Question of the Week: What is Your Favorite Christmas Memory?
Welcome to Question of the Week, a weekly news column that poses timely questions about life, politics, culture, economics, health, and more to people out and about in our communities. Each column features a question that expresses curiosity about other people’s experiences and deepens our understanding of people from all walks of life.
Grand Jury Indicts Cantwell on attempted murder for firing shots on deputy
Grand Jury Indicts Logan Cantwell, 23, on charges of attempted murder after Wasco District Attorney alleged he fired on a Wasco County Deputy after a chase led them near Shaniko. Cantwell is currently being lodged in the Skamania County Jail.
Blanket Drive to Help Those In Need Stay Warm This Winter
Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps will host their 9th Annual Blanket Drive on January 15th, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the corner of Federal and E. 3rd St. in The Dalles. Blanket Drive donations benefit The Warming Place in The Dalles.
Third Times the Charm, Scott McKay Retires... AGAIN
Scott McKay hosted his third retirement party this week...and he makes no promises about not hosting the fourth one in another ten years.
Tamales, Atole and Gift Cards at White Salmon Fiesta For Health on Dec. 18
Comunidades, Northshore Medical Group, Columbia Riverkeeper, and WAGAP invite you to a free COVID-19 vaccination event that will take place on December 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon. This will be a fiesta for health, where there will be tamales, atole, and also gift cards for those who get vaccinated.
TD Elks keep Meels on Wheels spinning with $10k donation
The Dalles Elks Lodge #303, recently and generously donated $10,746.93 to The Dalles Meals on Wheels program. The donation goes a long way to defraying the cost of the program that served some 50,000 meals in 2020 alone. Volunteers drive the meals to homebound seniors to ensure they get one hot nourishing meal per day.
Quick & Easy Wasco County Commission Dec. 15th Update
Get the highlights of the recent Wasco County Commission Meeting without having to sit through a 2-hour meeting.
Youth Outreach Worker helps senior set goals toward graduation
Izzy was way behind on his credits when he and the YOW started meeting every day after school. During one of these sessions, Izzy opened up and broke down crying. “I just want to make my parents proud and graduate,” he said.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake, Dec. 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 Nightlife, Igor and the Red Evlises, toys, Santa, SantaCon, Brigid’s Crossing, Lord of the Rings, Fire Truck Parade, Taylor Beeks and Sam Grotte.
Walking Man Brewing Completes Pavilion Construction in Stevenson
“The pavilion will be a cozy gathering place in the cooler months and provide shade in the summer,” said Tabatha Wiggins. “We are grateful for the HartBeat of Main Street Grant that allowed us to initiate this project. It wouldn’t have been possible without community support, namely Tom Sikora, Benny Kelso and McCaskill Construction -- these guys made it happen!”
Warming Shelter in Stevenson now open
The WAGAP warming shelter in Stevenson, Wa., is open.
Snow? We Snow Whats happening in TD
A little snow livened things up in The Dalles this morning as giant flakes came crashing down at around 11 a.m. There was no quit in some of the folks willing to brave the elements.
Sorosis is a club? 1904 had electric vehicles? Trading drinks for horns? That's right
Our columnist Ryan Lawrence is on winter break, but he is not letting any moss grow. He took a trip to the Fort Dalles Museum and located a 1904 electric car, fire bells, a place where drinks were traded for antlers and more. Take a ride with Ryan through this fact-pact piece in homage to your hometown.
TDHS Girls Basketball Looks to Rebound after two Road Losses
Road-ready TDHS girls will tip-off against the Sandy Pioneers on Thursday. The team is coming off a couple of losses after besting Parkrose and Dufur last week. The non-league away game is set for 6:30 p.m. against the larger 6A Sandy school.
TDHS Reclassifies to 4A, Joining the Tri-Valley Conference
It was announced on Monday, Dec. 13, that The Dalles High School is officially reclassifying to 4A and joining the Tri-Valley Conference. The Riverhawks will join Crook County, Gladstone, Molalla, Estacada, and Madras in their new conference.
Gitchell Building continues its stymying streak
The Dalles City Council moves to assess Gitchell/Waldron building on Monday, Dec. 13. Council also postpones garbage rate hike and zoning for houseless shelters. Read about the meeting here.
Quick and Easy Wasco County Commission preview for Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Dec. 15th Wasco County Commission Meeting without having to scroll through 230 pages of agendas and board packets.
Snow for Christmas in the Gorge?
Will it snow on Christmas? “I wish I had an answer. Let’s see what the odds are for Dallesport,” he said.
Home at Last Receives Deed from County; Hopes to Raise Money to Renovate Facilities
Wasco County has donated the deed to Home At Last Humane Society to Central Oregon Animal Friends. Owning the property would allow them to pursue more diverse grant funding for renovations. “It's easier when you own the building to receive grants. It's going to allow us to go after grants that we couldn't have otherwise gone after,” said Stephen Drynan, Chief Executive Director of Home at Last.
City Council to consider Garbage rate hike, Gitchell building tonight, Dec. 13
Local garbage service provider The Dalles Disposal Service is asking The Dalles City Council for a 5.05% increase for city residents to offset rising operational costs and disposal fees. Councilors are set to discuss the request at their regular meeting tonight, Dec. 13 at 5: 30 p.m. Read here to see everything on the agenda.
