Dec 11

Dec 11 Bomb Threat at Condon and Arlington Schools

On December 11, 2023 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Arlington School District received an email advising of a bomb threat. Shortly after, Condon School District received a similar email advising of a bomb threat.

Dec 11

Dec 11 I-84 Single Lane Closure in The Dalles Dec 11.

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

Sign contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation are working to replace aged and non-compliant freeway signsto increase safety and improve the driving experience for the traveling public on I-84 between exits 82 and 83 today, December 11, 2023.

Dec 11

Dec 11 El Niño Strikes Again: Mt. Hood Meadows Announces Closure Due to Warm Temperatures and Rain

Joshuah Albert

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

Mt. Hood Meadows has announced the temporary suspension of their operations through Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, due to warm temperatures and rain causing water oversaturation on the slopes. The resort will reassess conditions on Wednesday and hopes to resume operations as soon as the snowpack sets up.

Dec 11

Dec 11 An Enchanting Dufur Hometown Christmas

Joshuah Albert

Wasco County, Positive News

This past weekend, Dufur transformed into a winter wonderland as the Frontloading Hometown Christmas swept through the town, leaving behind a trail of magic and festive joy. From the Dufur Market to the Balch Hotel, the entire community came alive with a myriad of Christmas-themed events, making it an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike.

Dec 10

Dec 10 United Way Rock the Holidays Benefit Concert is Tonight Dec. 10 at 4 PM

Cole Goodwin

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

Tonight Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer will perform at the 12th Annual Rock the Holidays Benefit Concert to support United Way of the Columbia Gorge! There will be two concerts on Sunday, December 10th in the Gorge Room at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn.

Dec 10

Dec 10 Photo Gallery: Holiday Quilt Reception at White Salmon Library

Cole Goodwin

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

The Friends of White Salmon Library hosted a holiday quilt reception and open house at White Salmon Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 9.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Winter Weather Forecast for Mid-Columbia and North Central Oregon Regions

Joshuah Albert

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

Providing an overview of the upcoming winter season for the Mid-Columbia region and North Central Oregon, the forecast aims to deliver concise and practical insights starting today. As of now, precipitation levels hover between 110% and 130% of normal, with temperatures averaging 1 to 3°F above the seasonal average.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Underriner Gives "life saving" Gift of a Free Car To Struggling Single Mom

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News

Underriner Ford and Nissan of The Dalles was filled with tears and laughter on Wednesday as the Mott family gratefully received the gift of free gently used Ford Edge, with a trunk full of Christmas presents, including a $250 gas card.

Dec 8

Dec 8 Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program to Hold Public Meeting on Dec. 13th

Columbia Community Connection

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

The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on December 13th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Adult in Custody Death Under Investigation at NORCOR

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

In the early morning hours of December 7, 2023, an adult in custody at Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities (NORCOR) was found deceased.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Community and D21 School Board Discuss Next Steps After School Bond Setback

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

North Wasco County School Board held a work session on December 7th, 2023 to discuss the previous bond effort and next steps for a future bond effort.

Dec 6

Dec 6 GoForth Unveils New EV Charging Station in The Dalles

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a new GoForth charging station which has been installed at 404 W 2nd St.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Governor Kotek Announces $19 Million in Funding for Winter Maintenance

Columbia Community Connection

Wasco County, The Dalles, Home Page

On December 4, Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield jointly announce to commit $19 million to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to help restore winter maintenance services, make safety-focused improvements, and purchase new trucks used for snow plowing.On December 4, Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield jointly announce to commit $19 million to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to help restore winter maintenance services, make safety-focused improvements, and purchase new trucks used for snow plowing.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Project ELFF Sees Good Turn Out

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue held their 36th Annual Everyone Loves a Firefighter drive-through food drive otherwise known as Project ELFF on Tuesday, Dec. 5 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Goldendale Hosts Town Hall on Houselessness

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Home Page

The City of Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington Gorge Action Programs and representatives from Recovery Cafe held an in person and virtual town hall on homelessness, drugs, and mental health at the Klickitat County Services building in Goldendale in the Mt. Adams room on December 5, 2023.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Santa's Reindeer Visit The Dalles

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Home Page

Two of Santa’s reindeer in training, Cookie and Elf made an appearance at Coastal Farm and Ranch last night to the delight of families who came to see the reindeer and enjoy some free cookies and hot chocolate.

Dec 6

Dec 6 How do you get your news? Oregon News Exploration Conducts Survey In the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

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

Oregon News Exploration is working with local news outlets and community leaders to get a sense of where Gorge residents get the local information they need.

Dec 5

Dec 5 Inslee previews budget strategy to take down fentanyl

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Home Page

Governor Jay Inslee, convened a roundtable discussion with experts at Evergreen Recovery Center in Everett on Monday to discuss budget changes to address the fentanyl crisis. Inslee has proposed a substantial budget increase which would earmark over $50 million to combat opioid misuse for the 2023–25 biennium.

Dec 5

Dec 5 Hood River Christmas Project Celebrates 100 Years of Giving

Cole Goodwin

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

As the Hood River County Christmas Project (HRCCP) gears up for its 100th year, the spirit of giving is more vibrant than ever. This year's project is set to serve 1,008 households, a first in Christmas Project history and a marker of how this organization continues to strive for new heights in community support and volunteerism.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Missing Man's Remains Identified in Klickitat County

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County

The Klickitat County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) has announced the positive identification of human remains found in a wooded area near Bates Road in White Salmon on September 28, 2023. The remains have been identified as those of 41-year-old Gary A. Zosel, who went missing in late 2021.

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