TD Scrapbook reveals perseverance in three-day snow deluge
So instead of sitting around and watching the icicles grow longer, I took this opportunity to get out in The Dalles and meet some of the folks working and playing in the snow. I met business owners, bus drivers, mailmen, and others on this fantastic voyage. Some you may even recognize.
TDHS Basketball Loses a Close Road Game Against 6A Century
The Dalles high school boys basketball team played in a non-league away game Tuesday, Dec 28th against 6A Century Jaguars in what was a close game. The Hawks battled all game but would eventually lose 60-52.
Desmond Tutu's death recalls TD visit and friendship with 'RRRRRRusty’ Kimsey
In May of 2009, Archbishop Desmond Tutu made a trip to Oregon. He agreed to be the keynote speaker at the 40th annual Collins Lecture. He also got to visit his good friend, Bishop Rustin Kimsey and attended church at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in The Dalles. Tutu also filled sandbags during a flood with TD’s Kristine Vercouteren.
Gorge Community Music Closing their doors Jan. 25
I’m writing this as 2021 is coming to a close, to announce that Gorge Community Music will be closing Jan. 25 - Caleb Prescott
Options abound for Ringing in the New Year with Live Music
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. This New Year’s Eve will have you tapping your toes and sipping champagne with the best of them. Events include Sugar Daddies, DJ Budget Money, Al Hare, Nightlife, Bridgid’s Crossing, Brady Goss, ‘SPOT’, and Norman Sylvester Band.
MCMC & OHSU Breaking Ties
MCMC and OHSU formally ended several aspects of their collaborative agreement that will affect primary care, general surgery, orthopedics, endocrinology in weeks and months to come. It is the latest news about the local hospital that cut ties with OHSU Cardiology in August and has seen 14 clinicians leave the Medical Center in the past year.
TD Public Works on How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
The weather forecast calls for sustained very cold temperatures in the next week. Community members can save themselves the hassle and cost of emergency repairs by taking a few simple steps to reduce the risk of burst pipes when freezing weather sets in.
WAGAP Warming Shelter Opens With a New Operating Model
The homeless housing team at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) began offering Warming Shelter services for unsheltered people in Skamania and Klickitat Counties on December 13, 2021.
Question of the Week: What's for Dinner this Christmas?
This week's question of the week asks us to share in our families, neighbors, and friends culinary traditions, culture...and gives us some ideas of what we might cook for ourselves this Christmas.
Letters to Santa
Rekindle the magic of this holiday season through the innocent and hopeful letters of local 3rd graders.
Local artist sought in creation of sculpture and new TD pocket park
LIttle Art City Strikes again. The Dalles Art Center seeking local artist submissions to us for a three-dimensional sculpture created through the medium of blacksmithing. It will be installed at an upcoming “pocket park” at the corner of 2nd and Washington streets in the spring of 2022.
Lighting up the season: Christmas Spirit is Electric in TD
Can you hear those sleigh bells jing-a-ling, ring-ting-ting-a-ling, too? It’s lovely weather for seeing display lights together with you! Locals awarded for the all-out joy in bringing Christmas Magic to our little bend in the river! Read here about a holiday drive-by and the people that make it happen.
Wasco County has 48th death from COVID
The person developed symptoms on Dec. 8, was diagnosed with COVID and admitted to Mid-Columbia Medical Center on Dec. 11, and passed away Dec. 15.
Inclusivity leads to 130 vaccinations, celebrates Latino culture in White Salmon
The idea was to encourage a culturally sensitive approach for the immigrant community to come together with medical professionals to access free vaccinations and booster shots. Guess what? It worked.
New COVID variant spurs local vaccine clinic as health officials prepare for next spike
With news on Dec. 17 that the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 is expected to lead to record hospitalizations by early February, North Central Public Health District has opened another vaccine clinic on Dec. 28 to increase access to vaccinations.
College Literary Journal gives students, faculty opportunity to publish
There is a super cool opportunity being offered by the Columbia Gorge Community College’s Creative Writing Club, for students both past and present, to have writing and visual art published.
2nd Round of Walldogs Mural Themes Honors Community Ask for More Diversity
Northwest Mural Fest has released their second round of mural themes for public input on their website.
TDHS Boys Basketball Impresses in Woodburn Tournament
This past week, starting Dec 16th to Dec 18th, The Dalles high school boys basketball team played some tough basketball at a tournament in Woodburn and has some real success. The Hawks made it to the semi-finals before falling to Woodburn in a close game.
How to Survive the Holidays With Your Mental Health Intact
Monique Adams, LCSW, CADC from MCMC gives some therapist-grade advice to help you get through the holidays, especially if you have a pre-existing mental health condition, are newly divorced, grieving, are LGBTQ, or have estranged family.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment - The Stocking Suffer Edition - Dec. 20
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 Curtis James, Willy and Nelson Trio, Sugar Daddies, hapa hillbillies, Al Hare, BBLake, MegaNeil, Megan Alder, Chazing Ebenezer, DJ Budget Money, Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth.
