Gorge Students take top honors at Robotics Competition in Dufur
Dufur, OR – Gorge robotics students from The Dalles, Dufur and Hood River competed at the Dufur Hat Tip to Service VEX Robotics Tournament that took place on November 13. They did not disappoint.
Fundraising begun for new market and food hub in HR
A gofundme site for a Columbia Gorge Community Market and Food Hub in the former Hood River News Building at 419 State Street was posted on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Realtor Brian Lauterbach who represents the owners of the building, The Denny Smith Family, said negotiations to lease the building are underway.
From Hunter Green to Brick Red
Work continued this week at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on East Fourth St. Crews with H.B. Painters are deep into the exterior renovation. They are sealing the brick and painting the windows and walls. A new trim color was also selected - changing from hunter green to a brick red with a little black eyeliner around the windows and doors.
Starlight Parade, Tree Lighting, and Country Festival Will Kick Off Holiday Season in The Dalles
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce (TDACC) presents “I Spy Christmas” the 32nd Annual Starlight Parade and Community Tree Lighting on November 26th, 2021. New to the event this year is a Country festival prior to the parade.
College Students Cleaning Up
This was the scene at Thompson Park in The Dalles this last Saturday morning, November 13th, as CGCC hosted the November Community Clean-up.
Ageless Awards: And The Winners Are...
2600 years ago, Chinese philosopher Confucius championed that respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elderly family members are the root of humanity. Some local seniors are turning that principle on its ear reaching deep into their 70s and 80s to continue to care for others and put thousands of hours into community service. Find out who they are in this year’s Ageless Awards.
TDHS Winter Sports Have Huge Turnout
Just two weeks until winter sports for The Dalles High School kicks off with a basketball jamboree. And after talking to Atheltic Director Billy Brost, winter sports has an amazing turnout. TDHS will put a total six basketball teams on the court. Yes, 6.
Alleged Shaniko Shooter captured in Skamania County
KOIN 6 News is reporting that Logan Cantwell, wanted for a shooting in Wasco County, is now in custody in Skamania County. Oregon law enforcement officials have been searching for Cantwell since Saturday, Nov. 13. It is alleged he fired on a deputy near Shaniko at around 8:45 a.m.
Community Partners Ensure Happy Holidays for Lyle School’s Families
Two long-term community partners have once again teamed up with Lyle School to give students and their families a happy holiday.
Shea MacNab Named Head Coach of TDHS Swim Team
The Dalles High School athletic department recently announced the hiring of Shea MacNab as the new head swim coach. MacNab, a 1994 graduate of The Dalles High School, returns for his second stint as the head coach.
TDHS Fall Sports Awards
The Dalles finished up their fall season of sports and many athletes made the all-conference lists. Congrats to all the athletes.
TD Council to be asked to join fight against climate change at Nov. 22 meeting
A number of Gorge cities have already taken action on climate change, including Hood River, White Salmon, Bingen and Mosier. The Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network will be asking The Dalles to do the same as global efforts are on to curtail the rise in Earth’s temperature. Read more here.
Cantwell at Large in Corbett Area; Residents Told Shelter in Place
The search for an armed and dangerous man believed to be in the Corbett area prompted a reverse 911 call for residents to shelter in place, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office tweeted.
Logan Cantwell, who is wanted for attempted murder in Wasco County, is believed to be in that area, officials confirmed.
Paredes Celebrates 86th birthday with new sport
Julio D. Paredes turned 86 last week. And what does every kid want for their birthday - a new bike, of course.
The Cascade Singers’ 2021 Christmas Concert dates set
The Cascade Singers’ 2021 Christmas Concert will be presented at four different venues in The Dalles. Check out the dates and locations here.
Feeling Bazaar: Your local roundup of Holiday Hoorah!
CCCNews has rounded up a good handful of local holiday bazaars for the Mid-Columbia, but we are looking for more. Let us know. Click here to find local offerings or find out how to advertise yours.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake - Nov. 15
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 Polyrhythmics funk, Chihuahua slide guitar, Al & Nolan Hare, Casey Wykes soulful Americana, Robert Henry Country, Erisy Watt Indie Folk, Legend of Johnny Cash and tributes to Patsy Cline
District Attorney charges fugitive with Attempted Murder; Cantwell still at large
Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that Logan Cantwell is being charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree after allegedly firing a gun at a Wasco County Deputy near Shaniko on the Morning of Nov. 13.
Shooter still at large in Mid-Columbia; SWAT team called to TD on Saturday, Nov. 13
Police are still searching for a 23-year-old local man after he reportedly led a Wasco County Deputy on a chase to a mile outside of Shaniko on Saturday morning, Nov. 13., where police report he fired on the deputy. A SWAT team was called out to a neighborhood in west The Dalles, but no arrest was made.
