Spotlight on Jen Phipps: Beauty of Being in Business
Columnist Robin Allen dives deep this week with Jennifer Phipps, founder + owner of Satori in downtown The Dalles. ‘Not only did we talk about how she is crushing it as a business woman of color in a small community, but she also shared how her business was able to survive 2020 as well as revealing the key secrets to her growing success.’
Ridgeview Outshoots, Outscores TD Varsity Boys Soccer Team 6-1 In Tough Game
Throughout the game, The Dalles had a lot of opportunities to put the ball in the net. They were fouled quite a bit and had a lot of free kicks but just couldn't hit on any of them. Their offense was quick, but Ridgeview’s defense was quicker and could keep up with the Riverhawks whenever they had the ball.
Tony’s Town & Country: Wrecking Ball or Overhaul?
Urban Renewal is bent on creating nice spaces downtown The Dalles in an effort to rev up the local economy through increased tourism and trade. But do they need to teardown Tony’s Town and Country at 401 E. 2nd St. to get it done? Read more here.
Lunker Time at Taylor Lake
Gavin Gooding, 17, of The Dalles, holds a nice trout caught at Taylor Lake this morning, Thursday, March 25. Gooding and friends Will Macomber, Kevin Reed and his daughter, Charlie. Spent the morning at the lake using Powerbait to haul in some nice catches. The lake was stocked on March 15, according to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife website. To learn more click here ODFW Recreation Report.
Wyden, Merkley push for clean water at Warm Springs
“Some of the pipes are made of wood and clay. We regularly face “low pressure” or “no water” events that trigger boil-water notices," testified Raymon Tsumpti Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. His comments came after the passage of a federal act to improve water quality and services for tribal communities in Oregon and nationwide. Read more here.
Richardson resonates at DYW with violin playing, takes top honor
Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Chair Tiffany Prince congratulates the 2021 DYW winner Zora Richardson on Saturday night at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. A total of $15,000 was earned by six different participants at the program. Read more here.
Getting Ready
Contractors worked on the Oregon Cherry Grower’s new site for a warehouse and transfer station at the corner of Three Mile and Steele Roads in east The Dalles this morning, Wednesday, March 24. The site is intended to improve the efficiency in transferring cherries once harvest gets underway in months to come.
ENTERTAINMENT: Delicious Dining, Local Art, Excursions Auction April 8-11
An auction to benefit Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association opens on April 8th and runs online through April 11th. The event features almost 100 items: fine art from local artists, delicious and creative dining experiences, and fun outdoor excursions. The nonprofit presents a variety of music via concerts and stage productions in The Columbia Gorge throughout the year. Read more here.
Thirteen to compete in Saturday's Distinguished Young Women program
Thirteen Juniors are competing in the Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program set to go off tomorrow, Saturday, March 20. Talents including tap dancing, singing, violin, a monologue, color guard, even balance beam will be on display. The program has been year’s in the making. Read all about the participants here.
Help for kids: Trouble reading? Maybe it’s trouble seeing
Vision can determine a lot - like a child’s ability to read or develop well-coordinated movement. Dr. Janessa Hartman has opened Sunflower Vision Care, offering therapies to children experiencing difficulties in overall development, including posture, movement, balance and behavior, as well as drawing, reading and learning. Learn more here.
Masons Recognize Boddington for 60 years
Clyde Boddington of The Dalles received his 60-year pin at The Dalles Masonic Lodge on Wednesday, March 17, after serving with his brothers since 1959.
How Are You Going to Spend Your Stimulus Check?
With federal stimulus checks adding some Booyah! to bank accounts in the last two days - people are seeing $1,400 per person come rolling in.
CCCNews set out this morning, St. Patrick’s Day, to see what locals be doin’ with their pot O’ gold.
Builder Intends to add 3 Townhouses to Old Dufur Road
Steve Delaere of Grandview Builders in Hood River is requesting approval to partition one 12,480 SF parcel into three parcels of 4,260 SF, 3,600 SF, and 4,620 SF respectively for three townhouses on Old Dufur Road in The Dalles. Read more.
HR Council Talks to Increase Housing Density, March 15
On Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Hood River City Council will hold a Zoom public hearing on a proposal to increase the number of dwellings allowed on a single city lot to as many as four dwellings or 12 cottages.
The Start of Something Great
Lillie Wadsworth, 6, receives an embrace from her mom, Kim, out front of Colonel Wright Elementary this morning, Monday, March 15. Lillie was starting her first day of kindergarten in-person at the school.
Little Art City Strikes Again
Jonathan and Shannon Zilka have put some new faces on the ancient walnut tree outside their home and business at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, across from the Civic Auditorium.
Second suspect taken into custody in Lewis beating
Christopher Allan Jaha, 54, was detained in Portland at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, in connection with the Jan. 22nd assault and robbery of Donald Lewis, according to The Dalles Police Department. Read more here.
Starting the Conversation: A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Teen Relationships
Youth need to feel comfortable with our expectations of their relationships. When we do this, we can serve as a shoulder to cry on, a voice they can relate to and maybe even an advocate for their relationships’ health. Read more to learn about how to open up the communication.