Jun 4

Jun 4 Question of the Week: If you had no fear, what would you do?

Question of the week: If you had no fear, what would you do? Locals from all over tell us what barriers they would break if they could remove that loathsome confidence eroder of fear that drifts in and out of our consciousness.

Jun 4

Jun 4 CGCC offers Color Run full slate of activities for PRIDE week - June 6 - 10

Columbia Gorge Community College

Art, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County, Hood River County

Activities include a color run/walk, pronoun button-making and “Let’s taco ‘bout it,” which will feature tacos, an informational discussion of LGBTQ+ issues and a viewing of the documentary Texas Strong. Interested people may RSVP for the events, request accessibility accommodations, and get the Zoom links by emailing EQUAL@cgcc.edu.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Wasco County Declares State of Emergency, Fireworks and Burn Ban Begin June 15th

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County

Wasco County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency due to drought and approved a fireworks and burn ban. The ban will being on June 15th at 12:01 a.m. The ban on burns and fireworks remains in effect until fire authorities deem it safe to lift the ban.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Free Fishing This weekend in Oregon - June 4 & 5

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. And each year The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Marsalis gets 34 months in Prison; Charles Keller of Mosier still missing

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County

On November 22, 2021, Mr. Marsalis was found inside a house in Mosier belonging to Mr. Charles Keller. Marsalis had barricaded himself inside and ransacked the home. Later, Marsalis was found in possession of items from Mr. Keller’s home. Mr. Keller has been missing since November 11, 2021.

Jun 3

Jun 3 D21 and Community Advisory Committee Agree on Scope of New School Bond

Cole Goodwin

Education, Home Page

North Wasco County School District 21 held its first Community Advisory Committee School Bond Planning meeting on June 1st at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Middle School.

“We had a great first meeting,” said Stephanie Bowen, Director of Communications and Community Involvement.

Jun 3

Jun 3 TDHS Seniors Graduate Saturday, June 4, inspire younger students

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, Positive News

The Dalles High School graduating seniors returned to their former grade schools this morning, June 3, to do the walk of fame as school children cheered their accomplishments. It is all part of the activities as they prepare for their final TDHS function, graduation on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Amaton Field behind the high school, 220 E. 10th Street.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Bringing Books, Confidence, and Joy to Kids in Need in Wasco and Hood River County

Cole Goodwin

Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, Positive News

First Book, a non-profit organization that has distributed 64,315 books to kids in need in Wasco and Hood River Counties, is seeking donations to help fund their 2023 season.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Kind-of-a-man found safe and sound in TD

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News

The Dalles Police were called out on Wednesday afternoon, June 2, in the 600 block of West Seventh Street on a report that a male could be seen in a nearby yard, and he was not moving, according to the police log.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Gonser recognized with Life Member Award for public power work

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Environment, Positive News, Wasco County

Howard Gonser was first elected to the Northern Wasco County PUD Board of Directors in 1987. During his 35 years of service, he served as president of the board seven times, as well as president of the Oregon PUD Association twice. Over the past three decades, many improvements were made to the PUD’s electrical infrastructure.

Jun 2

Jun 2 First Friday Looks to be a riot of Music, Food and Fun in Downtown TD, June 3

Tom Peterson

Art, Business, Entertainment, Positive News

Over 30 businesses will be open late Friday, June 3 as a grassroots movement is fueling some really fun times in downtown The Dalles. Businesses will feature their favorite things about summer. From sidewalk chalk art, live music, special treats, grand openings and more it will be an amazing night to kick off the summer. Hours 5 to 8 p.m.

Jun 2

Jun 2 OMG: Gorge oozing with entertainment; check out weekend events & gigs here

Jim Drake

Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Richard Murrow is just one of the dozens of shows to see during the weekend as warm weather has venues popping like bubble wrap. Venues include Bargeway Pub, Maupin, Ruins, Granada, MoCo, Route 30, Double Mountain, Everybody’s Brewing, Grateful Vineyard, St. Peter’s Landmark, Zim’s, TD Library, Thunder Island, HR Library, The Pines, Jackson Park, 64 Taphouse, TD Eagles, White Salmon, Red Carpet Karaoke and Tabby’s Hole.

Jun 2

Jun 2 TD's Northwest Mural Fest to reveal artwork at Neon Sign Museum June 16th

Columbia Community Connection

Art, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page

”This is going to be a fun, free and family-friendly event for all,” said Mural Fest Committee member Rachel Carter. “We will have appetizers from Bargeway Pub, music by Brian Greeley, live art being created by Denae Manion and a historical scavenger hunt for visitors to engage in The Dalles history.”

Jun 2

Jun 2 Hood River Bridge Closes June 10-12 for paving

Tom Peterson

Hood River County, Positive News

The closure will begin just after midnight on June 10, and then it will reopen on Sunday, June 12.

Jun 2

Jun 2 Summer Solstice Celebration at Goldendale Observatory State Park, Tuesday June 21

Tom Peterson

Art, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, Klickitat County

Summer Solstice Celebration at Goldendale Observatory State Park will be on Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. This unique fundraiser combines art and astronomy and will feature solar viewing through the Observatory telescope, a presentation on the history of the Observatory, food, beverages, raffles, and a display of prize-winning solar-themed artworks from the Chamber’s recent art contest.

Jun 1

Jun 1 TD Grad hits mile 400 on PCT, finds relief in electrolytes, summits Mount Baden-Powell

Tom Peterson

Environment, Home Page, The Dalles

While she got to the lake early, it was still another 4 miles to the campground after hiking 18 miles. “It was awesome and terrible at the same time. Those last four miles take twice as long because you are just beat. I wanted to jump in so bad,” she said. “But you don’t want to hike wet. You don’t want soggy feet.”

Jun 1

Jun 1 Randall will run for TD Council again; Mays to go for another term as Mayor

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays said today, May 31, that he intended to run again for his position this coming fall when his and two other Council seats will be up for grabs in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Jun 1

Jun 1 Crack be Gone Crew hits Fourth Street, extends life of asphalt

Tom Peterson

Positive News, The Dalles

Jun 1

Jun 1 Elder Abuse: If you see something, say something

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Education, Klickitat County

It can be easy to overlook some of these signs, and this month, and the annual day of recognition, reminds us how important it is to look out for elders and vulnerable adults in our communities. Respect, compassion, and attention are what our seniors deserve every day of the year. If you see something of concern, contact Adult Protective Services at 1-877-734-6277.

Jun 1

Jun 1 CGCC Writing Club Celebrates Pride Week with two renowned poets

Tom Peterson

Art, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles

Poet Lydia Valentine is the 2021-2023 City of Tacoma Poet Laureate and author of Brief Black Candles. Poet Christina Vega is the publisher at Blue Cactus Press and author of a poetry collection, Still Clutching Maps. Christina believes we have the power to reshape our communities with principles of Emergent Strategy, transformative justice, and collective laboring of love.

Welcome, friends.