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Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded nearly $550,000 to assist Hood River, Wasco and Sherman County residents in keeping current on their household utilities

Jul 19

Jul 19 "Everything around us was on fire" Eyewitness Describes Community Coming Together to Fight The Dalles Marina Fire

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Greg and Katie Cummings, who just finished building a houseboat on the third finger in April, said they had just climbed into bed when the fire started only thirty feet from their houseboat.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Small Victories, High Tensions at MCCFL and MCCFL Union Bargaining Table

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Tensions have mounted at the bargaining table as Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) and its recently formed union continue to struggle in resolving negotiation difficulties surrounding the creation of a ‘first contract’ between MCCFL and the Union.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Former TD Police Officer Jeff Kienlen to Bring Lawsuit Against City of The Dalles

Former City of The Dalles Police Officer Jeffery Kienlen has given notice that he intends to bring a lawsuit against the City of The Dalles for ‘unlawful termination’ of his employment at the TD Police Department.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Live Sustainably This Summer

Erin Peters

The Dalles, Home Page, Environment

“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” -Anne Marie Bonneau, Zero Waste Chef

Jul 16

Jul 16 Columbia Center for the Arts Camp

Art, The Dalles, Positive News

Columbia Center for the Arts is hosting a 6 week camp for kids ages 8-12.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Former Wasco County DA Eric Nisley Sues Wasco County, Oregon Attorney General

Eric Nisley is suing for nearly $3 million in damages. He said his reputation had been tarnished by his removal from the Wasco County DA’s office following a disciplinary 60-day suspension of his license to practice law. The Oregon State bar found that he had lied to investigators no less than six times.

Jul 15

Jul 15 Goldendale to Celebrate First Ever Pride July 31st

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Goldendale will host its first ever LGBTQ+ pride event on Saturday, July 31st from 5 PM - 9 PM at The Dirty Cowgirl restaurant!

Jul 14

Jul 14 Eilene Eislinger Turned 100 today!

The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News

Originally from Grass Valley in Sherman County, Eilene has lived life to the fullest, from raising a family to traveling to 66 different countries she’s made the most of the last 100 years.

Jul 14

Jul 14 'A Firey Blur' First Hand Account of Fire That Destroyed 100-Year-Old Barn in Wasco County

“It was kind of a blur, the whole thing happened so quickly,” said Lana Bishop-Atkins, “It took only minutes from the time we saw smoke on the other side of the hill to the time it was within feet of our houses.”

Jul 13

Jul 13 Race Across Oregon

Sports, The Dalles, Home Page

This upcoming weekend, July 17-19 the Race Across Oregon will be going on starting in The Dalles at the Fairfield Inn. This will be the 26th annual race. It is a grueling challenge only for the fittest of bikers willing to take on a 500-mile or 260-mile challenge.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Fire in Lyle

The Dalles, Home Page

Updated July 14th, 2021. Fire has grown to 300 acres. A fire started in Lyle about mid slope on the hill behind Lyle High School at 7:30 PM on July 12th. By 10:11 the fire had reached an estimated 20-30 acres.

Jul 12

Jul 12 CBM Bass Tournament Reels in 13 Boats and One Winner in TD

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

This past Saturday, July 10th Cascade Bass Masters had their 3rd club tournament in The Dalles at the Columbia River. The winners of the tournament are Clint Messner and Eric Wilson with their fish weighing in at 15 pounds and 10 ounces

Jul 9

Jul 9 Lana Jack Joins the Red Road to DC to Seek Federal Recognition of Celilo Wy’am Tribe

Lana Jack is on a mission to get to Washington DC and ask them to honor their unfulfilled promises to her people.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Gorge Roller Derby Skates 2,000 Miles for Pride Month

Sports, The Dalles, Positive News

The pandemic hasn’t kept this team from staying fit and staying connected to the sport and community they love.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Td Youth Football Signups

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Register online for The Dalles Youth Football!

Jul 8

Jul 8 HR Artist Creates Stunningly Detailed Hand-Beaded "Starry Night"

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Hood River artist Judy Larsen, has created an amazing hand beaded tribute to Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ painting which is now on display at The Dalles Art Center.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Now What!?! Opens July 8th at The Dalles Art Center