Construction working around the clock in TD
A couple of construction projects in The Dalles have crews burning the candle at both ends. J.J. Castro Crew members Jaime Tello and Sergio and George Herrera were piling broken concrete this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 16. The work is being done in front of a new building in The Port of The Dalles near Klindt’s Cove.
Thieves work over Dufur; car stolen; license plates missing
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office is working through a series of reports involving a stolen vehicle from Washington, stolen license plates in Mosier, multiple car prowls in Dufur, and one man fleeing from police in Madras on Saturday afternoon. No one is in jail. But people are missing a lot of their belongings.
TD puts $100k of general fund dollars into business relief grants
City of The Dalles Small Business Relief Grant began accepting applications from eligible small businesses and small non-profits, based in The Dalles, today, Dec. 15. The application period will close at 5 p.m. on December 21, 2020.
Gov. Inslee Proposes Juneteenth as State Holiday, Announces $365 million Equity Policy Package
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced a historic equity policy package of $365 million in equity-related decision packages and budget items which would advance equity, increase accountability for police use of excessive force, and invest in equitable access to online learning for students.
TD Council triples the number of houseless shelters in split decision
Twelve more shelters will be added to the current village for the houseless at the end of Bargeway Road in The Dalles. Once the units are delivered and erected in weeks to come, the shelter village will have grown from 6 units to 18, with the ability to house, at maximum, 36 houseless people from The Dalles.
Rain or shine - Armentrout getting his 16
Terry Armentrout of The Dalles was getting after it early this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 15. The 73-year-old said he rides 16 miles on weekdays. Author Aldous Huxley gave us this little gem, “Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.” And I will add to that - Rain or Shine.
Vaccines not expected in Wasco County until Dec. 22
Local health officials are not expecting coronavirus vaccines to be available in Wasco County this week, but rather, are likely to come in on a second shipment on Dec. 22.
Moon's darkness tonight, Dec. 13, brings Shower power
Local amateur astronomer Jo Cruz makes his debut here at CCCNews with the Geminid Meteor Shower and the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. Try and get above the clouds tonight for the best show of the year!
$700K up for grabs in grants for business & nonprofits reeling from virus
Local businesses hurting from the pandemic can now apply for grants that need to be awarded by the end of the month. MId-Columbia Economic Development District- MCEDD- turned on the online applications this morning.
Gleaners take shelter in $10k grant from City
The City of The Dalles has done it again. City officials are granting $10,000 to Windy River Gleaners so that they can continue to distribute food to local families hard hit by the coronavirus. It is the second such donation in as many weeks.
Stevenson Warming Shelter Preparing To Open Its Doors; Seeking Volunteers!
The Stevenson Warming Shelter is preparing to open soon to provide a safe and warm overnight space for homeless persons during the cold winter season.
Mobile Flu shots available / How to quarantine
The North Central Public Health District is offering mobile flu vaccinations and dispensing up-to-date information on quarantine guidelines for the coronavirus.
Donor willing to double donations to COVID relief fund
A local donor has stepped forward to make $15,000 in matching funds available for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) effort to raise $50,000 to rebuild the COVID-19 Relief Fund by December 31.
Starbucks update: employee tested positive for COVID-19
Starbucks Officials have yet to release a statement in regards to why the Starbucks in Cascade Square in The Dalles has temporarily closed. Jory Mendes, a Starbucks media relations representative, is looking into the situation and expects to provide comments in the near future.
Who's outstanding - name 'em here, now
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and Mid-Columbia Health Foundation is looking for nominations for The Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards. This year, the event will be aired via a recording highlighting all the winners on Thursday, January 21st, 2021.
Salmon Claus is Coming to Town!
Salmon Claus and his helpers need your help to bring the holiday spirit to Tribal Nation Elders, adults, and children living along the Columbia River!
SPIKE: Wasco County has 97 COVID cases in six days
North Central Public Health has found a significant amount of Wasco County’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases is due to Thanksgiving gatherings. From Dec. 3 through Dec. 8 the county recorded 97 cases.
TD football's "Zuck" anchored Chicago Bear line in two NFL championships
Our Recent story about the 1947 championship run by The Dalles High school has prompted another, perhaps, fascinating detail. The Dalles produced an NFL guard who has been named in the top 100 to ever play for the Chicago Bears. Our super sleuth Sally Fasulo forwarded this information from Bonnie Osborne and Larry Hatch to CCC News.
Elks well on way to raising $10k for Meals on Wheels
CCCNews recently intercepted The Dalles Elk’s Lodge #303 December Newsletter. And we discovered this little gem on the second page. We found it uplifting; we thought you might too.
Drone Footage of Sorosis Park Shows Pine Beetle Devastation
Drone footage of Sorosis Park post pine tree removal shows the desolation pine beetles have brought to the park. For information on the pine tree removal and future plans for the park read our article from September or stay tuned for further updates.
