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Mid Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) held a Contractor and Volunteer appreciation lunch at The Annex in The Dalles today, to thank all the folks, including 21 local contractors that have done work on The Annex over the last six months.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Antelope Creek Fire Burns 380 Acres in South Wasco County

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A wind-driven wildfire broke out on the south side of Highway 293 and OR-218 near Antelope, Oregon yesterday, prompting an immediate response from multiple agencies. As of 5:30 pm yesterday, the fire has consumed approximately 380 acres

Jul 18

Jul 18 MCEDD Seeks New Board Members

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The Dalles, OR, July 17, 2023— Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) has openings for several boards staffed by the organization, including the MCEDD Board of Directors and the MCEDD Loan Administration Board.

Jul 17

Jul 17 The Dalles Police Officer Honored For Her Life Saving Actions Following Vicious Dog Attack

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The Dalles City Police Chief Tom Worthy, presented Officer Karrie Call with the department’s Life Saving Award at The Dalles City Council meeting on July 14th. The honor was bestowed upon Call for her swift and life saving actions following a vicious dog attack in April.

Jul 8

Jul 8 "We Lost Everything" Families Devastated By Wildfire

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Several families lost their homes in Milepost 86 fire on June 14th, 2023. But while some families GoFundMe’s quickly met their goal, others have been lagging behind. Fortunately, community organizers are working hard to ensure that they don’t get left behind.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Wasco County Commissioners Approve YouthThink Social Media Outreach Contract

Wasco County Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 5th, 2023. Commissioners made decisions regarding drug prevention outreach, Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding, and discuss adoption of the Wasco County Transit Development Plan.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Breaking News: 3 Acre Fire in Mosier, Structure Fire in Dufur

A fire has been reported in Mosier near Vensel Rd. A structure fire has also been reported in Dufur and units are on scene.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Columbia Riverkeeper Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors

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Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of a new member, Portland-based Carlos Marroquin. Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors oversees the organization’s advocacy goals and policies, finances, and public relations.

Jul 6

Jul 6 July's Beautification Award goes to Christina Dauenhauer

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The City of The Dalles Beautification Committee has proudly declared Christina Dauenhauer as the recipient of July's Beautification Award.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Cherry Harvest Off to a Late Start, Bumper Crop May Undercut the Bottom Line

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This year’s cherry harvest is off to a slow start due to an unusually cool spring and summer weather. Orchardists report that high yields across the region are causing significant market impacts.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Cooling kits to replace shelters

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As summer temperatures begin to rise, Community Action Agencies in the Gorge are preparing to assist people in need of combating life-threatening weather conditions with individual Cooling Kits delivered by Houseless Outreach Coordinators.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Jacob Wilson Ruled Unfit to Proceed in Court, Sent to Oregon State Hospital

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In a turn of events, Jacob David Wilson, 32, was ruled unfit to proceed in court on May 18th, 2023. Wilson had been held on a charge of murder, unlawful use of a weapon, fourth-degree assault, and menacing in connection with the killing of Amber Tracy on April 5th in east The Dalles.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Video & Photo Gallery: The Dalles Pride Parade

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Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance (CGPA) hosted their 2nd annual pride parade and resource fair in The Dalles on June 25th. Over 150 people marched in the parade and about 300 people visited the resource fair at Lewis and Clark Festival Park throughout the day.

Jun 26

Jun 26 The Dalles Wasco County Library to Celebrate Harry Potter Day and More this July

The Dalles Wasco County Library has announced their event line up of July events.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Local Robotics Student Achieves Dream, Secures Acceptance into West Point Military Academy

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It wasn’t easy. It took Chase Sam two cycles of applications, several years of effort, and multiple interviews with state senators and congressmen, but he has now realized his long-cherished dream. Chase said his experience with the Wasco County 4-H & TDMS underwater robotics (ROV) program and high school football helped prepare him for the Academy.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Milepost 97 Fire Burns 3.5 Acres

A fire along I-84 at milepost 97 6 miles east of The Dalles, OR was reported at 7:19 a.m. on June 16, 2023.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Hood River and Wasco County First Book Program Expands and Rebrands

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Hood River, OR— After 22 years (Hood River) and 5 years (Wasco) of individual county efforts to improve the literacy of underserved children, First Book Hood River County and First Book Wasco County are combining their literacy efforts and adding Klickitat and Skamania Counties to become “Books for Kids Columbia Gorge”.

Jun 15

Jun 15 MCMC and Adventist Health Celebrate Partnership With Renaming of Facilities

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The Dalles, OR— On June 14, 2023, Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Adventist Health gathered together to officially celebrate the new relationship that advances rural healthcare across The Dalles and Columbia River Gorge. It was revealed that the Mid-Columbia Medical Center will now be known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.

Jun 14

Jun 14 MILEPOST 87 FIRE in The Dalles