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The Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service will waive most day-use fee sites on National Forests in the region on Veterans Day, November 11. This fee-free day is in recognition of our nation's veterans and is the last fee-free day for the USDA Forest Service in 2023.
Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation's most perilous road conditions, with new research pinpointing Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during bad weather, and has the highest rate of accidents involving 'other' adverse conditions. Oregon has the sixth-highest rate of weather-related driving fatalities in the country.
Wasco County Commissioners have received a notice of intent to build an ambitious 8,075 acre, 800 megawatt solar project, valued at over $1 billion, called Yellow Rosebush Energy Center.
The initial results are in for the November 7, 2023 Wasco County election. As it currently stands it appears that the Vote Yes TDHS, North Wasco County School District 21 School Bond to build a new high school has failed.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda are harnessing the power of social media to promote the third annual Turkey Trot 5K Benefit Walk/Run. With a comedic TikTok video that has captured the hearts and laughs of the community.
Songer stated that he believes arresting someone for killing a wolf when it is attacking or killing livestock to be “a violation of the individual’s Constitutional rights.”
A Dia de los Muertos celebration at The Dalles Wasco County Library, saw an enormous attendance of over 250 community members last night, November 2nd from 5-7:30 p.m. The event included a resource fair, live music performances from Janelle Santos, and Los Renagados, dancing, pastries, tacos from Tacos Tumbras, hot camelia (a sweet cinnamon spiced herbal tea), ofrendas, crafts, lotería (a game of chance similar to bingo), face painting and a raffle.
Wild Brew cafe, located at 418 E Second St in The Dalles opened for business yesterday. In fact, the cafe was so full of patrons looking to support the grand opening that the cafe had run out of mozzarella cheese for their pizzas!
Jeremy Lee Anderson, 50, is one of two men who forced their way into Lewis’ house while he was home on Jan. 22. 2021. The men pistol-whipped and beat him.
In this episode of the CCCNews Podcast, we interview Adolfo Molliendo, a first-generation immigrant from Guatemala, Gorge Dancing with the Stars winner, and a local winemaker about his latest adventure: a trek to Mt. Everest base camp and what it takes to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to hear Adolfo’s perspective on how to curate a life you love to live.
Take a look at what’s being done in The Dalles, Oregon to address homelessness by expanding access to transitional housing, food, and mental and behavioral healthcare and explore statistics that paint a picture of the spectrum of houselessness and how it informs what communities will need to be focused on in the coming years.
GOBHI has made preparations to sell its former property at 401 E. 3rd St. to Wasco County. The downtown 3rd Street building would serve as office space for county staff and existing tenants. The price for the building last stood at $3.8 million. The two-story building sits on .52 acres - Tom Peterson
The Dalles, OR, October 31, 2023 – The St. Vincent de Paul Society of The Dalles (SVdP), a non-profit that offers aid to those in need, has found itself in the City’s crosshairs. The City of The Dalles is suing SVDP in pursuit of shutting SVDP down for up to a year and a monetary award of $10,000.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Eastern Columbia River Gorge and Southern Washington. The warning will remain in affect from midnight on October 27, 2023 until 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
It takes family and good schools - A major factor in Jorge Barragan’s success is that people in The Dalles know and trust him. The 2010 TDW High School grad is big on giving back to our community. He is one of the few Spanish-speaking realtors in the gorge. He’s also a member of Rotary and the MCMC Health Foundation. His Wife, Chelsea coaches soccer and Jorge helps out. Win, Win, Win, Win….
Locals took to the streets dressed as witches and wizards to enjoy a night in downtown The Dalles on Oct. 20. Here are some photos that captured the festivities.
Today, Oct 20, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 41-year-old Aselmo Arzeta received a seventeen (17) year prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, one count of Sodomy in the First Degree, and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
The Caldron is overfilling as vendors and businesses downtown are dialing in their black cats and brooms for the biggest Witches Walk yet on Friday, Oct. 20th.
In this episode of the CCCNews Podcast, we interview Lydia LaDouceur of Dry Hollow Elementary School about her campaign to be Oregon’s Kid Governor in 2024. Lydia’s running on a platform of conservation, kindness, and caring for Oregon’s Natural Resources. Tune in to hear a fresh perspective on conservation from a younger generation.
A plane crashed southeast of Columbia Gore Adventist Health, formerly known at Mid-Columbia Medical Center last night.
