21 Schools starting March 14
After careful consideration, North Wasco County School District will be moving to make masks optional for students and staff in our school buildings and district properties on March 14th.
Question Of The Week: Do You Get Involved in Local Politics?
Residents of The Dalles tell us about their involvement in local politics and why. Google continues to be a hot topic around town as a recent deal for two new data centers will require millions of gallons of water daily. Others simply were unsure about how to have an impact locally.
Flipping the Bird: A Heartwarming Owl Rescue
Back in September of 2021, Nick Freeman wasn’t expecting to find an owl. Let alone capture, rescue, and release it five months later.
Pete and Pat back at it again; Concert goes live on... March 17 in TD
The action unfolds at St. Peter’s Landmark Thursday, Mar. 17, starting at 7 p.m. So, ye best be off the Jameson and on to the harmonies, my wee friend.
Teaching degree available in Columbia Gorge, $3k scholarships available
Do you want to become a teacher but can’t move out of The Columbia Gorge to get the needed education? Here’s a solution.
Training Day
Dawn McDonald, 30, of The Dalles stopped to smell the treats with new pal Underbite while taking a break at Maupin’s Stoves & Spas on Tuesday, March 1. The pup would certainly sit still for a little reward.
Latino Fiesta and Vaccination slated for March 5 in White Salmon
Comunidades and NorthShore Medical Group welcome all community members in the Gorge to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters free of cost at a Fiesta of Health on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the NorthShore Medical Group office in White Salmon.
Japanese drum Ensemble coming to TD; check out March's Library Newsletter
Eight members of en Taiko, a youth Japanese taiko drum ensemble from Portland, will be here to entertain and educate us on Saturday, March 19th. This program will take place at 11:00 in the John and Jean Thomas Children’s Wing.
History Forum: Female Champ Bronc Rider acquitted of murder becomes stunt double
Lorena Trickey was a three-time winner of the McAlpin Trophy for bronc, Roman, and relay riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days. In 1925 she won the bronc riding title at Chicago and several championships at Pendleton. She was also acquitted for putting a knife to her husband, ‘Smiling Slim’.
Mumm-Hill named Executive Director at Mt. Adams Institute
As the Vice President of Learning Experiences at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Deb Mumm-Hill led the camps, education, outreach, research, and exhibit-design teams.
Locals invited to town hall on making Lyle Food Pantry mobile
"We also see an opportunity to expand service to other locations such as Dallesport, Wishram, Trout Lake, and perhaps at In Lieu sites to serve our Native communities," aid Leslie Naramore, WAGAP Executive Director. "A Mobile Food Pantry will allow us to do this."
Think you Know Batman? He's 83, and he was not always a gadget guy
The 1949 incarnation of Batman is a good guy/bad guy crime-fighting drama, relying on old-fashioned police work to round up gangsters, and certainly not a techno-gadget-filled escapade with dozens of unstable villains.
The Dalles High School Empowers Career Exploration in Graphic Design
The Dalles High School (TDHS) Graphic Design Teacher Paula Long is empowering students to explore careers in Graphic Design with hands-on design experience and skill set building.
Question of the Week: What’s something most people don’t know about you?
This week’s question of the week asks people in our community to open up and share something about themselves that others in our community might not know about them.
Whalin chosen to head up team to help locals on path to healthy life
Abby Brandt Whalin was chosen to head the team of Community Health Workers in White Salmon, helping locals find a path to a more healthy life. “I think working with people on their worst days makes you appreciate the rest of the days that you have. I feel privileged that people are willing to call an organization like WAGAP and share when things are really hard because that can be the hardest time to open up about your struggles,” Whalin said.
Everything's Golden in TD
Larry Coyner, 62, of The Dalles took a nice break on the bench outside the Recreation Building in downtown The Dalles today, Wednesday, Feb. 16. He and his golden retriever Decoy were soaking up the sun as Sol is delivering us another solid. Warm temps in the high 50s and low 60s are expected through Sunday.
Valentine's Love Letters
Happy Valentine’s Day from CCCNews! This year we put out a call for love letters from our community. Today we are honored to share these messages of love.