CGRC would lower incarceration rates of those with mental and behavioral health problems; improve local access to health services
LPSCC has submitted a $50,000 grant proposal to the Oregon Health Authority to pay planning costs of a Columbia Gorge Resolution Center. The Resolution Center would lower mental and behavioral health related incarcerations and improve access to mental and behavioral health services in the Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties.
TD Cross County Makes Good Time on Home Course
If you’re looking for a fast time, the course up at Sorosis Park in The Dalles might not be at the top of your list. Uneven hills throughout the park, plus the infamous “college hill” next to CGCC, make it among the toughest cross country races in the state. If you’re looking for a good time, though, it might be the right course for you.
TD Councilors to mull massive water upgrade for Google
How much water does Google need to cool two new data plants in The Dalles? They're not spilling any details, "trade secrets," they say. But their request, which could be in the billions of gallons, has City Councilors looking at a massive potable water infrastructure upgrade that would increase water production capacity by 75 percent in the near future - billions of gallons per year.
Riverhawk Football Team Wins Their First Game of the Season in a Shootout
The Dalles Riverhawks football team played La Salle Prep on Friday, September 24th in Milwaukee, and oh boy it was a shootout with the Hawks winning 76-44. The Hawks racked up 720 total yards on offense.
50-Year Vision Quest Brings Once In a Lifetime Photography Experience to the Gorge
World renowned photographer and Mosier resident John Chao invites the public to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience at MoonMountain Highway in Bingen on September 25th, from 6-9 p.m. Chao will display a series of his mega-photographs for the first time ever and will give a talk about his new book 50-Year Vision Quest, a penned memoir composed of 500 photographs taken over his 50 year adventure with the camera.
Riverhawks Football take on La Salle Prep Tonight, Sept. 24
The Dalles Riverhawk football team plays their third game of the season tonight against La Salle Prep. The game is at 7 PM in Milwaukee.
Protesters push for Google Employees to have choice in vaccine
Ten people were protesting at the front gates of Google in The Dalles on Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, stating that Google is coercing local employees to get the coronavirus vaccine. “Jab for Job Retention is Coercion…..,” read one sign.
A Day On the Bus
Take a spin on the bus with CCC News to find out how spending even a single hour on the bus can reveal a lot about the community, its needs, and how public transit acts as a great equalizer for creating access to numerous services both locally and regionally.
The Dalles Riverhawk Football Team Loses to Redmond at Home
The Dalles Riverhawks Football team played their second game of the season against league rival Redmond Panthers. The Hawks game was canceled last week so they practiced that week to get extra work in. They unfortunately lost to the Panthers 76-12.
City of The Dalles Allocates $400,000 for Sorosis Park Improvement Project
“The city council unanimously approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for the Sorosis Park Improvement Project ,” said Rich Mays, Mayor of The City of The Dalles, “We think it’s an important project for the community.”
TDHS Football Game 2 Preview
The Dalles Riverhawks play their second game of the season against league rival the Redmond Panthers. This was supposed to be the third game of the season but last week’s game against St. Helens was canceled due to the St. Helens team getting COVID.
Port of The Dalles Reports Illegal Tree Clear-Cut Along Riverfront Trail
Over Labor Day weekend trees and brush were clear-cut from Port of The Dalles property between Riverfront Trail and the Columbia River just north of Klindt Cove Park.
Gorge Artists are Opening their Doors for the 2021 Gorge Artist Open Studios Tour
Artists will open their studios to the community to view their displayed artworks over the weekend to build community, promote artistry and spread inspiration.
Riverhawks JV Football Team Drops Opener to Gladstone
The Dalles High School JV2 football team traveled to Gladstone yesterday in an old Tri-Valley Conference rivalry game to open their 2021 season.
New Shower Trailer for the Houseless Brings Better Sanitation, Self Esteem and Success to TD Shelter Guests
The new restroom and shower trailer provides functionality, durability, comfort to guests of the shelter, while also improving shelter guests health, self-esteem, confidence and overall wellness.
Out-of-season Outage Closes The Dalles Dam Navigation Lock
An out-of-season outage will close The Dalles Dam’s navigation lock, Sept. 14-15, 2021. A specialized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rope-access (climbing) inspection team will be performing an assessment, which is part of a required five-year cycle.
TD Council to make decisions on how to spend $1.74 million
The Dalles City Council is set to decide on how to spend $1.74 million in federal dollars coming from the American Rescue Plan tonight, Monday, Sept. 13. Check out the list of projects here.
The Winners of City of The Dalles Photo Contest
Today the City of the Dalles announced the winners of their photo contest.
TDHS Saturday Football Game Against Fort Vancouver Canceled
The rescheduled varsity football game for the Riverhawks on Saturday, September 11th at 5 p.m. against Fort Vancouver High School has been canceled.
TD Man Helps Family Get to Safety: How Far Would You Go to Help a Stranger?
“Just look at somebody and love them. Always love first.” - Michael Swinehart