The Hood River City Council directed $195,000 in CARES Act funding to local partners that aid social services agencies, business organizations, and individuals economically impacted by COVID-19.

Columbia Gorge Postpartum Support group supports new parents in the transition from pregnancy to birth, breastfeeding, caring for your new infant, and all aspects of the postpartum experience. they welcome you and your partner to come to weekly meetings to ask questions, make new friends, get lactation and feeding support, and feel connected to others going through a similar experience.

Montira’s Thai Cuisine at 302 W. Second St. is cooking up something good this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 21. Their marketing department - my money is on owner Ken Sommerfelt- is also having a little fun with it.

The City of The Dalles began a search for a new Police Chief on Monday, Oct. 19th. Current Chief Patrick Ashmore said he plans on retiring in April after serving for five years in the position. The salary range for the position is $86,205 to $106,021 annually, not including benefits.

Of the 18,403 ballots sent out for the Nov. 3 general election, 2.,425 have already been returned surpassing return rates during the past two elections, according to statistics provided by Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.

Tom Olson of Dufur excavates dirt and rock while Glenn Harding measures the depth this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 20. The two have good weather to look forward to today with a high of 65 degrees. But prognosticators are calling for a chill over the next four days with highs dropping into the 40s on Friday and Saturday.

The Klickitat Chapter of Trout Unlimited, a local, volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to improving and restoring local rivers and streams, has been entered in the Embrace A Stream Challenge, an online contest sponsored by Orvis and Trout Unlimited. From Nov. 2-8, the chapter has a chance to win its share of $20,000 in cash prizes to help fund the Mile One restoration, an initiative to collaboratively work with the United States Forest Service and other partners to restore habitat, decrease erosion and provide safe access to the lower Klickitat River in Lyle.

The last HISTORY missives were way back in February, when we had five well-attended Regional History Forum programs at the Original Courthouse. The last MUSIC announcement was for the Cascade Singers’ “St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s” event that never happened— you'll recall that March 17, 2020 was the very day everything closed down because of COVID-19. We’re still in the precautionary stages re: the virus. But some things are happening. So get out your calendar and check some links and prepare to find out what’s happening.

Columbia Community Connection News presents a brand new weekly roundup of honest local news. Featuring The Dalles' own Yahaira Alvarez, CCC's newest video journalist.

Voters are set to decide the fate of a law that would allow the use of “Magic Mushrooms” in the treatment of mental health conditions. If Oregonians approve the measure, it would make Oregon the first state to legalize the use of psilocybin to treat mental illness in adults 21 years of age and older.

Residents of Columbia Basin Care will judge a pet photo contest during the next few weeks. Send in your best pet photo. The announcement of winners and prizes will be announced in November.

Mike Honald of Honald Crane keeps a steady hand on the controls as he maneuvers a box from the top of the roof of Building 1 at Columbia Gorge Community College this morning, Friday, Oct. 16.

When you’re driving east on 12th Street in The Dalles, you can’t miss it. The building comes into view as your rise up on the hill. It seems out of place amongst the homes in East The Dalles. It’s kinda old school. Thompson School, that is.

John Dombroski with Columbia Gorge Food Bank in the Port of The Dalles uses a forklift to move hundreds of pounds of butter this morning, Thursday, Oct. 15. The Food Bank distributes to partner agencies that in turn get the food to residents in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties.

The November 3rd, 2020 General Election is 20 days away and in the next few days, Oregonians will start seeing ballots arriving in their mailboxes.

The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants to fill the Zone 7 vacant position on the school board left by Michael Sullivan.

This morning, Wednesday, Oct. 14, Brown Roofing crews worked to replace the old roof on the Victor Trevitt Guest House. It was built in 1868. During its long life, it sat in City Park for years. It was purchased for $7 by the Eagy family and moved to Fourth Street. Its restoration over time has made this once-to-be demolished home into an elegant Airbnb stay here in The Dalles.

Mt. Adams Institute is excited to announce the line-up for the popular Sense of Place Lecture Series. Now in its 11th season, the series will feature virtual lectures rather than in-person events as a way to mitigate risks associated with Covid-19. Sense of Place features presenters with a unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge and who consider the natural, cultural, and political history that has shaped this place. The presenters can include scientists, tribal members, authors, farmers, and many others from throughout the Pacific Northwest

Anthony Lozano, 36, works on setting up a temporary power service on East 12th St., The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Journeyman Lineman for Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District was making the power available for Joson Singh, who is rehabilitating a building for a new Century Market at 1615 E. 12th Street.