Four arrests made in local sex worker sting
Investigators posted fake advertisements online for commercial sex. Four arrests were made as a result of the operation. The majority of those arrests were local individuals who reside in the area of The Dalles.
Discovery Center offers free interpretive walk on full moon, Sept. 20
Take a Harvest Moon walk, Monday, September 20th under the full moon on The Dalles’ Riverfront Trail. Enjoy a one-hour interpretive nature walk with a Columbia Gorge Discovery Center astronomer and guide. Meet in front of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum at 6:45 p.m. Sunset is at 7:05 p.m., and the full moon rises at 7:28 p.m.
TD Kiwanis literally stuff the bus in school supply drive
The Dalles Kiwanis Club celebrated its second annual “Stuff-the-Bus” project. The three-day event in late August produced enough school supplies to literally fill a bus on loan from the local school district.
Riverhawks Football Friday Game Canceled, Will Play New Team Saturday
Due to team ( St. Helens team) quarantine, the previously scheduled game with St. Helens at St. Helens this coming Friday, September 10th has been canceled. The JV2 football game has also been canceled with St. Helens.
Sanctuary Promise Act Signed into Law, NORCOR ICE Lawsuit Declared Moot
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.
Mid-Columbia Senior Center taking nominations for Ageless Awards
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.
Merinos take top honors for September beauty
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.
Back to the Gravel Pile
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.
TDHS Varsity FB Starts Off Rough In Season Opener
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.
TDHS Volleyball Team Outplays North Marion in all Three Games
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.
Lyle School Seeks Candidates for School Board Opening
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.
NWPRD Survey Asks Community: What Changes Would You Like to See at Sorosis Park?
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.
Hundreds of birds making local chimney their hotel
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 falls to Powder Valley in first gridiron clash Thursday, Sept. 2
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 Sports Roundup - Women's Varsity Soccer, Cross Country Fundraiser
TDHS Women’s Soccer pulls off a 1-1 tie in the home opener against
Riverside. Cross Country comes out fast in fundraiser.
Riverhawks test their mettle at home in first-round bout with Forest Grove tonight, Sept. 3
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.
Who's Lora Helmer? And Why people around the world need her
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?
FBI warns of possible strike on local power grid, source of threat unknown to local officials
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 tapped for Communications at School District after near decade with MCMC
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.