Hood River County History Museum Hosts Virtual Brewers Roundtable and Tasting Event
Join The History Museum of Hood River County for a virtual brewers roundtable talk and tasting, inspired by their current museum exhibit, Cheers! From Teetotalers to Tasting Rooms, which is the third and final exhibit installment covering the fascinating history of craft brewing in Hood River County.
Original Courthouse reveals History Forums for February
Original Courthouse reveals History Forums for February
Cascade Singers call out for dancers, readers & bagpipe players
The Cascade Singers invite choristers, soloists, instrumentalists, dancers, readers, bagpipe players and all other Hibernophiles to join us as we get ready for our annual St. Patrick’s celebration at St. Peter’s Landmark in downtown The Dalles on Thursday, March 17, 2022. And If you want to know what a Hibernophile is, ready here.
TDHS Sports Notes by Billy Brost, Jan. 18, 2022
The Dalles High School Athletic Director Billy Brost brings us up to date on all things Riverhawk in this weekly Column. Find out how teams did in last week’s competition and get all the times and dates for basketball, wrestling, swimming, skiing in the week to come.
Urban Renewal to Consider Next Steps for Recreation and Tony's Buildings
Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Board will consider next steps for the Recreation and Tony’s buildings at their upcoming meeting on January 18th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Case Against D21 mask mandates dismissed on procedural error; case could be re-filed
Parents fighting mask mandates at North Wasco County School District set back by a procedural error in opinion from US District Court in Portland. Jennifer Gunter said they will decide in the next several days on whether to refile the case. US Judge Michael Simon finds little merit in the legal discussion of the case.
Cassie Hill returns to Columbia Basin Care Dir. of Nursing Services
A native of Sherman County, Cassie graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, where she earned her Registered Nurse degree in their nursing program. She continues to be involved at CGCC, teaching future C.N.A.s as Director of the NA1 program. Cassie still lives in Sherman County.
Question of the week: What advice would you pass along?
This week's question asks what piece of advice has been given to you that you pass along to others. We got some great results. See what your friends and neighbors had to say.
D21 Superintendent Addresses Covid-era Leadership Challenges, Staff Shortages, and Teacher Burn Out
Welcome to Part 4 of the North Wasco County School District 21 Update with Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal. In this installment, we sit down with Bernal to talk about covid-era leadership challenges, staff shortages, and teacher burn out.
D21 Updates on Strategic Planning, School Improvement Projects, and the Dual Language Immersion Program
In this installment, we sit down with Bernal to talk about strategic planning, NWASCO D21 goals, renaming Colonel Wright Elementary School, the Dual Language Immersion Program, and more.
Omicron variant brings guidelines on testing positive and FAQ
Rising COVID cases from highly contagious Omicron variant bring self-reporting and additional information for those in isolation or needing answers about their specific situation or illness. Read more here.
D21 Superintendent Talks Leadership, Listening, and Opposing Viewpoints on COVID Mandates in Schools
In this installment of the D21 Superintendent Update we sit down with Dr. Carolyn Bernal to talk about her listening and leadership strategy as a newcomer to the district, dealing with opposing viewpoints on Covid mandates in schools, the circumstances leading up to the recent firing of an unvaccinated employee.
It's Winner Take All In This Best of Ballroom Brouhaha
Not since the movie Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo has there been so much electricity about dancing. This is like 1984’s Footloose chaos. Think playing chicken with tractors. This Week in our Very Own House of The Dalles, Dancing with the Gorge Stars will be busting out at The Dalles High School Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.
Shorthanded TDHS Boys Basketball Dominates Estacada
The Dalles Boys Basketball team played against Estacada in a nonleague away game on Monday, Jan 10th and dominated the Rangers. Even without three of their players, the Hawks still won 69-51.
Column: Mourning intersectional feminist and author, bell hooks
“The daunting and implicit expectations we sometimes have of our loved ones interfere with our ability to care for them, let alone for ourselves; I would not have the framework for attempting to embody this way of living, loving, and showing up if it were not for bell hooks.” - Sarah Cook
City of TD Ain't Selling; Garbage Rates increase 3%
Did you know the City of The Dalles owns the State Building at 700 Union Street. And is it for sale? Also, TD City Council makes decision on garbage rates.
The Snow Day - A Tough Call
Sometimes calling a snow day is as easy as looking out the window, but more often than not, it is an avalanche of factors that go into making the official call by 5 a.m.
UPDATED: The Dalles High School placed in brief lockdown today, Jan. 12
The Dalles High School was placed into a brief lockdown this morning, Jan. 12, after reports of a threat were made from outside of the school.
COVID pushes hospitals to capacity; Canyon Rim in Maupin endures outbreak
Hospitalization rates are rapidly climbing in Oregon and in the Gorge as COVID cases spike. Now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t -- and get your booster dose if you haven’t. Case in point, Canyon Rim Assisted Living in Maupin had been COVID free until an outbreak last week.
$3000 Grant - now that brings some Serious Theater
Serious Theater announced today that it has been awarded a $3,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to support its upcoming 2022 theater and concert season.