Google looks to women, people of color to fill openings in trade work

Oregon Tradeswomen’s Mary Ann Naylor said it is a perfect time for women and people of color to enter the trade industry. Major projects in the gorge could call for huge demand from skilled professionals. A recent $150,000 grant from Google is opening up opportunities at both state and local levels. “Tell them to be tough-skinned to get through their apprenticeship and the world is your oyster, said local Electrician Brennah Miller, “and you can go anywhere.”

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TD Man found guilty of kidnapping at gunpoint gets 12 year, 9 month sentence

On February 9, 2022, Dakota Glenn and another person violently confronted a victim at gunpoint in The Dalles. They ransacked his home, stealing some of the few possessions he had. They took him from his home by threatening him with a gun and forced the victim to accompany them across town.

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Can you hear that? 4th of July weekend calling in one hour

Tick, tick, tick. One hour to madness. Here we go into the three-day weekend with more things to do than firecrackers have fuses. The Dalles Downtown is kicking things off in an hour with First Friday. More than 30 businesses are staying open late with all sorts of activities happening including live music, specials, drinks, treats and more.

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Keep it legal, keep it safe: Where you can and can't use fireworks in the Gorge this 4th of July

To reduce fire risk, some local governments in the Gorge have regulations or bans on the use of fireworks. Those intending to use fireworks to celebrate this Fourth of July, will need to know a few things in order to keep it legal and keep themselves and others safe.

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Home at Last Humane Society Announces Community Survey Results, Seeks Committee Members

On June 23rd Home at Last Humane Society released the results of a recent community survey that aimed to better understand community priorities for animal management in the region and how to pay for those services. The results revealed that community members value the animal shelter and believe that new and sustainable funding sources must be found to maintain services.

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TD Police Sgt. Doug Kramer reverses overdose with quick actions

One local resident received a second chance at life after The Dalles Police Sergeant Doug Kramer sprang into action when recognizing the signs that the male was experiencing an overdose of fentanyl earlier this month. Kramer’s ability to save the man under dire circumstances was recognized on Monday, June 27, at The Dalles City Council meeting.

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Wasco and Hood River County DA Sign Pledge to Not Prosecute Abortions

In wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday June 24th, 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade, eighty-eight elected prosecutors from around the nation, including Wasco and Hood River District Attorney’s Matt Ellis and Carrie Rasmussen committed to not prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions.

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The Dalles shows its Pride today, June 26

Hundreds came to participate in or watch the Columbia Gorge Pride Parade that started at 10 a.m. this morning, June 26, in The Dalles. Participants were joyful about the event but some were also warry as the Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Decision on Friday hinted at the erosion of federally protected same-sex marriage rights.

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