Younger People Getting COVID Locally in 62-Case Spike
In a recent 8-day period, Wasco County had 62 cases of COVID-19 reported, the vast majority occurring in younger unvaccinated people. It appears the county is following national trends as a resurgence of the disease and its highly contagious Delta variant could bring as many as 300,000 cases per day this month.
Route 30 revved over 'Ride Thru' today, July 31
Bikers descended upon The Dalles this afternoon for a ride thru at Route 30 on Second Street as the local restaurant and bar helped raise money for mental health awareness and prevention of youth violence in schools.
A Look at Electric Bikes and Scooters: The good, The bad, and the Speedy
Electric Bikes are a new phenomenon and are quite exciting. You’d imagine that everyone including the bike community would love them. That isn’t true at all. There are some bicyclers who aren’t a big fan of them for many reasons.
Wasco County Reports 44 COVID cases in last 3 days
Wasco County reported 44 COVID cases in just three days this week, 39 of them amongst unvaccinated people. The highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is surging in Oregon and is driving increasing cases and hospitalizations.
High Water Temps Killing Fish in the Columbia River
Columbia and Snake Rivers had become “superheated” due to a combination of climate change, heatwave events, and overheating problems related to stagnant dam reservoirs. The Columbia stands at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish are dying.
Heatwave 2 Coming Through, but not 117
A second heatwave is hitting the Gorge today, July 29, with temperatures in in the region to cap 100 degrees for the next three days, according to weather forecasters.
Landmark Commission clears path for Tony's Town & Country Demolition
Tony’s Town and Country came one step closer to the wrecking ball today, July 28, after The Dalles Historic Landmarks Commission approved a request to have the building leveled by the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Board.
Finance Column: ESG Performance, ESG Demand, and “Greenwashing”
Fair Planet Investor’s Michelina & David M. Roth take us through the amazing turnover on the Exxon Mobile Board as Environmental Social Governance and addressing climate change is impacting shareholder value.
The Local Dish: Shannon's Ice Cream
The smell of the homemade waffle cones alone practically grabs you by the shirt collar giving you no chance to resist the temptation of a warm crisp cone.
When Judge Stauffer Retires, Who Will Hear Wasco County Criminal Cases?
Circuit Court Judge Janet Stauffer announced her retirement this week and told CCCNews she hopes the current imbalance in criminal caseloads, due to a long-standing conflict of interest held by her compatriot Judge John Wolf can be rectified.
Lynn Helyer to Take Over Head Coaching Job at TDHS
Lynn Helyer was named the new head coach for The Dalles High School this morning, July 27. Coach Helyer used to be the head coach for TDHS. He coached when they were still the Eagle Indians in 2011 and 2012. He took over for Andy Codding at that time also.
Entertainment: Stevenson Music Fest Announced; Canned Heat, Molly Hatchet headed to TD
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the Stevenson Music Fest, Canned Heat in TD Legends #2, and even a Little Music City’s Hall of Fame. Read more here.
Time is Running Out to Enter This Year's Wasco County Fair!
Only two days left to enter livestock!
Metallica gets heavy on careers at TD Community College
Metallica selected Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) in a competitive grant to receive $100,000 to transform the future of students in the Mid-Columbia region. Yes, Metallica, the heavy metal band. You know, Shortest Straw, Master of Puppets, Blackened, Enter Sandman, One.
Motorcycle 'Ride Thru' set for this Weekend in TD
Preparations for a motorcycle ride thru in The Dalles are coming together as local restaurants expect some 1,000 riders to show up this weekend in an effort to raise money for mental health awareness and prevention of youth violence in schools.
Campbell gets nod for permanent Director at Health District
Shellie Campbell, who has been interim director since July 2020, was named director by the NCPHD board of health on July 13. The board is made up of elected officials and citizens from Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties, the area served by NCPHD.
Cascade Singers bustin' loose, plan live concert for Fall
The Dalles Cascade Singers are back in action as we prepare for our first live concert in 2021. This Fall concert features music from the hit musicals Anything Goes, West Side Story, Godspell, Rent, and Hamilton. The concert is slated for October and we are inviting new singers to join our group.
Dufur Baseball Producing College Level Athletes
Dufur baseball continues to produce college-level talent in recent years and this upcoming is no different. Led by seniors Carson Smith, Gabe Petroff, Brock LaFavre, and Isaac Anthony, the Rangers are hoping for big things in the upcoming season.
Two more local deaths attributed to COVID; Vaccinations Essential in prevention
North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) learned last week that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has added one COVID-19 death each to the Wasco County and Sherman County totals. The deaths occurred last December and January, and each happened in another state.
