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Kindergartens and 6th grade will be the first to return to in-person learning on March 15th.
The City of The Dalles Planning department recently sent a press release officially stating that The Grove Subdivision in East The Dalles on Richmond Street has been approved.
Speakers are invited to submit proposals for lectures that foster a deeper connection to place.
The art installation features wood carvings from Jeff Stewart and glass pieces by Andy Nichols.
Youth need to feel comfortable with our expectations of their relationships. When we do this, we can serve as a shoulder to cry on, a voice they can relate to and maybe even an advocate for their relationships’ health. Read more to learn about how to open up the communication.
Officials discussed multiple issues affecting locals, including the multi-million dollar Google proposal, The Grove subdivision in East The Dalles and a possible construction job near the John Day Dam that could bring 3,000 jobs. Read more here.
The Dalles Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to apply for a new Commercial Rent Relief Program.
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.
