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Upon the conclusion of the presentation of evidence, the grand jury returned a not true bill today, finding that the use of force by Wasco County Sheriff’s Deputies Tyler Williams and Joshua Augustus, and The Dalles City Police Officer Jeremiah Dutton that resulted in Law’s death was justified and not criminal under Oregon law. Sheriff’s Deputy Kanyon Reams and The Dalles City Police Officers Nolan Randall and Ezequiel Pitones were also on the scene during the incident, but the latter three did not discharge their firearms.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Larch Creek Fire Update July 10: More accurate mapping places fire at 7,100 acres

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Initial attack crews worked through the night putting in dozer lines and burnouts along the east and west flanks from the north down to the unsecured south. The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Fire Management Team as well as the Green Incident Management Team from the Oregon State Fire Marshal are in place at the Dufur High School.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Meet the Travel Trainer Who’s Changing Lives for Gorge Residents

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Navigating public transit in the Columbia River Gorge can be daunting for many, but Sara Crook, a dedicated ‘Travel Trainer’ with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) and Columbia Area Transit, is on a mission to change that, one rider at a time.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Unions and D21 Confront Clerical Error in Tentative Agreement; grievance filed

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D21EA President Jodi Ketchum emphasized that the unions now face a critical choice: move forward with the tentative agreement or reopen bargaining.

Jul 3

Jul 3 Celebrate Independence Day in The Dalles: A Day Packed with Fun, Fitness, and Fireworks!

Join The Dalles community on Thursday, July 4, for a full day of festivities celebrating Independence Day. Start your morning with the Rocket Run along the scenic Columbia River, followed by a free community breakfast and yoga session. Enjoy the charm of the Hometown USA Parade, a concert in City Park, and a lively block party. Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks display over the Columbia River. Don’t miss out on this day filled with fun, fitness, and patriotic pride!

Jul 2

Jul 2 Farm Stand in The Dalles Opens After Months of Preparation

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After months of dedicated work, Farm Stand, a community market and farm-to-table café, opened its doors today. The new establishment is committed to providing fresh, organic, and locally sourced food to the community.

Jul 1

Jul 1 Photo Gallery: Pride in The Dalles

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Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance (CGPA) celebrated LGBT Pride Month in downtown The Dalles on Saturday, June 29. Hundreds flocked to the event to enjoy celebrating LGBTQ resilience and the fight for equal rights.

Jul 1

Jul 1 City of TD Seeks Community Input on Tourism Vision and Transient Room Tax Use

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The City of The Dalles is seeking community input on tourism and the use of Transient Room Tax (TRT) revenues via a survey available on the City’s website and Facebook page, accepting responses until July 15th at 5:00 PM.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Library to Send 478 Cranes to Hiroshima

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The Dalles-Wasco County Library has collected 478 cranes from the community as part of their 1,000 cranes project. The project was a cultural appreciation event for Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Grand Jury Indicts Noe Zaragoza, Jr. On Murder in the Second Degree

Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced the grand jury indicted Noe Zaragoza, Jr. (23) for Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon With a Firearm, Menacing, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. Zaragoza, Jr. was indicted on Wednesday, June 26.

Jun 27

Jun 27 NWPRD Plants More Trees at Sorosis Park

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In a continued effort to restore Sorosis Park’s Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District (NWPRD) in collaboration with Alpenglow has planted 25 new trees at Sorosis Park.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Sherman County 4-H Day Camp Wraps Up Two Days of Outdoor Education and Excitement

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The Sherman County 4-H Day Camp held June 12 and June 13 at Camp Morrow lakeside facility in Wamic resulted in many happy campers! Thirty campers, nine teen counselors, and eleven adult staff and instructors gave the youth an active, educational, and fun outdoor experience outdoors on Pine Hollow Reservoir.

Jun 26

Jun 26 TDHS Rocket Run is July 4th!

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This Fourth of July, The Dalles High school will host a Fourth of July Rocket Run, on July 4th at 7 a.m. at Bargeway Pub & Catering! (Day of registration open at 6:30 a.m.) This all-day celebration not only commemorates Independence Day but also fosters community spirit and health.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Fatal Shooting in The Dalles June 22; Suspect Identified and At Large

Police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning , June 22 in The Dalles, OR. The suspect has been deemed armed and dangerous, according to a press release from The Dalles Police Department.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Gorge Festival of Nations Returns to Cascade Locks

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The Columbia River Gorge Festival of Nations returned to Cascade Locks Port in Marina Park after a 14 year hiatus on Saturday, June 15. More than 1,000 people traveled from across the region to celebrate the traditions and culture of the Columbia River tribes.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Names Released in Officer Involved Shooting in The Dalles

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The City of The Dalles Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office released the names of the officers and suspect involved in the stolen commercial boom truck incident that ended in a fatal shooting on June 18.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Fire Weather Watch Issued for Lower Columbia Basin