Decisions would allow commercial logging in most restricted area of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, in violation of Scenic Area law and Gorge Management Plan

Community Cleanups in The Dalles are rebooting after a hiatus due to the coronavirus.
The next clean-up is scheduled for March 13 at 10 a.m. Meet at Thompson Park. Wear appropriate clothing such as boots and jeans, and gloves are also great for protecting your hands.

Wasco County Commissioners delayed a vote on Wednesday, March 3, on a proposed agreement with Google that could bring two new data centers and some $126 million to the local community. County Administrative Officer Tyler said the agreement might be ready by March 17, but said he would not be surprised if it took longer. “Stay tuned on that aspect.”

The City of The Dalles announced the decision to terminate Jeff Kienlen’s employment with the City of The Dalles Police Department in a press release today.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their All About The Cherry event during the month of July 2021 to highlight the cherry industry.

The quick thinking of several The Dalles Fred Meyers employees has saved the life of a local man who suffered a medical emergency at Fred Meyer.

A new hub for food carts as well as a new bar and deli with Oregon Lottery is digging in on West Sixth Street, The Dalles. “We have loose verbal commitments for five food carts,” said Trevor Manning with Pomona Street LLC, the company behind the development. “So far we have five different cuisines that are interested.”

Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, shines a spotlight on one of its longest running mentor and mentee matches.

On Tuesday, March 2nd, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 36‐ year‐old Jason Whitman received a 95‐month prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault constituting domestic violence.

Wasco County Commissioners are set to consider the approval of the latest Google tax agreement that would reduce property taxes for Google for 15 years and could also bring some 126 million dollars to the local community at their regular meeting Wednesday, March 3.

The Wasco County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Officer Jeff Kienlen, a police officer assigned to The Dalles Police Department, has been added to the office’s Tier 1 Brady list and will be immediately barred from testifying in any case prosecuted by the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office because of his intentional and malicious deceptive conduct.

Oregon’s State Land Use Board of Appeals has approved the Legacy Development Subdivision in east The Dalles, according to an opinion posted Friday, Feb. 26. “The city council's decision is reversed, and the city is ordered to approve petitioner's application,” the opinion reads.

North Wasco County School District School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Carolyn Bernal as Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2021.

Looking for a way to serve your community? Wasco County is seeking candidates for the Special District Election on May 18, 2021. The last day to file for candidacy is March 18th. The purpose of this election is to elect board members for the various districts such as schools, fire, water, library and more.

Soft white wheat prices in the mid-Columbia hit $7.65 per bushel yesterday and were still sticking there this morning, according to Mid Columbia Producers cash bid.

Governor Kate Brown today announced that 16 counties improved in risk level, with 10 of those improving from Extreme Risk to High, Moderate or Lower risk categories.

Mid-Columbia Medical Center has an easy and free way to dispose of expired or unwanted medications now. Medications can be dropped off at a kiosk located at the entrance of the MCMC Emergency Department. cccnews.com columbiacommunityconnection.com

Wasco County has dropped from the COVID-19 “Extreme Risk” category back down to the state’s “Lower Risk” category effective Friday, February 26th.

The Dalles City Councilors heard from one resident that they believed the proposed agreement with Google was a “done deal.” Councilors disagreed, noting they were taking testimony In preparation of deciding on whether to give the global tech giant tax breaks. Public testimony, however, swayed heavily toward approving the deal.

Get current on the history of electricity in Wasco County with the fourth and final event in the Original Wasco County Courthouse 2021 Regional History Forum this Saturday February 27th.