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All in The Dalles
The rescheduled varsity football game for the Riverhawks on Saturday, September 11th at 5 p.m. against Fort Vancouver High School has been canceled.
“Just look at somebody and love them. Always love first.” - Michael Swinehart
Yesterday Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer rode through downtown The Dalles.
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has announced that $2 million in federal funding is headed to the Columbia River Gorge to support economic revitalization efforts. The announcement is the culmination of a years-long effort to fulfill a promise made when Congress passed the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.
Due to team ( St. Helens team) quarantine, the previously scheduled game with St. Helens at St. Helens this coming Friday, September 10th has been canceled. The JV2 football game has also been canceled with St. Helens.
The passage of The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265) which prohibits public and private ICE detention contracts throughout the state has rendered the lawsuit against NORCOR moot.
The Dalles Riverhawks varsity football tea played against the Forest Grove Vikings yesterday, September 4th and it didn’t go the way they wanted it to.
The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team had their first match of the season on Thursday, September 2nd. They played the North Marion Huskies and won all three games. A team with only one senior and lots of juniors, the Hawks are young but talented.
The Lyle School District Board of Directors is seeking a district resident to fill an at-large position on the board, which was vacated by Lisa Bren on July 28. The appointee will serve through the next general election in 2023, and may file for election to the position. Applications due by September 17th.
Love Sorosis Park? Changes are coming, so make sure your voice is a part of conversation. North Wasco County Parks and Recreation District survey is seeking public input on replanting, rehabilitation, and changes to Sorosis Park to include in their strategic planning. The survey closes September 8th.
Today, Friday, September 3rd, The Dalles Riverhawks will play their first game of the 2021 Fall season. They face the 5A Forest Grove Vikings. The game is at 7 PM at Sid White Field.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, housing and utility assistance services provider and regional coordinator of the homeless service system, is ushering in a new era with a new logo, new website, new leadership and a new 4-year strategic plan.
The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team is a special team this year. They have 6 returning varsity players this year who are very talented. With a new coaching staff and record-high 4 teams, the future looks great for the Hawks.
BREAKING NEWS: A level 3 GO NOW evacuation is in effect for everyone south of 13th st between Irvine and Verdant St. A level 1 GET READY evacuation is in effect for north end of Sandlin Road.
Every Fall sport started practice for the 2021 season last week. Girls soccer is one of them and it’s a team a lot of us are looking forward to watching. The Hawks had a winning season last year and in the league playoffs, lost in heartbreaking fashion to rival Hood River Valley in 2nd overtime.
When a system works as designed and allows someone to provide the highest level of service, it can bring immense satisfaction, especially when it enables someone to help another human being improve their quality of life.
The Navigation Center will serve as a comprehensive resource center for low-income community members and those experiencing houselessness in the Mid-Columbia region and become the new permanent location of The Dalles tiny home shelters.
“We’ve had a great first day of school,” said Ann Varkados, Lyle School District Superintendent. “Kids are excited to be there and teachers are excited. We’re looking forward to having kids in class every day.”
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra is seeking performers for their Sinfonietta, Voci Choir, Jazz Collective Big band, Stages Theatre, Youth Chorus and String Quartet ensembles!
If you have photos of The Dalles, or want to take a few, this is your chance to help the City and possibly earn a cash prize.
