Diego Contreras crushes TDHS Cross Country record by 10 seconds
Since 1997, Scott Limbach’s 5K record of 15:35 had stood like a challenge - or a taunt - on the high school wall. Juan Diego Contreras obliterated the cross country time on Saturday at Lakewood High School at a smoking 15 minutes, 25 seconds, beating the 24-year-old mark.
Get or renew your Hood River County ID before December 31st
Do you live in Hood River County and need a photo identification? If so time is running out to get or renew your Hood River County (HRC) Community ID card by December 31st. The program ends at the end of this year. The card is valid for two years.
Gorge Youth hold Climate Change Vigils
The group has been holding vigils in front of the salmon fountain in downtown Hood River on Fridays from 4:30-5:00 for the past seven weeks and is part of a growing climate justice organization called, “Fridays for the Future,” as the long-term sustainability of the planet is becoming more and more uncertain.
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.
1st Annual Turkey Trot scheduled for, you guessed it, Thanksgiving
The first annual Turkey Trot event in The Dalles will be held on Thanksgiving, Nov. 25th. There are two different runs at the event. The first is a 5k run/walk or there’s a family fun 1-mile run. The event begins at 8 AM at Lewis and Clark and the 5k walk/run will be along the Riverfront Trail.
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.