Sep 20

Sep 20 Google Hosts Kids Robotics Workshop

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education

The free two day workshop was focused on providing a unique hands-on opportunity for 6th-10th graders to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math and enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunchs and snacks catered by Bargeway Pub & Catering.

Sep 15

Sep 15 Question of the Week: Does The Dalles need a new high school?

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

North Wasco County School District held drop-in tours of The Dalles High School on Thursday, September 14th from 4-7 p.m., giving voters an inside look at the building before the November vote on a $140 million bond to build new high school facilities. CCCNews asked attendees to share their thoughts on whether The Dalles needs a new high school.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Mosier Community School Introduces New Director; Begins Facility Projects to Improve Safety

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education

Mosier School Board held a special in person board meeting to introduce their new Interim Executive Director Matt Henry, and to provide an update on facilities projects to improve safety and security at the school following threats of gun violence in April of 2023.

Sep 14

Sep 14 First Day In A New Space: Backpack Program's New Location Streamlines Student Food Access

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

Today the Community Backpack Program had their first day of operation at their new location at Columbia Gorge Food Bank located at 3525 Crates Way, in The Dalles. Volunteers packed 195 bags with take-home weekend meal supplies for food insecure students in the area.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Column: Local Grads Make the World A Better Place Episode 3, Meet Erik Gardipee

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

This is the third column in a series looking at students who were educated within The Dalles School system and who have gone on to make major contributions to our community by bringing their skills and experience back home to make an impact for all of us. In this story find out what Erik Gardipee has been up to since graduation.

Sep 12

Sep 12 Maryhill Ratz Skate for Big Cheese: Tour de Maryhill Highlights Fun, Family, & Mental Health Awareness

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County

Maryhill Ratz held their annual skate school, campout, and international qualifier race for the 2024 World Roller Games in Italy at the Maryhill Loops on September 2-4.

Sep 8

Sep 8 “I Walk With My Head A Little Higher”: The Annex Brings Hope, Better Living Conditions

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

In this interview, Joe Davies, an employed Air Force veteran and former software engineer from Montana opens up about his experience with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and how his move from the pallet shelters on Bargeway Road into The Annex has impacted him for the better.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Suspicious Death at Motel in The Dalles Sparks Investigation

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious death of 33-year-old Portland woman, Samantha "Sammie" Bergren, who was found deceased at the Super Motel 8 at 609 Cherry Heights On September 3, 2023.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Hood River Bridge Toll Increase: What You Need to Know for September 1

Cole Goodwin

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

As the sun sets on August, the communities of Hood River, White Salmon and neighboring regions need to gear up for an imminent change: the toll rate hike on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Set to begin September 1st, this alteration has stirred conversations among regular bridge commuters, local businesses, and the Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners.

Aug 19

Aug 19 North Wasco County School Board to interview for vacant board seat on Aug. 24

Columbia Community Connection

Wasco County, The Dalles, Education

Applicants interviewing for the Zone 5 position are the following:

Aug 17

Aug 17 From Classroom to Dam: Local Educator Finds Joy as Park Ranger

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

Many people in the community know my mom, Sue-Ann Rodriguez Goodwin, as the dedicated educator who cared for and educated their kindergarteners at Colonel Wright Elementary School. After decades of service, she has made a career shift and is now educating locals and tourists alike at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Ranchers, Fire Crews Knock Down Fire On Mill Creek Road in The Dalles

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles

A fire was reported at the 4000 block of Mill Creek Road in The Dalles today at around 2 p.m.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Meet Your New Columbia River Gorge Commissioner: An Interview with Elaine Albrich

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

Originally from Portland, this soon to be Dufur resident is a new resident of the Gorge but her passion for the outdoors and the land runs deep. Now, this land use attorney is hoping to bring her knowledge navigating and resolving complex land use issues to the Gorge Commission.

Aug 10

Aug 10 The Wagon Social Club Opens in Mosier

Cole Goodwin

Wasco County, Home Page, Business

A few months ago Maren McGeeney, decided to take a leap of faith. After decades working in other people’s restaurants and cafe’s she decided to put her culinary and barista skills to the test by opening The Wagon Social Club in Mosier, OR. This hip food cart shares outdoor patio seating, with Randonée Coffee Co., a local coffee shop owned by Maren’s husband Bryan McGeeney, and sits kitty corner from several other food carts in the area.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Help Kiwanis Stuff The Bus With School Supplies August 10th-12th!

Robin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education

The Dalles Kiwanis Club is preparing for its third annual "Stuff the Bus" project, a school supply drive aimed at filling a bus with vital learning tools for local school children. Starting tomorrow, August 10th-12th

Aug 8

Aug 8 There's Less Than a Month Left in the Put the Scenic Back in Sorosis Fundraiser

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Environment, Wasco County

The Put the Scenic Back in Sorosis fundraiser led by Annette Beyers, has successfully raised over $200,000, of their $347,000 fundraising goal. With less than a month left in the fundraiser, the park still needs to raise some $142-$147k to push phase sne of the park's rehabilitation project over the finish line.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Barbie Movie Review: The Good, The Bad and the Glamorous

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Columns, Entertainment

Barbie has quickly become the top grossing movie of the year and for good reason. Love it or hate it, Barbie has struck a nerve worldwide, holding up a mirror to the role patriarchy, feminism, culture, consumerism, and gender roles play in our lives.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Photo Gallery: Harry Potter Day at the Library Draws Fans of All Ages

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Entertainment

The Dalles Wasco County Library will celebrate Harry Potter’s Birtthday today from 3-6 p.m. and Harry Potter Trivia from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Jul 31

Jul 31 The Dalles Pump Track Project Construction is on Track

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News

The Dalles is gearing up for an exhilarating addition to its skatepark: a pump track that promises to captivate skateboarders and BMX riders alike.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Tony Smiley Brings Down the House at Bargeway Pub

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Entertainment, Home Page

Tony Smiley put on an energetic, genre-mashing, mix tape of a one-man-band style show featuring original music and crowd-pleasing hits from Eminem, Snoop Dog, Four Non Blondes, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Billy Idol and so much more!

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