Gabay Brings Mental Health Focus to TDHS
In recent days Susan Gabay has made a $200,000 donation to an effort to put a mental health center at The Dalles High School. She wants there to be something that helps kids and families of kids with mental illness to have a safe place to go.
TD High Drama Brings Oregon Trail Adventurer to Life on Friday
The Dalles High School’s Drama Group this year has produced an original musical, Young Ben Snipes. The video will be live on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Musical captures the larger-than-life character of Ben Snipes, migrant, cattle-baron, and entrepreneur. Snipes is in the range of heroes that joins the company of famous honorees as Teddy Roosevelt and Will Rogers.
Shannon's Ice Cream opens Saturday in TD with some fresh flavor
Shannon and Jonathon Zilka have had a tough couple of weeks. They have been working on flavors for their new ice cream shop, Shannon’s Ice Cream, at 318 E. Fourth Street in The Dalles. They’re set to open officially on Saturday, May 22, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Vaccine with a side of Ice Cream on May 22
Mid-Columbia Senior Center, in partnership with Age+, is hosting a vaccine event on Saturday, May 22nd from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. that will feature music and ice cream.
Play & Learn at Home Delivers Free Art and Activity Boxes for Kids!
Fun and learning delivered! Play & Learn is giving away free arts and craft supplies and bilingual activity boxes to families in Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties to help parents and kids fill their time with fun and educational activities.
Bears, Cougars, Snakes add to adventure; Don't be scared, be informed
Erin Peters takes us down a trail to some safer hiking with tips about what to do when encountering wildlife. Most of the time it ads to the adventure. But instead of fearing an encounter, put some information in your pocket about what to do. And then put on your boots and get out there.
Willer grabs Port Seat with Margin of 38 votes; Incumbents Fare Well in Election
Tuesday’s election brought a tight race for the Port of The Dalles Position 3 as John Willer and Marcus Swift squared off. Races for Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation as well as the D21 board also had some interesting outcomes. Read more here.
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue approves Burn Ban That Will Start on June 1st
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue approved a burn ban that will start on June 1
TD Rotary Pitches Tent, Takes Ballots
The Dalles Rotary is hosting the Ballot Drive-Thru collection from 7 am - 8 pm on today, May 18 - the final day of the Election.
Multiple Vaccine Clinics to be Available This Week
Multiple Vaccine Clinics to be Available This Week
TDHS Cheer Team Takes Home State Title
After a challenging season during a world pandemic with many changes along the way, The Dalles Riverhawks cheer team won a state championship on Sunday.
Dufur Lady Rangers Go 5-0 In Inaugural Season
Dufur Lady Rangers Go 5-5 In Inaugural Season
Clerk on Eve of Election: 'Make Us Work'
Wasco County Elections Clerk Lisa Gambee had a challenge for voters this morning. “Make us work,” she said. “We spend our hard-earned tax dollars to send these ballots out. Drop them off,” she said.
Dry Hollow Teacher Takes One for the Team
Dry Hollow Elementary Teacher Ms. Emily Stewart puckered up last Friday, May 14, when she made good on a deal with students to kiss a pig in a fundraiser to purchase trees for Sorosis Park. The drive brought in $3,000, a record for the school. But Ms. Stewart had to pay the piper with this 500-pound sow. Maybe next year, they should kiss the piglet?
Gelato for Dogs Tastes Pretty Swell
Debbie Hendrickx has moved her operation to The Dalles and is busy sweetening up the lives of dogs everywhere with a ‘Swell’ new gelato that’s just for the dogs.
Riverbend Students like choices, hands-on experience
It’s not a typical high school project, but little is at Riverbend Community School on the Columbia Gorge Community College Campus. “We get to do projects and work with our hands,” said Blake Darr of the landscape project. “It’s a lot better than reading textbooks all day.”
2021 Riverhawks Basketball Preview
The Dalles High School basketball season starts next week. I got to talk to the coaches of the men’s and women’s teams today. They gave me a small rundown on their teams and season this year.
Sluggers Give Their Moms the Best Gift: A Championship
Sluggers Give Their Moms the Best Gift: A Championship
TD Art Center to Throw a Bowl Out on Saturday, May 15; Building looking Incredible
Ceramics as well as throwing a little clay will be happening at The Dalles Art Center this Saturday, May 15 as the gallery showcases its market of incredible pieces brought about by a collaboration of local and regional artists. As expected, five local artists were included in Beyond the Construct: Penny Wallace, Yvonne Wakefield, Savannah Lawton, Tom Bottman, and Jonathan Kranzley. While you're at it, check out the incredible flowers and the newly refurbished floor. Gorrrrrrrrgeous!
