The passage of The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265) which prohibits public and private ICE detention contracts throughout the state has rendered the lawsuit against NORCOR moot.

To be nominated for the Ageless Award, one needs to be:

• 75 years or older

• Who have made and are still making substantial contributions to their communities

• Who serve as models of both the ideal that all communities are intergenerational and that older adults are a significant part of the community fabric.

The Merino Family was recognized for their hard work and green thumb on east 12th Street The Dalles recently as their yard scored Septembers Beautification Award.

Employees with Pro Motions were back at it this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 7, in front of the Recreation building on Second Street downtown The Dalles. Gravel was brought in to back fill the new foundation wall that was recently poured near the front of the building.

The Dalles Riverhawks varsity football tea played against the Forest Grove Vikings yesterday, September 4th and it didn’t go the way they wanted it to.

The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team had their first match of the season on Thursday, September 2nd. They played the North Marion Huskies and won all three games. A team with only one senior and lots of juniors, the Hawks are young but talented.

The Lyle School District Board of Directors is seeking a district resident to fill an at-large position on the board, which was vacated by Lisa Bren on July 28. The appointee will serve through the next general election in 2023, and may file for election to the position. Applications due by September 17th.

Love Sorosis Park? Changes are coming, so make sure your voice is a part of conversation. North Wasco County Parks and Recreation District survey is seeking public input on replanting, rehabilitation, and changes to Sorosis Park to include in their strategic planning. The survey closes September 8th.

The Dalles’ Alan Eagy captures migratory Vaux Swifts hitting Vogt Hall for a night’s rest. He noticed the birds several days ago and was able to capture this video on Sept. 2. They will likely be around for several more days. Read more about it here.

Dufur Football squad falls to Powder Valley in home opener, but sees good play from quarterback Josh Taylor and running back Cody Phillips. Tight game gets blown open in the second half.

TDHS Women’s Soccer pulls off a 1-1 tie in the home opener against
Riverside. Cross Country comes out fast in fundraiser.

Today, Friday, September 3rd, The Dalles Riverhawks will play their first game of the 2021 Fall season. They face the 5A Forest Grove Vikings. The game is at 7 PM at Sid White Field.

Lora Helmer of Dallesport has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in her efforts to provide emergency shelter and supplies to people in countries racked with natural disasters and war. She’s got two silvers and a bronze for the volunteer hours she has put in with ShelterBox USA. So who is this Lora Helmer and why does she do it?

The Bonneville Power Administration has called local police authorities and warned of a possible strike to the BPA infrastructure in the Dalles area, according to a police log report taken on Sept. 1 at 4:35 p.m.

Bowen comes to North Wasco County School District after nearly a decade with Mid-Columbia Medical Center where she has served as the Community Benefit and Public Relations Manager, as well as the organization's Public Information Officer.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, housing and utility assistance services provider and regional coordinator of the homeless service system, is ushering in a new era with a new logo, new website, new leadership and a new 4-year strategic plan.

Wasco County Commissioners voted to recognize June 19th as Juneteenth in celebration of the federal government’s final execution of the Emancipation Proclamation. Commissioners also cut a deal with Hood River County to continue building code inspections.

Wasco County Commissioner Steve Kramer implored those who are unvaccinated for COVID to use extreme caution today, Sept. 1 after it was pointed out that ICU beds in hospitals were reported full.

Fire managers reported the Chenowith Rim Fire at approximately 50 acres as of 7:30 p.m. The Oregon Department of Forestry's #FIREBOSS aircraft were instrumental in knocking down the fire.

Lorena Salazar-Zamora of Bingen is taking her experiences as an immigrant putting them to good use to help others in her role with Washington Gorge Action Programs. The Spanish speaker can help with translations while getting people the services they need.