Joe Gibson, David Benko and Jesse Yankee, left to right, take a look at the signs that will be mounted on buildings downtown The Dalles on Monday. Gibson said up to six cranes will be in operation throughout the central business core as they lift the signs into place.

David Glenn used his STIHL 170 chainsaw, his bike and trailer to do a little logging along West Sixth Street this morning, Thursday, Jan. 7. Glenn, 55, said the work helps keep the drainage ditch clean and provides him some warmth in the winter while living downtown.

Some creative minds will put a cool new twist on The Dalles Downtown on Monday, Jan. 11. Just watch for Joe Gibson’s cranes and swinging neon signs.

Join Mt. Adams Institute for a virtual Sense of Place event, Magical, Menacing, and Magnificent Wildlife: How to Ensure Their Future in the Gorge, January 13, 2021, at 7 p.m. on Zoom featuring biologist Bill Weiler. Click here to read more and register for the lecture.

UPDATE: 01/06/21 Last Stop Saloon has reopened for dine in, in defiance of state guidelines. CCCNews Investigates what’s going on with Wasco County Business Alliance’s recent stand against state restrictions and finds controversy, concern, confusion, commentary and above all: The Dalles communities mutual desire to build strong communities with strong economies. 

The Dalles, Oregon – The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. Click here to see who the candidates selected for interviews are.

The future is looking bright for students wanting to further their skills in manufacturing, welding, carpentry, even aviation at Columbia Gorge Community College. The Dalles campus is growing its physical plant to expand education directed at the local economy. Opportunity is knocking, and lives will be transformed as endeavors push forward on a hill of knowledge and trade skills - Tom Peterson.

David and Juanita Neitling were recently recognized for their efforts by The Dalles Riverfront Trail Board with a custom-made plaque, stating, “for your persistent hard work and capital, protecting and preserving the community’s investment in the Riverfront Trail.” Neitling was back to laying rock at Sorosis Park today.

Matthew Ellis was sworn in as the new Wasco County District Attorney by Seventh District State Circuit Court Judge Janet Stauffer on Monday, Jan. 4. at the Wasco County Courthouse.

On December 31, 2020, Columbia Basin Care joined a historic moment as employees and residents rolled up their sleeves to be among the first in the nation to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. "I'm so excited!" says Julie Kimbell, a certified medication aide who stands first in line for the Covid-19 vaccine. "Getting this vaccine means I can protect our residents, my family, everyone!"

Wight loss, saying no to things that make you unhappy, trying something new - are all great goals for the new year. But so are attainable goals and they are key to happiness, according to our columnist Erin Peters. When you start thinking about what you want to accomplish, try to make it something you can reach. You should be setting yourself up for success rather than failure. Read more here.

KIWANIS PROGRAMS: The Dalles Kiwanis Club is holding virtual noon meetings on Thursdays during this stay-at-home time. Log on between 11:45 and 1 p.m. at TheDallesKiwanisZoom.us Click here for the list of upcoming programs.

Julio D. Paredes, 85, and his German Pinscher, Buck, 5, put on their coats and braved the rain at Klindt’s Cove in The Port of The Dalles this morning, Jan. 4, 2021. “I’m Buck’s driver,” Paredes said. “I have to do whatever he wants.” The two can look forward to similar weather this week as The Dalles is looking to stay in the upper 40s and low 50’s this week with sporadic rain.

Jeff Teel has been hired as the new Chief Operating Officer at Northern Wasco County PUD, working under PUD General Manager Roger Kline. The PUD and Teel face large challenges as the customer-owned utility continues to provide local residents with inexpensive electricity in an ever-changing environment of power policy.

On Sunday, Dec. 27, the residents and staff of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles and The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation, two local skilled nursing facilities, were the first in Wasco County to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Dalles’ own Riley Elliott has gained a statewide stage this holiday season. The Middle School student used her iPod and the help of little sister Rozlyn to create a public service announcement on how to stay safe during the holidfays that is now being used on NBC Sports Northwest.

Jim Drake takes us on another adventure in media for just $3.59. Be careful, you might learn something, punk. This week takes a look at Eastwood’s Firefox, balancing world power and the problem with VHS tape.

Sadly, two patients at Mid-Columbia Center in The Dalles died of COVID-19 earlier this week. These mark the 21st and 22nd fatalities in Wasco County related to COVID-19. We extend our deepest sympathies to all the families who have lost loved ones in this pandemic.

Randy Olmstead has applied to The Dalles Community Development Department to split 5 lots into 9 on West 12th street near where it intersects with Myrtle St. The request to re-plat asks to create lots ranging in size from 4,025 square feet to 4,921 square feet in the high-density residential zone.