Benched but Brainstorming: Tell the City Your 2021 Goals for The City of The Dalles
Mark and Max share lunch and in downtown The Dalles and talk about what it might take to take our community from surviving to thriving.
Thieves work over Dufur; car stolen; license plates missing
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office is working through a series of reports involving a stolen vehicle from Washington, stolen license plates in Mosier, multiple car prowls in Dufur, and one man fleeing from police in Madras on Saturday afternoon. No one is in jail. But people are missing a lot of their belongings.
TD puts $100k of general fund dollars into business relief grants
City of The Dalles Small Business Relief Grant began accepting applications from eligible small businesses and small non-profits, based in The Dalles, today, Dec. 15. The application period will close at 5 p.m. on December 21, 2020.
Gov. Inslee Proposes Juneteenth as State Holiday, Announces $365 million Equity Policy Package
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced a historic equity policy package of $365 million in equity-related decision packages and budget items which would advance equity, increase accountability for police use of excessive force, and invest in equitable access to online learning for students.
TD Council triples the number of houseless shelters in split decision
Twelve more shelters will be added to the current village for the houseless at the end of Bargeway Road in The Dalles. Once the units are delivered and erected in weeks to come, the shelter village will have grown from 6 units to 18, with the ability to house, at maximum, 36 houseless people from The Dalles.
Vaccines not expected in Wasco County until Dec. 22
Local health officials are not expecting coronavirus vaccines to be available in Wasco County this week, but rather, are likely to come in on a second shipment on Dec. 22.
$700K up for grabs in grants for business & nonprofits reeling from virus
Local businesses hurting from the pandemic can now apply for grants that need to be awarded by the end of the month. MId-Columbia Economic Development District- MCEDD- turned on the online applications this morning.
Gleaners take shelter in $10k grant from City
The City of The Dalles has done it again. City officials are granting $10,000 to Windy River Gleaners so that they can continue to distribute food to local families hard hit by the coronavirus. It is the second such donation in as many weeks.
Stevenson Warming Shelter Preparing To Open Its Doors; Seeking Volunteers!
The Stevenson Warming Shelter is preparing to open soon to provide a safe and warm overnight space for homeless persons during the cold winter season.
Salmon Claus is Coming to Town!
Salmon Claus and his helpers need your help to bring the holiday spirit to Tribal Nation Elders, adults, and children living along the Columbia River!
SPIKE: Wasco County has 97 COVID cases in six days
North Central Public Health has found a significant amount of Wasco County’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases is due to Thanksgiving gatherings. From Dec. 3 through Dec. 8 the county recorded 97 cases.
Drone Footage of Sorosis Park Shows Pine Beetle Devastation
Drone footage of Sorosis Park post pine tree removal shows the desolation pine beetles have brought to the park. For information on the pine tree removal and future plans for the park read our article from September or stay tuned for further updates.
Furry Love: Everybody Wins in Pet Photo Contest
Columbia Basin Care has announced the winners of it’s Pet Photo Contest!
Couple injured in 2018 seek $1.2 million from Cruise organizers
The crash and burn of Ronald Leroy Madorin’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air after a burnout on Second Street in 2018 has a local couple who were injured during the wreck seeking $1.2 million in compensation. They are seeking compensation from The City of The Dalles, The Dalles Main Street Program, The Rotary Club of The Dalles and the Mid-Columbia Car Club.
East and West Gorge Weather and Mt Hood Forecast: Air Stagnation Warning in Effect
An air stagnation warning is in effect in Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge until 7:00 PM today. Effected areas include the cities of Odell, Hood River, Carson, and Underwood.
The Dalles Art Center Installs Home Away from Home for Traveling Sculptures
The Dalles Art Center has installed two new concrete bases which will soon be home away from home for traveling sculptures which will visit TDAC in the near future.
Klickitat County Reports Active COVID-19 Outbreak
Klickitat County Health Department (KCHD) has received notification from Skyline Health of two staff members with COVID-19 positive tests. At the time of this press release these individuals are self-isolating and no additional hospitalizations have occurred.
Salvation Army Food pantry propped up with $30,000 in contributions
A tidal wave of contributions for The Salvation Army has poured in during the past 24 hours, according to multiple officials and business leaders.
“What a great community we have,” said Chris Zukin who sits on the advisory board for The Salvation Army.
$700k in COVID relief to be granted to businesses this month
Local businesses hurting from the pandemic may see some financial relief in the form of grants in weeks to come. That may be good news for businesses such as restaurants or gyms that have seen a vast drop in revenue or even forced to temporarily close such as in the case of athletic clubs. Grants to be available as early as next week.
TD Starlight Parade Route described
The black line on this map shows where floats will be parked this evening during the Starlight Parade. Parade-goers will be able to drive in the right-hand lane and view the floats, which will be parked along the left side of the street. Get your hot chocolate and marshmallows ready. There are 26 floats entered in this year’s parade.
