Interview with guitarist Jennifer Batten; She plays Hood River Thursday, Aug. 26
Our Jim Drake zoomed in an interview with Jennifer Batten, whose career as a rock guitarist is most notable for several world tours with the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson. Calling Portland home, Batten has assembled a lineup of NW musicians for her new band, Full Steam, who specialize in 80s rock covers. They’re set to play Thursday in Hood River.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 24
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 Lloyd Jones, The Wasco Brothers, Jennifer Batten, Jess Clemens, Becky Kutz and the Richard Morrow Band.
CGCC offers $600 to restart students who dropped due to pandemic
Columbia Gorge Community College is offering $600 “Rebound” scholarships to students enrolling for Fall Term 2021 and who enrolled in CGCC credit classes previously but dropped because of the pandemic. Find out more here.
Flower Power For Friends with a Cherry on Top
Trena Gray had a little errand today. She wanted to make a friend happy.
Dufur's Fagan Giving Locals a Chance to Change Political Landscape
“When I was running to be your Secretary of State, I promised to create a “People’s Commission” of Oregonians who will advise me on redistricting should the task fall to me,” Fagan wrote. “Almost three weeks ago I kept that commitment…”
College Skill Center Grand Opening to be Livestreamed
While the ribbon-cutting is still planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, the college will offer a livestream of the event for people who do not wish to attend in person. The college is encouraging people to participate via the livestream, while still keeping the ribbon-cutting open to those who prefer to attend in person.
Columbia Basin Care has Sixth COVID Death; vaccinated Elderly struggle with Delta variant
Sadly, we are reporting that a sixth person has died of COVID-19 during an outbreak at Columbia Basin Care in The Dalles.
2021 TDHS Football Preview
The Dalles High School Football has started practice this week. With a new head coach at the mantle and not many seniors it’s an interesting season we’re heading into. They’re having a full season this year unlike last year where the Riverhawks went 2-3 on the shortened season.
A little 'trail magic' at Pacific Crest Trail Days in Cascade Locks
Thousands flocked to Cascade Locks this weekend, Aug. 20-22, as the annual PCT Days kicked into high gear after a hiatus during COVID. Above - “Wild” - that’s his trail name- ran the obstacle course at the Merrell booth. He knocked it off in 20 seconds while the camera person was also blown over. See black shoes.
Start School Right with a Well-Child Visit and a Free Backpack
Several local clinics are teaming up to give children a healthy head start for the school year with checkups, immunization, even a free backpack with school supplies.
The Next Door Celebrates 50th Anniversary By Raising $50,000
You did it! To celebrate its golden anniversary of service to the Gorge community, The Next Door’s 50th Anniversary Campaign sought to raise $50,000. The community exceeded that goal, gifting over $57,000!
Sense of Place Lecture Series Announces Season 12 Lineup
Now in its 12th season, the popular lecture series will kick off with a lecture on the unusual mushrooms of Cascadia
MCMC Nurses Rally for Safe Staffing, Better Patient Care, Fair Wages
Local nurses held a rally on Aug. 19th, at The Dalles Post Office to push for safe staffing, better patient care, fair wages and respect from Mid-Columbia Medical Center administration. The rally comes after several months of Oregon Nurses Association contract negotiations.
The Dalles - You're Beautiful
Jean Kikel and Ron Kikel are winners of The Dalles Beautification Award for August 2021. Their home at 622 East 13th Street is a stunner.
Nurses Rally today, Aug. 19, to push for 'safe staffing levels' at MCMC
Local nurses will be rallying this evening, Aug. 19th, at The Dalles Post Office as they push for safe staffing, fair wages and respect from Mid-Columbia Medical Center administration.
Traffic Alert: NW Natural Pipe Installation in White Salmon and Bingen
Northwest Natural, natural gas service, will be installing 1.5 miles of 8 inch pipes from Bingen to White Salmon, Washington. The project is scheduled to take place throughout August and into October of 2021.
Recreation Building Work Continues This Morning, Aug. 19
Pro Motions had it in high gear this morning as they were set to pour some 20 plus yards of concrete into a 10-foot vertical foundation wall at the Recreation Building downtown The Dalles.
Movie Review: Mt. Adams Paranormal? It sure is in this Movie
Recent chatter about a door opening up on Mt. Adams in an area where the glacier has melted and supposed paranormal activity is occurring- a possible UFO hanger? - provide interesting timing. Our man of reviews’ Jim Drake just happened upon a film of the same subject matter. He even interviewed the directors.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 18
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 Night Farmers Jeff Buehner's The Loyal Order, Suckerpunch and the John Bunzow Band.
Richardson to Represent: TDHS student Going to DYW Nationals
Zora Richardson will be taking her talents to Alabama after she wowed judges in Salem on Aug. 7, winning the Oregon Distinguished Young Women’s Program. The ASB President at TDHS said she looked forward to helping out with the 2022 program in Wasco County and thanked those that brought her up.
