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Newlands, You're Beautiful

Newlands, You're Beautiful

Tom Peterson
Positive News, Wasco County

The Beautification Committee for the city of The Dalles awarded Julie and Harley Newland of 419 E. 10th Street the homeowner the beautification award in partnership with Columbia Gorge Real Estate. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon & Hood River.


New Coffee Co. Opens in Mosier

New Coffee Co. Opens in Mosier

Cole Goodwin
Wasco County, Positive News, Home Page

Randonneé carries local roasts made with beans from many different countries including Guatemala, Ethiopia and Mexico.

“I’ve owned 10 Speed Coffee for 15 years,” said McGeeney. “10 Speed Coffee has gone on more of a wholesale route.” Wholesaling coffee requires a lot of consistency as opposed to creativity. For McGeeney there was a strong desire to get to engage with new beans, new roasts and create some truly delicious flavors right here in the gorge. And so Randoneé was born!

Get Ghoulish this October on A Historic Tour of Downtown The Dalles

Get Ghoulish this October on A Historic Tour of Downtown The Dalles

Haley Mast
Wasco County

Haunted history, macabre accounts, and funny anecdotes of Downtown The Dalles will be on-demand during the 2nd Annual The Dalles Main Street’s Ghost Walk. Starting October 9th through Halloween, The Dalles Main Street invites walkers to take a self-guided tour of Downtown The Dalles. Tour-goers will use a map provided at check out to find locations with posters, use their smart device to scan the posted QR code, and be instantly taken to a short video story of the location’s haunts or hilarious history.

What ICE Costs Our Communities: ICE detains two community members

What ICE Costs Our Communities: ICE detains two community members

Cole Goodwin
Wasco County, Home Page

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained two community members in The Dalles last week. The recent arrests expose the fragile existence of those trying to earn a living and make a contribution in The Dalles while putting the entire local LatinX community on edge as people are taken without warning, often in unmarked vehicles. It also exposes a system that on one side attempts to reform individuals at the local level, only to re-criminalize them on a federal level.

Coming to a Wall Near You

Coming to a Wall Near You

Haley Mast
Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County

The City of The Dalles is showcasing The Walldogs teaser mural, which is currently being crafted on 103 E. 3rd St. It’s on the wall facing the parking lot and City Hall. The mural is intended to get the community members excited for what's to come in September 2021. The city is encouraging onlookers to gather, wearing their masks, watch, and interact with the artists as they work.

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.

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