Families decked out in costumes from cute to creepy took over downtown The Dalles this Halloween afternoon, marking a festive day filled with treats, costumes, and community spirit.

The original press box, known as the "Crow's Nest," was dismantled in 2022 due to structural and safety concerns stemming from years of wear and age. The new structure, set to be named the "Hawks Nest," will provide an updated and secure location for broadcasting, scoring, and event coordination, enhancing the experience of our Riverhawk athletes and fans. 

The holiday magic returns to downtown The Dalles on Friday, November 29th as the beloved Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony kick off the season with nostalgic joy. This year, the parade takes on the enchanting theme of “Toyland on Parade”, bringing cherished memories of childhood toys and holiday wonder to life.

The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2024 Classroom Mini-Grants. This year, NWCEF is awarding over $6,700 in grants to support innovative projects that foster enriched educational experiences and community engagement for students across the North Wasco County School District.

The program features all the latest scuttlebutt in Downtown TD with The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and CCCNews’ Josh Albert and Tom Peterson.

TD Overground makes its premier this Friday at Wines on Second as this fledgling group dedicated to uplifting The Dalles through art, music and culture brings singer-songwriter Margo Cilka to the stage at 6 p.m.

On Tuesday, troopers found that three offenders were out of compliance for failing to either update their registry or report their change of address. OSP made reports to the Wasco County District Attorney’s office requesting arrest warrants. 

Recent state and national reports have not been good for some major restaurant operators as news that the iconic Shari’s Cafe & Pies goes out of business and Denny’s announces the closure of 150 locations. 

Runyon has been on City Council for six years and has decades of local government experience, and he is quite clear on his positions in regard to investing into local infrastructure, most notably The Dalles Potable Water system. He says Google funds will play a major role.

The streets of downtown The Dalles were transformed into a scene straight out of a magical realm on Saturday, Oct. 19, as witches and warlocks gathered for the annual Witches Walk. The evening was filled with enchanted fun, casting a spell over locals and visitors alike.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the annual Veterans Day Parade, taking place on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 AM. This community event offers an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Realtor Brian Lauterbach with a background in business is up against former Jail Executive Director Jeff Justesen in a fall runoff for Wasco County Commissioner. The two garnered the most votes in the May Primary. They talk about Google dollars, a new hospital, Kramer Field, a sports complex and what the county leadership role is in a possible new high school.

Main Street businesses handling labor shortages, wildfire smoke impacts on local agriculture, and a review of how the regional economy is faring are just some of the topics covered this year at the annual Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium. 

With the upcoming forecasted cool wet weather, local Fire Districts, Wasco County, and The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) have agreed to lift the seasonal burn ban on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. This will allow for burning in barrels and small debris piles. Burning of larger slash piles is not included in lifting the ban.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to join us for this month’s "Mourning" Buzz, with a spooky spin, hosted by Anderson's Tribute Center.

Louis Red Cloud stepped into the sky on Saturday, Oct. 12, in quest of lighting up the Fun Group star in West the Dalles, atop the former Bert Hodges property.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, is the last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The Clerk’s office will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on this day. Postmarked registration cards are accepted.

North Central Public Health District’s (NCPHD) Board of Health has appointed Martha McInnes, BSN, RN, as the organization’s new director.

As CCCNews approaches its five-year anniversary, we have hit 5.5 million views. That's good news for us as we deliver local, honest stories for our communities and even better news for advertisers looking to grab some eyes in the gorge. To celebrate, we offer a $300 discount for businesses wanting to push sales and increase name recognition.

Saturday, Oct 12th at The Dalles, Thompson Park, The City's Beautification Committee distributed over 50 trees to all who had previously applied for the Tree Grant Give-Away.