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Business, Home Page, Wasco County

Urban Renewal is bent on creating nice spaces downtown The Dalles in an effort to rev up the local economy through increased tourism and trade. But do they need to teardown Tony’s Town and Country at 401 E. 2nd St. to get it done? Read more here.

Mar 24

Mar 24 CCC News is Giving Pollinator Friendly Native Seeds to Our Supporters

Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County

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Mar 24

Mar 24 TD Varsity Soccer Girls Wake Up After Score, Punish Pendleton, 3-1

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, Wasco County

The Dalles Riverhawks varsity girls soccer team played a phenomenal game against The Pendleton Buckaroos at on Tuesday.

Mar 23

Mar 23 PSP Reports Pesticides in Wasco Watersheds Are At Lowest Ever

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Positive News, Home Page, Wasco County

The Pesticide Stewardship Partnership program has reported a downward trend in pesticide detections over the last ten years.

Mar 23

Mar 23 WAGAP Receives $2M in Grant Funds to Prevent Evictions

Home Page, Klickitat County, Wasco County

Renters and landlords in Skamania and Klickitat Counties may be eligible to apply

Mar 22

Mar 22 MCCAC Awarded $3 Million to Address Houselessness

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded $3,123,616 to support regional efforts to address houselessness and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 22

Mar 22 La Salle Prep bests The Dalles Riverhawks in 5A battle

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Sports, Home Page, Wasco County

The Dalles Riverhawks faced off against La Salle Prep Falcons last Friday night at 7 PM.

Mar 20

Mar 20 Wasco County Special Election Update: Final Candidate List

Wasco County, Home Page

Mar 20

Mar 20 The Dalles Public Works to Install New Sewer Main on Scenic Drive

City of The Dalles

Environment, Home Page, Wasco County

Monday March 22, 2021, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin installation of a sanitary sewer main on East Scenic Drive between the entrance to Columbia Gorge Community College and the entrance to Sorosis Park.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Column: Socially Responsible Investing has Sustainable Upside

Dave & Michelina

Business, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County

From Fair Planet Advisors: Turns out what’s good for the planet and society also makes for a good investment. Evidence that business strategy focused on material Environmental, Social and Governance issues is synonymous with high-quality management teams and improved returns. Learn more about it here.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Scholarships Available - Columbia Basin Care Foundation

Business, Education, Positive News, Wasco County, Hood River County

THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

Mar 17

Mar 17 CGOA Stages Presents THE FANTASTICKS

Entertainment, Art, Wasco County

Just over thirteen months since the global pandemic brought an end to live performances, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is poised to present its first new theatrical performance, Tom Jones’ and Harvey Schmidt’s beloved romantic comedy The Fantasticks.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Builder Intends to add 3 Townhouses to Old Dufur Road

Home Page, Business, Wasco County

Steve Delaere of Grandview Builders in Hood River is requesting approval to partition one 12,480 SF parcel into three parcels of 4,260 SF, 3,600 SF, and 4,620 SF respectively for three townhouses on Old Dufur Road in The Dalles. Read more.

Mar 15

Mar 15 The Dalles Bridge to Undergo Repairs

The Dalles Bridge, a steel-truss-cantilever bridge on U.S. 197 constructed in 1953, will begin undergoing construction to repair the failing bridge deck in March.

Mar 13

Mar 13 Mt. Adams Buddhist Temple presents "Buddhist Basics"

Mt. Adams Buddhist Temple is hosting a four part zoom series exploring the basic teachings of the Buddha.

Mar 12

Mar 12 Wasco County Special Election Update: Candidates in Short Supply

Looking for a way to serve your community? Wasco County is seeking candidates for the Wasco County Special District Election on May 18, 2021.

Mar 11

Mar 11 White Salmon and Mosier Pass Climate Crisis Resolutions Unanimously

Environment, Home Page, Klickitat County, Wasco County

The growing awareness of the worldwide climate emergency was evident on the evening of March 3rd when the City Councils of White Salmon and Mosier passed nearly identical Climate Crisis Resolutions unanimously.

Mar 11

Mar 11 Semi Truck on Fire, 10 Miles West of Biggs Junction - March 11, 7:20 p.m.