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Getting Spooky this year in The Dalles

Getting Spooky this year in The Dalles

Haley Mast
Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County

The Dalles Main Street has decided to cancel their downtown Halloween trick-or-treat event due to social distancing precautions. If your plan was to take the kiddos to downtown fear no more, there are many other alternatives to supply your children with a fun and safe Halloween celebration! Community members of The Dalles express their dynamics of celebrating Halloween this year.

What Happens to Your Recyclables?

What Happens to Your Recyclables?

Haley Mast
Home Page, Education, Wasco County

Recycling has always had its struggles, and China’s “National Sword” policy, enacted in January of 2018, has continued to place more limitations on local recycling facilities. The Dalles Disposal Service Center receives between 2,500 to 3,000 pounds of recyclables a day, so where does it all go? Jim Winterbottom is the district manager of Waste Connections. He takes us over the pitfalls of recycling in our community, and how we can work together to better improve it.

Community puts Bill Byram Back on the Road

Community puts Bill Byram Back on the Road

Haley Mast
Home Page, Wasco County

On Monday, the 21st, Bill Byrum was riding his motorcycle when he took an exit going eastbound off I-84 to enter The Dalles. It was his second day riding his new bike, so he was still adjusting to it. Bill lost control and hit a car leaving him severely injured. He was taken by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Request made to divide property on E. 14th, TD, into three lots

Request made to divide property on E. 14th, TD, into three lots

Columbia Community Connection
Wasco County

Billy and Diana requesting approval to partition an existing 17,755 SF property into three parcels of 10,961 SF, 2,954 SF and 3,840 SF respectively. LOCATION: Property is located at 2323 E. 14th Street and is further described as 1N 13E 2 DC tax lot 7300. Property is zoned High Density Residential (RH). Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmo & Hood River.


National Voter Registration Day 9/22

National Voter Registration Day 9/22

Haley Mast
Wasco County

Tuesday, September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day. This day is a reminder for citizens to register to vote, or to check their current voter registration leading up to the November General Election. All Wasco County residents are encouraged to participate by registering or updating their current voter information.

Consistent Cruisers

Haley Mast
Entertainment, Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County

Don and Sherry Helms enjoy their sunny stroll this morning, Monday, Sept. 21, on The Dalles waterfront trail. Don and Sherry have been happily married 47 years, and have been residents of The Dalles for 42 years. The Helms walk the trail nearly every morning, except when the smoke recently altered their routine. With smiles on their faces, they are joyous to be back outside under blue skies.

Colonel Wright Elementary School May Be Getting a New Name

Colonel Wright Elementary School May Be Getting a New Name

Cole Goodwin
Home Page, Wasco County, Education

Edited to include comments from NWASCO School Board Chair John Nelson on September 21st, 2020 12:00 PM

Colonel Wright Elementary School may be getting a new name! And it's about time, as many former students will tell you learning to spell “Colonel” correctly at any age is difficult. But even worse for many community members is the history attached to the name of the elementary school. For years community members have expressed discomfort over the name of the school, saying it honors a legacy of bloodshed instead of learning, growth, and community.

Sorosis Park Taken-Over By Beetle

Sorosis Park Taken-Over By Beetle

Haley Mast
Home Page, Wasco County

Pine trees make up 80% of the tree species in Sorosis Park. But sadly they soon will all be cut down. The Ips Beetle is to blame for this destruction, quickly taking over the pine trees in the park and killing all of them in a short 3-year span. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon, Hood River


Update on The Ruins - The Mystery of SC

Update on The Ruins - The Mystery of SC

Haley Mast
History, Home Page, Wasco County

The Ruins: News Update from facebook and Friends

Dianne Espy informed CCC News that her friend, Steve Curtiss, was the gentleman who carved his initials into the stone foundation. Look for an updated story on Monday once we get the chance to sit down and chat with Steve. Many folks on facebook also had the following interesting facts to add about the ruins.

Fire Touches TD Resident with Family in Estacada

Fire Touches TD Resident with Family in Estacada

Haley Mast
Home Page, Wasco County

Lindsay LeBreton is a long-time resident of The Dalles where she lives with her husband Ryan and is raising her family. But she grew up in the small town of Estacada where her parents, Jon and Debbie Kling still reside. The ongoing heartbreak of the Oregon wildfires has recently made way into her hometown of Estacada. CCC News spoke with Lindsey regarding her family’s struggle to leave behind their home and flee to safety.

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