Apr 24

Apr 24 Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds; Plant Native Herbs at Balfour-Klickitat Trail

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Volunteers joined Friends of the Columbia Gorge and the US Forest Service in removing hundreds of invasive plants at the Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail last Friday April 23rd.

Apr 23

Apr 23 The Dalles’ first EV Ride & Drive - Try out electric cars, trucks, bikes and more

Tom Peterson

Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education

It’s all things electric at the Ride & Drive on May 9 in The Dalles. Electric cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bikes even tractors will be on hand for a test run. Or learn about the electric car share program in The Dalles? It’s happening from 2-6 pm at The Dalles Area Chamber.

Apr 23

Apr 23 Wasco County Commissioners Name Kline to Q-Life Board

Columbia Community Connection

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“Taking the lessons learned from the pandemic, reliable high-speed internet is just as important as reliable electricity and water. Ensuring safe and affordable provision of essential human services is what utilities do, and what I do,” said Kline.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Brick City & Games Takes 1st Place in Cherry Fest Window Decorating Contest

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Positive News

Brick City & Games won 1st place in the Cherry Festival Window Decorating Contest with 147 votes and an impressive Cherry Festival lego build that filled their display windows. The display, built from hundreds of legos included a model of the Cherry Festival parade, carnival, music stage, vendors, community, and of course, a Brick City Games store.

Apr 22

Apr 22 The Fast Lane: TDHS Athletes Excel in Distance and Sprints at Recent Meets

Jill Bell

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

Riverhawks Track Coach Jill Bell, catches us all up on the accomplishments of TDHS student athletes last week at Sherwood and Crook County.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Photo Gallery: Cherry Festival Parade 2024

Columbia Community Connection

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The Dalles community gathered in the downtown area for the 2024 Northwest Cherry Festival Parade on April 20 at 10 a.m. Everywhere you looked this year’s festival theme “Cherries on Broadway” was on full display.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Dalles Robotics Teams Reach Fundraising Goal; Set Sights on World Championship

Cole Goodwin

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

Three robotics teams from The Dalles are gearing up to represent the Columbia Gorge area at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this May, after successfully achieving their fundraising goal of more than $12,000 thanks to donations from the community and support from Google

Apr 19

Apr 19 Interview with Kara Davis, Wasco County DA Candidate

Columbia Community Connection

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Kara Davis, Gilliam County DA and Special Deputy District Attorney in Wasco County joins our team to talk about her campaign and platform for her election. Join in as we listen to her story and key points to how she intends to bring experience and expertise to the office of the District Attorney in Wasco County.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Hood River New School Sweeps the Board at Oregon History Day and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Cole Goodwin

Education, Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Students from Hood River New School showcased their academic and creative prowess, earning top honors at the Oregon History Day competition and in the renowned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last weekend.

Apr 17

Apr 17 SCSO Dive Team Goes "Dumpster Diving" in Little Spearfish Lake

Cole Goodwin

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

Skamania County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered a dumpster from Little Spearfish Lake near Dallesport on Sunday, April 14.

Apr 16

Apr 16 EC Works Launches Search for WorkSource Benefits Navigator in Columbia Gorge

Columbia Community Connection

Wasco County, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Positive News

On April 15, 2024, East Cascades Works (EC Works) launched its search for a WorkSource Benefits Navigator provider in the Columbia Gorge: Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Hood River, and Wheeler Counties and is inviting proposals from qualified entities interested in providing comprehensive Benefits Navigation services.

Apr 13

Apr 13 Vibrant Ways: Harmonizing Beats and Consciousness

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County, Skamania County, Positive News, Entertainment

In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge where the big river carves its path through the landscape, local musician Joe Slowik, also known as Vibrant Ways, is on a mission to transform the world one beat at a time. His music—a blend of hip-hop, lo-fi, and acoustic is not just an auditory experience; it's a movement towards love, understanding, and a higher consciousness.

Apr 12

Apr 12 Volunteering with Friends of the Gorge offers Land Stewardship, Education; Connection

Cole Goodwin

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

Friends of the Columbia Gorge (Friends) is inviting the community to embrace the spring season with volunteer stewardship projects designed to nurture the land, your mind, and your spirit.

Apr 9

Apr 9 Travis Marston's DA Candidacy Under Fire for Lack of Active Bar License

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

Wasco County District Attorney candidate Travis J Marston is under scrutiny for running without an active Oregon State Bar license, a requisite for assuming the office upon election.

Apr 8

Apr 8 NAMI Gorge Finds an In-Person Meeting Space at MCCAC

Cole Goodwin

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

The Gorge chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group has found an in-person meeting space at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s (MCCAC) newly constructed Gloria Center located at 2505 West 7th Street, The Dalles thanks to an article published by CCCNews.

Apr 6

Apr 6 Ripe Cherries by Matt Johnson

Columbia Community Connection

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Local Comic Strip for The Dalles and Greater Gorge

Apr 4

Apr 4 Oregon and Washington Aviation Staff Visit Columbia Gorge to Explore Region's Aviation Assets

Columbia Community Connection

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The Columbia River Gorge recently welcomed representatives from the Oregon Department of Aviation and the Washington Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, on a comprehensive tour organized by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Apr 4

Apr 4 Honey Buns Café in Maupin Connects Coffee with Community

Donna Henderson

Home Page, Wasco County

For Madeline Rhoades, a neighborhood café is not just about selling coffee and pastries— it’s about contributing to community, and connection, and making the kinds of sweet memories that last a lifetime.

Apr 3

Apr 3 April Adventures Await at The Dalles Wasco County Library: Explore Chess, Crafts, Lego's and more!

Columbia Community Connection

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

Spring is finally here in The Dalles, and let me tell you, the library is buzzing with excitement! We've got a bunch of cool stuff lined up for you – from chess lessons starting April 6th to arts and crafts classes that'll bring out your inner artist. Seriously, there's something for everyone!

Apr 2

Apr 2 North Central Public Health District Offers Free Tobacco Cessation and Immunization Programs

Columbia Community Connection

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National Public Health Week, April 1-7, is an opportunity for North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) to highlight the many programs we offer to keep our communities safe.

Welcome, friends.