BLM lifts closures on John Day River May 21
We are excited to inform you that all launches, take-outs, campgrounds and facilities for the John Day River will reopen beginning May 21, 2020.
Skunk in a box
The Dalles Police Sergeant Josh Jones was at the end of his shift when he got the call at 7:01 Wednesday morning.
“Skunk is trapped in a neighbor's backyard. There is a trap on his head. Caller is worried the skunk is going to spray.”
Restaurants at the ready for dine-in Friday, May 15
“We thought it was going to ruin us,” LaRoque said. “But then I thought about it, and it is going to make us stronger. Being a business owner, it’s like a marriage. There is always a rough patch. But you just say, Alright, this is what we’re going to do.”
PROM MUST GO ON: largest prom in history of Gorge slated for Saturday night
Jenna Miller and Sam Alvarez of The Dalles High School, seen here in their prom photo from 2019, will be engaging in the Social Distant Prom set for Saturday, May 16, 7p.m. - 10p.m. Live streaming from Immense Imagery at gorge prom.com in combination with KACI Radio 93.5 FM will broadcast the event for seniors and juniors at high schools throughout the Gorge.
Home sales strong in face of virus
Stuart and Cyndi Reitz recently moved back to The Dalles from North Carolina to purchase a home. They are finding a sellers market with an increasing price tag, despite COVID-19.
Flashback Friday: Last Train to Heppner, Condon, abandoned railways reach deep into Eastern Oregon
Also in the ‘60s, several cars got away from a crew in Bend. They rolled for several miles and reached 80 mph before hitting a train head on at a stop between Bend and Redmond, Conley said. Several were killed, including a brakeman, who was found thrown into a nearby juniper tree.
Flyover brings hope to community, healthcare workers
It was a salute to Oregonians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic. It boosted morale for locals during a time of severe health and economic impacts.
Parade of Teachers brings moment of joy
Dry Hollow Elementary teachers and students reunited on Thursday during a teacher parade that sent students and parents curbside for some fun in the sun.
Snakes Spring Eternal
On this particular day of picking, we returned to the farmhouse at dinner time. And as we went inside. Barb said that “Precious,” the silky white family cat, had brought a snake into the house.
Cherries looking heavy; health, economy, education weigh on harvest
Jose Valdez finishes crimping a one-inch drip line system at Rolling Hills Ranch on Skyline Road. Orchard operator David Meyer said Valdez could do the work of several and his employment was vital in his operation.