Gleaners keeping the pantry full for some 950 locals
Virginia McKay, a 25- plus year veteran with Windy River Gleaners was at it again this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 28. Food boxes were prepared for some 950 people in East The Dalles. Cars were lined up past the overpass on Old Highway 30.
Mental Health crisis creates vicious local circle; most vulnerable left adrift
The ability to monitor and house people with mental imbalances has been “ripped out of the communities at a local level by the state and never been restored.” As a result, people are breaking down on city streets. They’re breaking laws, impacting the economy, and have local leaders flummoxed as the State of Oregon has failed to fund their treatment.
Retirement of Middle School bond drives taxes lower
Taxpayers within the Northern Wasco County School District 21 may have seen a decline in their property tax bills this year. Wasco County Tax Assessor Jill Amery points this out in the following document detailing the tax roll, and the retirement of the Middle-School bond.
Stories of Hope from The Next Door Raise Money to Support Empowerment and Health Services
The Next Door is holding its annual Stories of Hope event to raise money and spread awareness to support over two dozen programs aimed at supporting and empowering people with health promotion services, family services, youth services, economic development services, and treatment services in Wasco, Hood River, Skamania, Klickitat, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.
Election update: 40 plus percent of ballots returned in Wasco County
As of this morning, 7,560 of 18,403 ballots for the Nov. 3 general election had been returned in Wasco County, according to Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee. These numbers include ballots dropped off over the weekend but not all of the mail, she said.
Knitting Class: Christmas stocking
Are you thinking of knitting a Christmas stocking for the holidays, but haven’t quite mastered the skills? Columbia Gorge Community College has just the answer. “Knitting a Basic Christmas Stocking” is a series of CGCC Community Education classes, starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, and continuing each Wednesday through Dec. 9.
Lyle Pantry Feeds Families and Community Members
On Sep. 10th state officials and food providers released a statement saying food insecurity has been increasing statewide in Washington and Oregon. Due to the pandemic, this trend is expected to carry on for months ahead. The Lyle Good Food Pantry teamed up with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) to provide meals to local families and community members. Their efforts in curbing the food insecurity in our region have supplied an average of 50 local families with a food box each month.
Role Reversal to flip TD's Starlight Parade
The Parade must go on! The Starlight Parade will look a little different this year with a little role reversal. Floats will be parked on 3rd street and the public will drive past to view the decorated floats.
Ballot returns hit fevered pitch in Wasco County
Almost a third of ballots had already been returned to Wasco County this morning, Friday, Oct. 23, according to Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.
COVID Rapid testing available/ Pruebas rápidas disponibles
Clinics in Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties, and Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, have recently received rapid COVID-19 tests that produce results in just 15 minutes./ Las clínicas en los condados de Wasco, Sherman y Gilliam, y el Centro Médico Mid-Columbia en The Dalles, han recibido recientemente pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 que producen resultados en solo 15 minutos.
CCC News weekly 2-minute update for Oct. 23
Columbia Community Connection News presents a new weekly roundup of honest local news. Featuring The Dalles' own Yahaira Alvarez, CCC's newest video journalist.
Wasco County reports 10 new COVID Cases; State, 373
Oregon reports 373 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths.
Whispering Pines on W. 14th requests lot changes
Whispering Pines Estates is requesting City approval to re-plat lots 27, 28, and 29 at 2428, 2434, and 2440 W. 14th Street, The Dalles. in the Whispering Pines Subdivision Phase 3. The re-plat will combine the three lots and divide the combined lot into two separate lots of 9,648 SF and 10,297 Square Feet respectively.
Send Us Your Spooky photos!
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and gremlins, Halloween is just around the corner, and it's your time to shine. On the corner of E 8th and H St. in The Dalles a ninja turtle doll and metal robot are seen frolicking in the yard of spook! Do you have any Halloween themed decorations or costumes plans that will out-do your neighbor? Want a little friendly competition?
Dog Is My CoPilot Visits The Columbia River Gorge
Yesterday, Dog is My CoPilot paid an unexpected visit to Columbia Gorge Regional Airport in Dallesport when weather and logistics rerouted them from their usual stop in Troutdale. Dog is My CoPilot is a non-profit organization dedicated to the safe transport of at risk animals in overcrowded shelters at no cost. The plane landed at about 2PM and departed by 3PM. Dog is My CoPilot founder and president Peter Rork M.D. piloted the plane.
Find Your Happy Place
Where do you go to reset and refocus? Is it a real place or just a state of mind? People in and around town were asked where they go to relax, what makes it so special, who they enjoy their space with, if COVID-19 has made them feel differently about their happy place, and what they notice about themselves after they leave their calming space. Take a look at the positive outlooks these locals have…
New Columbia Gorge Postpartum Support Group
Columbia Gorge Postpartum Support group supports new parents in the transition from pregnancy to birth, breastfeeding, caring for your new infant, and all aspects of the postpartum experience. they welcome you and your partner to come to weekly meetings to ask questions, make new friends, get lactation and feeding support, and feel connected to others going through a similar experience.
The Dalles seeks new Police Chief; Ashmore to retire in April
The City of The Dalles began a search for a new Police Chief on Monday, Oct. 19th. Current Chief Patrick Ashmore said he plans on retiring in April after serving for five years in the position. The salary range for the position is $86,205 to $106,021 annually, not including benefits.
Initial ballot returns strong in Wasco County
Of the 18,403 ballots sent out for the Nov. 3 general election, 2.,425 have already been returned surpassing return rates during the past two elections, according to statistics provided by Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.
Big dig on East 19th
Tom Olson of Dufur excavates dirt and rock while Glenn Harding measures the depth this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 20. The two have good weather to look forward to today with a high of 65 degrees. But prognosticators are calling for a chill over the next four days with highs dropping into the 40s on Friday and Saturday.
