Montbleau, Jarabe Mexicano kick of huge week of entertainment in Gorge

Jarabe, which translates to “concoction,” highlights the eclectic mix of genres Jarebe Mexicano perform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trío Romántico, and popular Cumbia. They hit the stage on Thursday, Oct. 6 at The Dalles Civic. They’re not just musicians but educators and ambassadors of culture and a ton of fun.

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Columns, Environment, Home Page, The Dalles Tom Peterson Columns, Environment, Home Page, The Dalles Tom Peterson

TD Grad takes up paddle to Finish PCT by Boat

All things must come to an end. And such is the state of the journey for TD’s Emily Peterson who will hit Canada shortly. Fires ended her hiking journey on Monday as the last 30 miles of the trail remained closed. But she was not to be deterred. She and hiker friend Sandals rented a canoe and are paddling the last 22 miles via Ross Lake.

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The Dalles Wasco County Library Announces Oct. Line up of Storytelling, Arts & Crafts, Nerf Wars, and more

The Dalles Wasco County Library has a schedule packed with fun seasonal activities this October, including a Samhain lore from Master Storyteller William Hornyak, a humans vs zombies nerf war for ages 13-18, virtual author talks, a drawing workshop with renowned cartoonist Rick Stromoski, a tattoo inking tutorial from local award winning tattoo artist Jacob Hanks, sugar skull take and make kits for Day of the Dead, pizza and legos night and much much more!

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Art, Entertainment, Home Page, Columns Mo Burford Art, Entertainment, Home Page, Columns Mo Burford

Movie Review: 'The Woman King' delivers on action, heart

It proves a film does not need to do away with jaw-dropping action sequences and classic movie structures to make a film that is not only extremely entertaining but emotional and thought-provoking. The epic film centers on an all-female group of warriors, the Agojie, in 19th century Africa, as they defend their homeland from rival kingdoms funded by slave traders.

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Home Page, Columns, The Dalles, Wasco County Cole Goodwin Home Page, Columns, The Dalles, Wasco County Cole Goodwin

Vaccine Clinic Boosts Sense of Community in an Isolating Time

The free Covid-19 vaccine clinic in front of La Michoacana in The Dalles on Kelly Avenue was hopping with happy patients seeking the new Omicron inclusive booster today, Sept. 30. The vibe at the clinic was very fun and upbeat compared to a typical hospital setting. “That was the most fun shot I’ve had in a while,” said Phil Brady, Wasco County Commissioner who got boosted at the clinic this afternoon.

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Environment, Home Page, The Dalles Columbia Community Connection Environment, Home Page, The Dalles Columbia Community Connection

City Lifts 'no contact' warning on Mill Creek after discovery of sewage spill on Sept. 23

The City of The Dalles has removed the ‘no water contact’ signs along Mill Creek and the Columbia River on Thursday, Sept. 29. after water tests showed the water had returned to normal conditions. Vandals blocked a sewerage pipe and it was discovered on Friday, Sept. 23. Human waste, urine and feces had been spilling into the creek.

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4-day closures of TD Bridge restart Thursday, Sept. 29; Yep, that's tomorrow

“We need more weekend closures to complete this project, and they will resume on Thursday, September 29,” said ODOT Spokesperson Kacey Davey. Closures will begin on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. and end Monday mornings at 6 a.m., and the four-day closures could last into February of 2023.

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