Local health leaders request support of Navigation Center at TD Council Meeting
TD City Council had active audience participation on Monday, March 14, as people came out in support of a houseless Navigation Center on West Seventh St. If build, the facility will help those who have shown progress in wanting to regain a stable home. Airport, Development Fees, Boards, Crime
Wasco County to Approve Three Tax-foreclosed Property Sales March 16th
This week Wasco County Commissioners will be asked to approve the sale of three tax-foreclosed properties, a new printer fleet agreement, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District grant agreements, and hear an update on the increased number of individuals experiencing houselessness in Wasco County.
Urban Renewal to Discuss Accomplishments, Goals, and New Incentive Program for Commercial, Mixed-Use and Housing Developments
The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Board will meet on March 15th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Meeting highlights will include a presentation of the agency’s 2021-2022 accomplishments, proposed goals and priority projects for 2022-2023, and the draft of a new incentive program that would award grants to commercial, mixed-use, and new residential developments.
TDHS Riverhawks jumping into Spring Sports on Tuesday, March 15
TDHS Tennis, Golf, and Baseball kick off their seasons on Tuesday, March 15. Athletic Director Billy Brost also offers up accolades to athletes for a great winter sports season. Check out all things Riverhawk here.
TD Council to discuss development fees, airport progress, board appointments March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Housing Developers in East the Dalles will be looking at increased fees for sanitary sewer services if The Dalles City Council approves a reimbursement district at its regular meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 14.
Decarbonizing the Gorge: How communities are adapting
In response to climate change, local governments in the Columbia River Gorge are passing resolutions to decrease carbon emissions. It’s a start.
The Local Dish: Hot Point provides expansive Chinese Menu, to go boxes
I heard that Hot Point is a favorite Chinese restaurant in The Dalles for many and that their portions are generous. So, I could not help myself from getting to the bottom of this mystery and investigating what made Hot Point so good. Consider me a food detective. The Nancy Drew of Egg foo.
Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Batman movie?
This week’s question of the week was inspired by the new Batman movie now playing at Columbia Cinemas in The Dalles.
Google gives $100,000 for increasing water levels in 15 Mile Creek
The grant will go toward increasing water levels of Fifteenmile Creek which intends to better regulate the stream’s temperatures, protect aquatic species and ensure consistent water flow for area farmers.
TD Town Hall Results: 118 participate; schools, parks, trails, housing get focus
Improved schools, more trails and paths, a dog park, a sports complex, second-story apartments and upgraded commercial space downtown are just a few of the ideas that sprang forward as 118 people contributed to a virtual town hall for The City of The Dalles on Wednesday night, March 9.
Is the Columbia River Gorge a Supernatural Hotbed?
Have you had a supernatural experience in the Columbia River Gorge? Folks in the Gorge are being encouraged in radio ads and storefront signs,to file paranormal reports at Margie's Outdoor Store in Bingen, Washington.
“Supernatural occurrences have always been a part of life in the Gorge, but now they are on the rise, and for good reason,” said James Szubski, Owner of Margie’s Outdoor Store. “Tracking these events has become more important than ever, so Margie's has signed on to help gather information for our local Warden & Protector.”
TD Art Center Exhibit: Crow's Shadow prints rooted in “Contemporary Native Voices”
The world of printmaking includes subtle differences in technique; prints can take the form of lithographs, linocuts, woodcuts, monoprints, and monotypes (to name just a few), any and all of which are produced by the artists working at Crow’s Shadow studio in Pendleton and are currently on exhibit at The Dalles Art Center.
Moving Pictures: The Batman Review
The Batman brings us back to Gotham—albeit a more squalid, rainy and corrupt version—where Batman (Robert Pattinson) is only in his second year as the caped crusader and finds himself squaring off against The Riddler (Paul Dano), The Penguin (Colin Farrell) and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro).
Springston drops out of Wasco Commissioner race due to 'intimidation'
Michael Springston said that intimidation caused him to withdraw his candidacy for Wasco County Commissioner on Tuesday, March 8. Members of his own Party, the Wasco County Republicans, led him to the decision, he said.
The Dalles Art Center Unveils New Signage Made by CGCC Students
A collaboration with Portland-based artist Shelly Durica-Laiche and a group of metal fabrication students at Columbia Gorge Community College has paid off in a dynamic new display on the corner of 4th and Washington streets in The Dalles.
Culinary Arts gets a tasty competition going at TDHS
A little competition mixed with teamwork, creativity and innovation makes for a great learning environment. This is the recipe for success in Ms. Julie McIntire’s culinary arts class at TDHS.
Want to hear about some dirty laundry?
Like the smell of that clean shirt? Those brilliant slacks, fresh from the dryer? Pretty sweet, huh? It was never quite so easy. Learn more about the tortured past of laundry in this exciting new exhibition at the Hood River History Museum.
BMW 335i takes out fire hydrant in alleged DUI and attempt to elude case in TD
A 23-year-old man was cited and released for drunken driving after allegedly eluding officers in a chase that saw a BMW hit a fire hydrant and then a fence at the corner of Liberty and Fourth streets in The Dalles on Monday, March 7.
Masks will be optional at D21 Schools starting March 14
After careful consideration, North Wasco County School District will be moving to make masks optional for students and staff in our school buildings and district properties on March 14th.
City Making Huge Push to Engage Locals in City's Future
Time is running out to direct the future of The Dalles. City Council is set to host a virtual town hall on March 9th that will help decide the fate of millions of dollars of City investments for the next 18 years. But does anyone care? Not many so far. Only 439 people of some 16,000 TD citizens participated in a recent survey. Read here to learn how you can get involved.
