Armando's Tree Training
Armando Gonzalez works on clipping young pear branches to guide wires off Dry Hollow Road this morning, Thursday, Sept. 24. Forecasters are calling for temperatures in 70’s today with a slight chance of rain.
Get Your Garden Winter Ready
It’s that time of year again; the leaves have begun changing colors and the air is getting crisper. Fall is nearing and winter is to follow. Already thinking spring and the sunshine to come? Read on to learn how to best prep your garden for the winter months ahead.
Skamania/Klickitat Residents, Get A Free Slice for your Opinion!
Gorge residents who live or work in Klickitat or Skamania Counties, are encouraged to participate in the 10-minute survey for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) and then enjoy a free slice of pizza at one of three local restaurants, Beneventi’s Pizza in Bingen, Andrew’s Pizza in Stevenson or Uncle Tony’s Pizza in Goldendale. Surveys are available in English and Spanish online at www.wagap.org or you can pick up a paper copy at one of WAGAP’s Offices in Bingen, Stevenson or Goldendale.
Serenity from Foley Lakes
The Nunez Family woke up to a pretty nice view this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 23. The small lake off their back deck in Foley Lakes in west The Dalles makes for a great backdrop for breakfast. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmo & Hood River.
The Ruins Part 2: Memories Flood Curtiss on Brewery Grade
The mystery of SC 6-6-79 is solved thanks to Dianne Epsy. Last occupant tells the final tale.
Request made to divide property on E. 14th, TD, into three lots
Billy and Diana requesting approval to partition an existing 17,755 SF property into three parcels of 10,961 SF, 2,954 SF and 3,840 SF respectively. LOCATION: Property is located at 2323 E. 14th Street and is further described as 1N 13E 2 DC tax lot 7300. Property is zoned High Density Residential (RH). Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmo & Hood River.
Get Your Leaves Drone. Happy First Day of Fall!
Happy First Day of Fall Ya'll!
Here is a video of one of our readers using a drone to clear their driveway of leaves!
National Voter Registration Day 9/22
Tuesday, September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day. This day is a reminder for citizens to register to vote, or to check their current voter registration leading up to the November General Election. All Wasco County residents are encouraged to participate by registering or updating their current voter information.
30 Cases of COVID-19 reported at Flagstone Senior Living
Thirty cases of COVID-19 reported at Flagstone Senior Living Thirty cases of COVID-19 were reported Sunday among residents and staff at Flagstone Senior Living in The Dalles.
Consistent Cruisers
Don and Sherry Helms enjoy their sunny stroll this morning, Monday, Sept. 21, on The Dalles waterfront trail. Don and Sherry have been happily married 47 years, and have been residents of The Dalles for 42 years. The Helms walk the trail nearly every morning, except when the smoke recently altered their routine. With smiles on their faces, they are joyous to be back outside under blue skies.
Orginal Wasco Courthouse to end season Saturday, Sept. 26
Last day of the summer tourist season at the Original Wasco County Courthouse is Saturday, Sept. 26. The 1859 building at 410 West Second Place, The Dalles, welcomes visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Update: Driver in rollover released from hospital
The driver who hit a power pole and rolled over in an SUV, was released from the hospital after being taken to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center by LifeFlight on Sunday, Sept. 20. He is doing well, according to his father.
Colonel Wright Elementary School May Be Getting a New Name
Edited to include comments from NWASCO School Board Chair John Nelson on September 21st, 2020 12:00 PM
Colonel Wright Elementary School may be getting a new name! And it's about time, as many former students will tell you learning to spell “Colonel” correctly at any age is difficult. But even worse for many community members is the history attached to the name of the elementary school. For years community members have expressed discomfort over the name of the school, saying it honors a legacy of bloodshed instead of learning, growth, and community.
Air quality, visibility forecasted to improve
A slight rain on Friday in The Dalles and a steady dropping of suspended particulate matter have helped both visibility and air quality to some extent. The Air Quality Index put the Dalles at 74 this afternoon at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, according to the World Air Quality Project website.Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon, Hood River
Sorosis Park Taken-Over By Beetle
Pine trees make up 80% of the tree species in Sorosis Park. But sadly they soon will all be cut down. The Ips Beetle is to blame for this destruction, quickly taking over the pine trees in the park and killing all of them in a short 3-year span. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon, Hood River
Update on The Ruins - The Mystery of SC
The Ruins: News Update from facebook and Friends
Dianne Espy informed CCC News that her friend, Steve Curtiss, was the gentleman who carved his initials into the stone foundation. Look for an updated story on Monday once we get the chance to sit down and chat with Steve. Many folks on facebook also had the following interesting facts to add about the ruins.
Curious about ruins below Brewery Grade when getting off at exit 85?
Overgrown and dilapidated stone buildings sit in the hills of Brewery Grade - they are at the front entrance to The Dalles when taking the Interstate 84 exit near the Sunshine Mill. What were they? Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon, Hood River
$2M EPA Grant to Boost Colombia River Basin Ecology
On Wednesday the 16th the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $2 million in grants to improve the ecology of the Columbia River Basin. Locally, Columbia Riverkeepers received $91,991 for projects to improve water quality and fish habitat in Hood River and Wasco counties.
