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Nov 17

Nov 17 Native Dances bring a heartbeat to Chenowith Elementary

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

Giant hammering beats followed rhythmic cadence in the drum circle as Nick Reyes, Wesley Walsey and Ted Walsey brought the gym to life.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Developer aims to construct 78 units of housing in TD, addresses housing shortage

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Yakima-based developer intends to build 60 apartments, 18 townhouses and has already broken ground on the construction of a Starbucks near McDonald’s and The Dalles Bridge. The construction could address the dearth of housing in The Dalles, which has seen housing stocks at historic lows in the last several years.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Experience the Magic of Christmas: 'A Christmas Carol' Comes to The Dalles

Serious Theater in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation presents Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” Timeless and beloved by many, this classic story embodies the true meaning of Christmas – peace, love, and joy. Presented as a reader’s theater, the production “hits the boards” the weekend after Thanksgiving: Friday November 24th at 2:00 p.m.

Nov 15

Nov 15 'The Art of Interbeing' on display at Hood River Library through Nov. 29

Art, Entertainment, Hood River County, The Dalles, Positive News

Abstract artists wrought from the isolation and uncertainty of the early days of the COVID pandemic continue their path of creativity and are sharing their works with the public at the Hood River Library this month at 502 State Street.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Miraculous transformation? WaFd Bank intends to build on West 6th in TD

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Michael Wannick submitted the application for the single-story bank with a drive-through and parking at 1014 W. Sixth Street, across the street from the Barbecue Restaurant earlier this month. The application is pending for comment and final decision.

Nov 15

Nov 15 TDHS Marching Ensemble raises baton, tests their brass at Northwest Competition

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Starting in mid-August, these kids devote hundreds of hours throughout the season to perfect 5 minutes on the field. And it paid off. This year, The Dalles High School Marching Ensemble took this practice to the next level for the first time in the school’s history.

Nov 13

Nov 13 TDPD Achieves Full Accreditation, Setting New Standards in Law Enforcement Excellence

Great news for the City of The Dalles Oregon. Your Police Department has achieved a huge milestone in the history of our Department. We are now a fully accredited agency through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance. This affirms our commitment to best practices in Law Enforcement and the highest ideals in public safety.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Casting Call: 'Peter Pan' Auditions for Young Actors at The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre

The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre is hosting open auditions for the spring performance of “Peter Pan”. Auditions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 28 and 29, 4-6 p.m. for amateur actors aged 8-13 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Holiday Shopping and Events in Downtown The Dalles

Join 35 + businesses in a variety of sectors including health & beauty, food & drink, clothing, gifts, and more. Businesses will be offering various holiday events, sales, and festivities between November and December. “Sip and Shop” your way through downtown the Dalles on Friday, December 15th. Businesses will be open 5-8 p.m. or later serving treats, drinks, and holiday cheer.

Nov 11

Nov 11 TD Tree of Hope, Christmas to ignite skies for 70th year

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.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Gander and Goose Brings Wildcrafted Botanical Cocktails to White Salmon

Home Page, Business, Klickitat County, The Dalles

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.

Nov 10

Nov 10 "Cookies, Cocoa, and Photos with Santa" Returns for Another Year of Giving Dec. 2nd

Home Page, Hood River County, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

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.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory: A Tale of Resilience Takes Center Stage at Granada Theatre Nov. 12

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.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Three Coaches and Dozens of The Dalles High School Athletes Receive All-League Honors

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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.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Oregon and Washington Rank in the Top Ten U.S. States For Weather Related Driving Fatalities

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Skamania County, Hood River County

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.

Nov 8

Nov 8 800 Megawatt Solar Project Proposed in Wasco County

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

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.

Nov 7

Nov 7 TDHS School Bond Votes Are In; "We're Not Giving Up" Says PAC

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

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.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Hilarity for Charity: Local Auto Dealership's TikTok Spurs Runners to Thanksgiving Event