Advocates Announce New Funds For Immigrant Oregonians Struggling in the Pandemic Economy
Oregon Worker Relief announced a new round of financial assistance to immigrant Oregonians who have lost work due to the pandemic, but are excluded from other relief programs based on their immigration status. Affected workers can apply to receive between $625 and $2,500, depending on their situation.
Hustle for the Muscle - Fill the Boot running until 4 p.m. today downtown TD
Mid Columbia Fire and Rescue Capt. Eric Blumenthal offers up a boot to a driver who loves peace on Third Street, The Dalles near Clock Tower Ales. They are collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) from drivers-by until 4 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 2.
TD Kiwanis bringing the beef; 66th annual steak feed tickets on sale now
The Dalles Kiwanis Steak Feed is the hot ticket for Thursday, Sept. 8th at Sorosis Park. The fundraiser in its 66th year is a local favorite and a great chance to have a steak dinner with neighbors and friends while giving back to your community. The weather is supposed to be perfect. Sounds like a win-win-win. Buy tickets here.
Resale harnesses internet to boost sales, open brick and mortar in TD
The Dalles First Friday events will be in full swing on Sept. 2 as local merchants find ways to give back to local schools and stay open until 8 p.m. Kaahreena Ochoco will hit her four-month mark at the event and will be giving to kindergarten teacher Courtney Middleton, while showing off her resale and consignment store, Per Diem Thrifts.
Riverhawk Run in TD provides preview of cross country season
Riverhawk Run on Saturday at Discovery Center provided a chance for students and the community to run together in what is a preview of times to come as cross-country track gets started this fall.
Students, staff get scare when Subaru runs into fence next to playground in TD
Witnesses said the chainlink fence surrounding the playground stretched and stopped the vehicle just prior to it going into the playground.
Phase one of Sorosis Park Rehabilitation Project underway
Crews are laying the groundwork for a rebirth at Sorosis Park. The next months work intends to mark a green and efficient future for our community’s playground as grass, trees and recreation take a turn for the better.
Vibrant Colors, fascinating stories make Muralfest pop in TD
Day two of the Northwest Mural Fest brought a lot of vivid colors and exciting detail as 15 new murals are transforming the downtown corridor in The Dalles. Walldogs - artists and skilled sign painters were hard at it in the extreme heat on Thursday, Aug. 25, as works of art took shape and beads of sweat rolled.
Walldogs have a brush with history in second day of Northwest Mural Fest in TD
Artists and sign painters from all over the country have made their pilgrimage to The Dalles. The Walldogs are out in full force with local volunteers as they are changing TD’s downtown with a host of new murals celebrating local legends that have influenced the town that we live in today. This is just part one of a series of articles.
Weekend looking good: Muralfest in TD, Jams, brews, blues & Coo Coo Ca Choo
Entertainment abounds this week with a Muralfest in The Dalles and pubs and bars knocking out the jams all over the Gorge for the next several days. There are also a whole lot of other nuggets here in the Gorge’s most comprehensive entertainment listing.
Peterson surpasses 2,000-mark on PCT, pushing toward Mt. Hood, Cascade Locks
TD’s Emily Peterson continues to push on in her goal to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail this season. She recently surpassed the 2,000-mile marker and will likely make it to Cascade Locks next week. But first a reunion with some new-old friends and some gorgeous scenery.
Teen walks away from rolllover on Olney Road in TD uninjured according to witness
16-year-old walks away unharmed after rolling his vehicle several times on Olney Road in The Dalles on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
34-year-old TD man arrested after 18 mile chase at speeds over 100 mph
A local man was apprehended on Sunday night, Aug. 21, but not before 28 miles were covered in pursuit and spike strips were deployed.
Tara Koch plea hearing rescheduled due to lack of attorney
No plea occurred at the Tara Koch plea hearing proceedings which took place today, August 22nd, 2022, at 9:58 a.m. due to a lack of an available public defender.
Ada Win Parker-Loy, a cultural icon "Rosie the Riveter", passes away in The Dalles
Ada Win Parker-Loy, a cultural icon "Rosie the Riveter", passes away in The Dalles - Ada was one of the inspiring factory workers of World War II, which spurred the famous Rosie The Riveter poster that continues to endure and be imitated.
"The Trouble With Harry" Serious Theater Presents Murder, Comedy, and Romance Sept 9th
It’s an ordinary fall day in Highwater, Vermont… except for the dead body on the hill in the woods. It’s Harry, and several locals, each thinking they were the one who killed him, must determine not only how and why he was killed, but what to do with the body.
Your Guide to the Northwest MuralFest Aug 24th-28th
The Northwest MuralFest is this week! Get the latest on the street festival, road closures in The Dalles, and more!
65-year-old arrested in connection with shooting in West TD
A black sports car seen here is leaving the area of a shooting at Ninth and Bridge streets in The Dalles on Aug. 17. The driver of a Dodge Charger reported 9 minutes later that his window had been shot out.
Grass fire burns along Tidyman Rd / Hwy 197 in Dallesport
There is a three acre fire burning in Dallesport along Tidyman road and Highway 197.
Former Haven Director Tara Koch to respond to theft and forgery charges in August 22nd plea hearing
A plea hearing for former Haven Executive Director Tara Koch who is accused of 26 charges related to the theft of more than $96,000 has been scheduled for Aug. 22nd, 2022 at 9:45 a.m.