Jan 5

Jan 5 Semi Truck Collision with Fallen Rock on SR-14

Large fallen rocks and a semi-truck collided on Washington SR-14 occurred on Wednesday morning around 4 a.m on January 5th, 2022. The collision occurred just between Rowena Tunnel 2 and the Lyle Cherry Orchard trailhead.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Sense of Place Lecture Jan 12th, Native Bees of the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page, Entertainment, Education

Join Mt. Adams Institute for a Sense of Place lecture on, Native Bees of the Gorge featuring Frances Fischer on January, 12th, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Dufur, Biggs Junction to get $5.2 Million in Utility upgrades

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

U.S. Senators Wyden and Merkley brought home $5.2 Million in grants for major upgrades in Biggs Junction and Dufur.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Stevenson Downtown and Famers Market to join forces in 2022

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Environment, Positive News, Hood River County, Klickitat County

The Stevenson Downtown Association announced the plans to absorb the Stevenson Farmers Market beginning in 2022. Each organization’s volunteer Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of the move.

Jan 3

Jan 3 School Closures for Jan. 4 are throughout Gorge

Columbia Community Connection

Check here for all the latest school closures in the Gorge. Watch CCCNews for cancellations as they occur.

Jan 3

Jan 3 D21 closes school for Tuesday, Jan. 4th.

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Home Page

North Wasco County School District just announced it will be closed Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

Jan 3

Jan 3 Quick & Easy Wasco County Commission Preview for Jan. 5th at 9 a.m. County to Consider Community Enhancement Projects and Funding Priorities

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Wasco County Board of Commissioners Meeting without having to read through 220 pages of an Agendas and Board Packets.

Jan 3

Jan 3 From Postcards to Novels, New Biz creates safe space for writers, all writers

Tom Peterson

Business, Education, Home Page

Sarah Cook is melding her career of advocacy and her expertise in literature and writing to offer locals a chance to refine their writing - any writing. All people have an ignition switch - a voice inside that is fascinating and interesting. Why not share it? Sarah aims to put a flame to that pilot light to get your prose burning a hot blue flame. And it doesn’t have to hurt.

Jan 3

Jan 3 TD Kiwanis Programs for January

Karl Vercouteren

Positive News

TD Kiwanis Programs loaded this month and features Marcus Swift of Overland Law, Wasco County Veterans Service Officer Patrick Wilbern, and Gilliam Co. District Attorney Marion Weatherford. Learn more about it here.

Jan 3

Jan 3 WINTER STORM WATCH: Closures and Weather Forecast for The Columbia River Gorge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County, Hood River County

A blizzard has brought traffic to a stop in the Columbia River Gorge this morning.

Jan 3

Jan 3 TD Riverhawk Sports Notes by Billy Brost, Jan. 1, 2022

Billy Brost

Home Page, Sports, Columns

We return to school, a month or so into our Winter Sports’ season, and all of our teams are preparing for the end of the non-conference competition, and are setting their sights on IMC play.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Schools throughout the Gorge closed for Monday, Jan 3rd due to snow

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Education

Jan 1

Jan 1 Question of the Week: What are you hoping for in 2022?

Tom Peterson

Columns, Positive News

The Dalles residents talk hopes for 2022 in this question of the week column. It was a pretty upbeat crowd, we must say, as our friends and neighbors never seem to let us down on optimism even those who are living in some of the toughest circumstances. Here’s to all of you, wishing you health, happiness and hope.

Dec 31

Dec 31 Surprising Those Experiencing Houselessness with Some Christmas Spirit

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Positive News, Home Page

The holidays can be challenging for those experiencing homelessness in The Dalles. But this year, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, The Dalles Aging and People with Disabilities Office, and Lilo’s BBQ went the extra mile to bring some Christmas cheer to those experiencing housing instability in The Dalles.

Dec 31

Dec 31 Senate Bill 819 Gives Second Chance to People with Felony Sentences and Convictions in Wasco County

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page

Oregonians convicted of felonies will be able to legally petition for reconsideration of their sentence and convictions on January 1st, 2022 when Senate Bill 819 goes into effect. The enactment of the law is considered a huge win for those looking for a second chance at sentencing and at full reintegration into their communities. Wasco County District Attorney Matt Ellis has created a special hearing docket scheduled for January 6th, 2022 at 8:30 AM to hear the first round of petitions from Wasco County community members. The hearing will be presided over by Wasco County Circuit Judge Janet Stauffer.

Dec 30

Dec 30 TD Scrapbook reveals perseverance in three-day snow deluge

Ryan Lawrence

Art, Columns, Home Page

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.

Dec 29

Dec 29 TDHS Basketball Loses a Close Road Game Against 6A Century

Xavier Orion-Olaez

The Dalles, Sports, Home Page

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.

Dec 29

Dec 29 Desmond Tutu's death recalls TD visit and friendship with 'RRRRRRusty’ Kimsey

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

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.

Dec 28

Dec 28 Gorge Community Music Closing their doors Jan. 25

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page

I’m writing this as 2021 is coming to a close, to announce that Gorge Community Music will be closing Jan. 25 - Caleb Prescott

Dec 28

Dec 28 Options abound for Ringing in the New Year with Live Music

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

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.

Welcome, friends.