Google looking to build up to $1.2 billion in new facilities
The City of the Dalles and Wasco County have been approached by Google in regards to a proposed Strategic Investment Program (SIP) agreement for the development of property they have privately purchased primarily consisting of the former aluminum plant site and the rodeo grounds.
Fly Like an Eagle: Exploring Winter Gorge Eagle Migration
Friends of the Columbia Gorge invites you to swoop into the world of bald eagles and their winter migration to the Columbia Gorge on Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. (Pacific) for a FREE live webinar.
NCPHD Begins Vaccinating Seniors, 80 and Older
North Central Public Health District is now providing COVID-19 vaccines to those 80 and older.
PNW Blizzard, Winter Storm Warning in Effect Feb 11th-13th
According to local meteorologists not one but two storms are on their way through the Columbia River Gorge this week. Expect arctic Easterly winds and snow at upper elevations.
Black Pioneers on the Oregon Trail, Sense of Place Event
Celebrate Black History Month. Join Mt. Adams Institute for a virtual Sense of Place event, Black Pioneers on the Oregon Trail, February 17, 2021 at 7 p.m. on Zoom featuring historian Zachary Stocks.
Celebrating Black History Month
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month? Check out our list to learn more about Black History in Oregon and Washington!
The 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award Winners
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce announced it’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Awards winners.
Broken Water Main, Repairs in Downtown The Dalles
Updated February 1st, 2021 3:30 PM Public Works has determined the cause of the broken water main. Road closures are expected to be in place all day Sunday January 31, 2021 through February 4, 2021. Some downtown businesses water service will be shut off during the water main repair. Downtown area customers may experience tap water to be discolored from stirred up sediment or milky white caused by tiny air bubbles.
OIB Unveils New Video Series Showcasing Local Businesses
Oregon Investment Board is unveiling a new video series showcasing their work with businesses in the Columbia River Gorge.
River Life shaping up in niche neighborhood
Maybe you want to walk out your front door and climb in your kayak. Maybe you just want to throw a line in the water and wait for the tip of a rod to twinkle. Or maybe you just want to walk a block to your local neighborhood wine bar and liven up a plate of charcuterie with a Cabernet Franc. By all means, go right ahead. But do it in The Dalles.
A Day in the Life, Houseless in The Dalles
What is it like to experience houselessness in The Dalles? Cole Goodwin of CCC News lives a day in the life to find out.
Preventing Human Trafficking in the Mid-Columbia Region
Learn the indicators of Human Trafficking in your communities. Introducing an anti-trafficking initiative, the Mid-Columbia Human Trafficking Task Force. Created in 2019, this task force is comprised of representation from many organizations from within Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler counties.
Online COVID Vaccination scheduling made easy; book yours now
The North Central Public Health District has streamlined the scheduling system for receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. A new recently launched web page allows you to sign up for your shot in less than a minute - it only requires your name and your email. You will then get a return email to book a time and day for your vaccination.
TD Home Prices Shoot Up as Housing Stock Dries Up
The housing market is on fire nationally. And The Dalles is helping to stoke the flames. Some 296 homes sold during 2020 and the housing market is now close to drying up entirely as listings have dropped to just 24 this month. The lack of supply is pushing prices higher and creating barriers for first-time homebuyers.
Thanks to You, The Next Door Had it's Most Successful Year Yet
Because of this thoughtful and caring community, The Next Door’s year-end fundraising campaign had its most successful year yet.
TD Police seek information on armed assault that occurred on Friday, Jan. 22
On Jan. 22 at approximately 7 PM, officers with The Dalles Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery on West 7th Street. Donald Lewis told police that armed individuals forcibly entered his residence. A struggle ensued and Lewis was forcibly restrained and severely assaulted and sustained significant injuries. Police are requesting information about the incident.
Washington State Opens New Categories of Eligibility for Vaccinations
Local hospitals are being inundated with as many as 85 calls an hour. So instead of calling your doctor to see if you’re eligible, visit Washington’s handy Find Your Phase website: https://form.findyourphasewa.org/210118771253954.
Original Wasco County Courthouse History programs for February
Karl Vercouteren gives us the lowdown on the Original Courthouse Regional History Forum for February 2021. Looks to be interesting. What happened along the Vote for Women Trail? Did Sir Francis Drake really land in Oregon? Who is George Vause, and do you know your local electrical history? Find out in this series of ZOOM forums.
DA Calls for Investigation of TD Police Officer, 10-Year Case Review
The Dalles Police Officer Jeff Keinlen has been put on administrative leave while The Wasco County District Attorney’s Office conducts an investigation into the officer’s credibility and truthfulness as a witness.
Gray wolves removed from Endangered Species List
The move allows federal agencies to shift management of wolves to state agencies across Columbia River Basin.
