Today, on October 27, 2023, the latest figures show that a total of…

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Eastern Columbia River Gorge and Southern Washington. The warning will remain in affect from midnight on October 27, 2023 until 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

“It is so disheartening that some believe that a solution to shopping carts around town is charging people criminally - people that are so desperate that they have to have a shopping cart to contain all of their worldly belongings,” Ellis said this morning, Oct. 27. 

The Oregon REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award recognizes a REALTOR® member who makes a positive impact on their community. This annual award seeks to highlight, inspire, and perpetuate the individual contributions within the real estate industry toward improving the livability of Oregon cities and towns, as well as financially supporting the non-profits that exist to do the same.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum hosts the 5th annual Columbia River Indian Autumn on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and features artisans, musicians, cultural dancers, storytellers, food, and vendors from the Columbia River’s Native community and beyond. Salmon bake lunch tickets are on sale now at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum.

This morning at approximately 10 a.m., Wasco County 911 received multiple reports of a delivery truck that had gone into the Columbia River at Milepost 99 near Celilo Park. The Wasco County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police responded as well as Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue, Umatilla Fire (in the area for training), and ODOT.

It takes family and good schools - A major factor in Jorge Barragan’s success is that people in The Dalles know and trust him. The 2010 TDW High School grad is big on giving back to our community. He is one of the few Spanish-speaking realtors in the gorge. He’s also a member of Rotary and the MCMC Health Foundation. His Wife, Chelsea coaches soccer and Jorge helps out. Win, Win, Win, Win….

While the results of the last three weeks have been heady and exciting, The Dalles runners know not to count their riverhawks or districts before they’ve hatched. If anything, their strong showing at the district preview and the 3k tuneup will likely motivate the other Tri-Valley teams to outwork and out-kick them this week.

Locals took to the streets dressed as witches and wizards to enjoy a night in downtown The Dalles on Oct. 20. Here are some photos that captured the festivities.

Today, Oct 20, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 41-year-old Aselmo Arzeta received a seventeen (17) year prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, one count of Sodomy in the First Degree, and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

The Caldron is overfilling as vendors and businesses downtown are dialing in their black cats and brooms for the biggest Witches Walk yet on Friday, Oct. 20th.

In this episode of the CCCNews Podcast, we interview Lydia LaDouceur of Dry Hollow Elementary School about her campaign to be Oregon’s Kid Governor in 2024. Lydia’s running on a platform of conservation, kindness, and caring for Oregon’s Natural Resources. Tune in to hear a fresh perspective on conservation from a younger generation.

A plane crashed southeast of Columbia Gore Adventist Health, formerly known at Mid-Columbia Medical Center last night.

The City of The Dalles water service line survey has been mailed out to every water customer in the City’s service area. The City of The Dalles has no known lead service lines in our system. However, to comply with the Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revised, the City must record an inventory of all materials in our system from the water main to where the service line connects to your building.

Bargeway Pub and Catering picks its first winners for the Seahawks game this Sunday, Oct. 22. Find out who won the tickets here and learn how you can enter the next drawing for tickets when the Seahawks play the Washington Commanders on Nov. 12th.

For thirty years Steve Hinatsu- a 1972 Wahtonka High Grad - was a coach, referee, and volunteer in other sports besides football here in The Dalles. He likes the friendliness of The Dalles. And, it is a town that has shown that providing a good school environment helps raise educated, caring, responsible adults.

The Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue team is currently stationed on Third Street near Clock Tower Ales in The Dalles, collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and other important causes. The event, taking place on October 18, is drawing the community's attention and support.

How can we in good conscience stunt the growth of our youth? These are the people who, if nurtured, can do the most to enable our community to flourish. We ask then, who is going to care for our youth if we voters do not?

At the heart of many college dreams and student aspirations at The Dalles High School is a program that is quite literally, changing lives. ASPIRE stands for "Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone," and it embodies the state of Oregon's official mentoring program. Its mission is simple yet profound: to empower students with the knowledge and support they need to navigate the path toward higher education and future success.

The Dalles High School Athletics shared that seven students have been selected for the 2023 4A All-State Softball Championship 1st and 2nd teams. All-state teams are put together based on nominations from coaches.