The Great Wall of Scenic View
Glenn Harding, Tom Olson and Loren Sudan work out the bumps in the gravel fill behind a retaining wall erected in the 400 block of Scenic Drive, this morning, Thursday, March 4.
"Part of the Family", Gorge Youth Mentoring Celebrates 12 Year Friendship
Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, shines a spotlight on one of its longest running mentor and mentee matches.
Jason Whitman Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for 2nd Degree Kidnapping and Assault
On Tuesday, March 2nd, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 36‐ year‐old Jason Whitman received a 95‐month prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault constituting domestic violence.
Morning In Lone Pine
“Are there any Indians that would benefit from this taxation of this land?” Lana Jack asked Commissioners two weeks ago. “Indian people live in extreme poverty up and down the river. Some of this money disbursed should be to the betterment of our community that lives without power or water - this is territory of the Wascopam people.”
Commissioners to vote on Google proposal
Wasco County Commissioners are set to consider the approval of the latest Google tax agreement that would reduce property taxes for Google for 15 years and could also bring some 126 million dollars to the local community at their regular meeting Wednesday, March 3.
Wasco County DA Barrs TD Police Officer from Testifying Due to Deceptive Conduct
The Wasco County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Officer Jeff Kienlen, a police officer assigned to The Dalles Police Department, has been added to the office’s Tier 1 Brady list and will be immediately barred from testifying in any case prosecuted by the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office because of his intentional and malicious deceptive conduct.
Nice Walk to Work
Michael Whitaker, 26, of Maupin gets a pretty decent view on his way to work most days, like this one, Tuesday, March 2. Nothing like the Deschutes River to lift your spirits. It appears that March is coming in like a lamb. Get out and enjoy.
White Salmon to shutdown water system March 4
It is necessary for the City of White Salmon to shut down its water system beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The water outage will affect all customers including those located in Bingen that are directly on the White Salmon water system.
Kiwanis March Schedule of programs
The Dalles Head Start, libraries and foster children are some of the topis lined up for this month’s program schedule. Read more here.
March Art News & Activities Features Amedeo Modigliani
Spring is on its way and considering the oddness of the past year, everyone seems ready for some light and color in their lives. So, this month I’ve chosen some art that celebrates life and renewal that I hope you will enjoy. As always, send me your thoughts, poems, and ideas. I love hearing from you. Warm regards, Kerry Cobb
Landing in Monday
Eman Queveda, 19, of The Dalles took a little time out on Monday afternoon to test his skills at the skatepark. Below Jake Mick, 27 of Hood River went riding the rails. Lots of sun and 55 degrees made everything alright, and the rest of the week is looking good as well with temperatures hanging in the 50-degree area.
Life At The Riv
Josh Barrows, soon to be 29, scrambles a few eggs for a “Ranchhand” at The Riv this morning, Monday, March 1. Owners of the cafe at 401 E. 10th Street, Noah and Lauren Blakely said sales were great over the weekend. “We had 150 people through on Saturday, safely,” Noah said. Read more here.
Arrest made in connection with January robbery and beating
Law enforcement has taken a suspect into custody in relation to the robbery and beating of Donald Lewis on January 22 at 3021 West 7th Street The Dalles, according to a press release from The Dalles Police Department.
TD Eastside Subdivision Wins Land Use Board Approval
Oregon’s State Land Use Board of Appeals has approved the Legacy Development Subdivision in east The Dalles, according to an opinion posted Friday, Feb. 26. “The city council's decision is reversed, and the city is ordered to approve petitioner's application,” the opinion reads.
Kicking It Open at Kainos
Jerry Christensen, Mike Woodside, Bob Perkins and Mike Richardson enjoy a cup of joe this morning, Friday, Feb. 26, at Kainos Coffee one East Second St., The Dalles. It’s the first day of reopening after COVID restrictions were reduced.
NWCSD School Board Welcomes Dr. Carolyn Bernal as Superintendent
North Wasco County School District School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Carolyn Bernal as Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2021.
Wasco County Seeking Candidates for 2021 Special District Election
Looking for a way to serve your community? Wasco County is seeking candidates for the Special District Election on May 18, 2021. The last day to file for candidacy is March 18th. The purpose of this election is to elect board members for the various districts such as schools, fire, water, library and more.
Soft white wheat prices hit $7.65 a bushel locally
Soft white wheat prices in the mid-Columbia hit $7.65 per bushel yesterday and were still sticking there this morning, according to Mid Columbia Producers cash bid.
16 Oregon Counties Improve Covid-19 Risk Level
Governor Kate Brown today announced that 16 counties improved in risk level, with 10 of those improving from Extreme Risk to High, Moderate or Lower risk categories.
MCMC launches Medication Disposal Program
Mid-Columbia Medical Center has an easy and free way to dispose of expired or unwanted medications now. Medications can be dropped off at a kiosk located at the entrance of the MCMC Emergency Department. cccnews.com columbiacommunityconnection.com
