TD tree awaits its 70th lighting as several families carry the torch to bring holiday cheer to our community. Sam Woolsey gives us the history and some interesting stories about how this holiday tradition came to be.

The newly opened Gander and Goose, a botanical cocktail bar primely located in downtown White Salmon was busy with the sounds of cocktail shakers and conversation on Friday night.

The festive spirit of giving is returning to Hood River with the third annual "Cookies, Cocoa, and Photos with Santa" event, organized by Jennifer Josephson of Windermere Real Estate and Cara McNulty of Kiddie City Child Care Facility. This festive community event hopes to bring holiday cheer to the community while raising money to help those experiencing homelessness this holiday season.

Excitement is building in The Dalles as the nationally acclaimed documentary, *Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory*, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Justin Johnson (aka, Justinsuperstar), makes its way to the Granada Theatre on November 12.

This fall season Twenty-four athletes and three coaches from The Dalles High School have been honored with all-league selections for the 2023 Tri-Valley Conference.

Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation's most perilous road conditions, with new research pinpointing Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during bad weather, and has the highest rate of accidents involving 'other' adverse conditions. Oregon has the sixth-highest rate of weather-related driving fatalities in the country.

Wasco County Commissioners have received a notice of intent to build an ambitious 8,075 acre, 800 megawatt solar project, valued at over $1 billion, called Yellow Rosebush Energy Center.

The initial results are in for the November 7, 2023 Wasco County election. As it currently stands it appears that the Vote Yes TDHS, North Wasco County School District 21 School Bond to build a new high school has failed.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda are harnessing the power of social media to promote the third annual Turkey Trot 5K Benefit Walk/Run. With a comedic TikTok video that has captured the hearts and laughs of the community.

The Dalles Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting returns on November 24th to kick off the Holiday season with a burst of Christmas magic. Join us at 6:00 PM on our regular parade route in The Dalles for a dazzling parade featuring festive floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus. Afterward, head to The Dalles Chamber to witness the Tree Lighting Ceremony, filling the heart of the city with warmth and joy.

Members from the Portland branch of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) caught wind that we here in The Dalles boast five pipe organs, while many towns across the country our size have none. AGO contacted local organist Garry Estep to see about arranging an impromptu “organ crawl” so that some of their members might get literally “hands-on” to see what we have.

Celebrate the archaeology and history of the Pacific Northwest at the 1st Archaeology Roadshow in The Dalles, to be held on Saturday, November 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the River Gallery of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum at 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058. The event is free and open to the public.

Songer stated that he believes arresting someone for killing a wolf when it is attacking or killing livestock to be “a violation of the individual’s Constitutional rights.”

A Dia de los Muertos celebration at The Dalles Wasco County Library, saw an enormous attendance of over 250 community members last night, November 2nd from 5-7:30 p.m. The event included a resource fair, live music performances from Janelle Santos, and Los Renagados, dancing, pastries, tacos from Tacos Tumbras, hot camelia (a sweet cinnamon spiced herbal tea), ofrendas, crafts, lotería (a game of chance similar to bingo), face painting and a raffle.

Wild Brew cafe, located at 418 E Second St in The Dalles opened for business yesterday. In fact, the cafe was so full of patrons looking to support the grand opening that the cafe had run out of mozzarella cheese for their pizzas!

Jeremy Lee Anderson, 50, is one of two men who forced their way into Lewis’ house while he was home on Jan. 22. 2021. The men pistol-whipped and beat him.

Besides his wife, Jennifer, there were others who had a significant influence on Russell Spino’s life at TDHS. Mr. Rolen, Mr. Radford, and Mr. Kramer were always there for him. He’s grateful they encouraged him to finish high school. These men all believed in him and that made him believe in himself.

In this episode of the CCCNews Podcast, we interview Adolfo Molliendo, a first-generation immigrant from Guatemala, Gorge Dancing with the Stars winner, and a local winemaker about his latest adventure: a trek to Mt. Everest base camp and what it takes to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to hear Adolfo’s perspective on how to curate a life you love to live.

Take a look at what’s being done in The Dalles, Oregon to address homelessness by expanding access to transitional housing, food, and mental and behavioral healthcare and explore statistics that paint a picture of the spectrum of houselessness and how it informs what communities will need to be focused on in the coming years.

GOBHI has made preparations to sell its former property at 401 E. 3rd St. to Wasco County. The downtown 3rd Street building would serve as office space for county staff and existing tenants. The price for the building last stood at $3.8 million. The two-story building sits on .52 acres - Tom Peterson