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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum celebrates International Owl Awareness Day Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with owl education, games, and pellet dissection clinics.

Jul 22

Jul 22 The New Face of Crime Victims Assistance in Wasco County

Wasco County, The Dalles, Home Page

This week as a part of the Wasco County DA’s Office moved its Crime Victim’s Advocacy services into its own office. James Barber, Victims Advocate Coordinator, said the move is a part of the Office’s plan to create a more welcoming, safe, and accessible space for victims of crimes to seek counsel and advocacy.

Jul 20

Jul 20 It's a Hot Week in Gorge Entertainment- July 21

Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the Hood River County Fair Schedule, Mark Daly’s new release and the Santana-inspired Soul Sacrifice. Read more here.

Jul 19

Jul 19 MCCAC Awarded Nearly $550,000 in Utility Bill Payment Assistance

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Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded nearly $550,000 to assist Hood River, Wasco and Sherman County residents in keeping current on their household utilities

Jul 16

Jul 16 Former TD Police Officer Jeff Kienlen to Bring Lawsuit Against City of The Dalles

Former City of The Dalles Police Officer Jeffery Kienlen has given notice that he intends to bring a lawsuit against the City of The Dalles for ‘unlawful termination’ of his employment at the TD Police Department.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Former Wasco County DA Eric Nisley Sues Wasco County, Oregon Attorney General

Eric Nisley is suing for nearly $3 million in damages. He said his reputation had been tarnished by his removal from the Wasco County DA’s office following a disciplinary 60-day suspension of his license to practice law. The Oregon State bar found that he had lied to investigators no less than six times.

Jul 15

Jul 15 Soft White Wheat - Lack of Rain Brings some Pain

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The Soft White Wheat harvest is serving up a little heartbreak this July as farmers are cutting into their fall crops to find wheat heads yielding around 50 percent of a normal year. A smaller harvest and depleted supplies from record sales last year could mean a bounce in price though.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Eilene Eislinger Turned 100 today!

The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News

Originally from Grass Valley in Sherman County, Eilene has lived life to the fullest, from raising a family to traveling to 66 different countries she’s made the most of the last 100 years.

Jul 14

Jul 14 'A Firey Blur' First Hand Account of Fire That Destroyed 100-Year-Old Barn in Wasco County

“It was kind of a blur, the whole thing happened so quickly,” said Lana Bishop-Atkins, “It took only minutes from the time we saw smoke on the other side of the hill to the time it was within feet of our houses.”

Jul 9

Jul 9 Lana Jack Joins the Red Road to DC to Seek Federal Recognition of Celilo Wy’am Tribe

Lana Jack is on a mission to get to Washington DC and ask them to honor their unfulfilled promises to her people.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Minimum Wage Increases July 1st

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

An analysis of the local and regional impact of increasing minimum wage in Oregon, economists changing views, and a quick look at legislation that would significantly raise both state and federal minimum wages.

Jun 29

Jun 29 UPDATE: Wasco County Bans Fireworks amid Heatwave

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The City of Dalles is enacting a fireworks ban in the city limits through July 9 because of the historic heatwave the region is currently undergoing. Multiple cities in the region, including Hood River, are following suit. The ban will have no effect on large aerial displays permitted by the state fire marshall in both The Dalles and Hood River.

Jun 25

Jun 25 Warm Springs Gets Hit with Second Fire

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While firefighters were able to improve fire lines on the s-503 Fire on the Warm Springs Reservation yesterday, a second blaze occurred near the Warm Springs Casino on Highway 26, closing traffic and calling for additional support

Jun 21

Jun 21 Quick Look: The Impact of Climate Change on Wildfires in The PNW

The Dalles, Weather, Wasco County, Home Page

A quick look at the impact of climate change on wildfires in the Pacific Northwest.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Fire Season Comes Early to the Columbia Basin Amid High Temps- Evacuations and Heat Advisory in Affect

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Weather

There is a level 3 GO NOW evacuation in effect for a small portion of Kelley Springs Rd to the northeast of the fire. A heat advisory is currently in place for June 21st in the Columbia River Basin.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Riverfront Revitalization to bring Relaxation

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The west end of The Dalles Riverfront Trail is getting some needed repairs this week and is expected to reopen at the end of June. That is welcome news to fishermen, bikers and walkers, rollerbladers, skaters, scooter riders, recumbent cruisers, swimmers, lunchtime loopers, diggity dog movers and skateboard cruisers.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Get Moving with Gorge Youth Mentoring Fundraiser

Hood River County, Positive News, Wasco County

Gorge Youth Mentoring (GYM), a program of The Next Door, announces its summer-time virtual fundraiser: GYM Gets You Moving! First, choose your adventure: walk, run, bike, or some combination of all three. Register for the event, create your online profile and choose how many miles you’ll complete before August 5th. Adult registration is $50, kids ages 5-17 are $25.

Jun 16

Jun 16 The Cherryville Chant - thud, thud, thud