Nov 4

Nov 4 Google gains approval to site and construct Data Center in Port of TD

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles Community Development Director Joshua Chandler recently signed the approval of an administrative decision to allow Google to site and construct one single-story data center with a separate office building and associated infrastructure.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Snow forecasted for the Gorge; Nov. 8th ballot drive-thru canceled

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Weather, The Dalles

In light of the forecasted winter weather this coming week, the Wasco County Clerk's Office, in conjunction with The Dalles Rotary Club, has canceled the 5th Street Ballot Drive-Thru Collection on Tuesday, November 8th.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Lisa James plays Bargeway tonight, Nov. 4; music, entertainment & art in The Gorge

Jim Drake

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

Music, comedy, film, aerial artists, auditions - it’s all here. Check out what’s happening in arts and entertainment in The Gorge.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Thieves break into Rainbow Tavern in Maupin; Safe taken

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

A break-in was reported at 10:32 a.m. on Thursday morning after it was discovered, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s log.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Ready to ski? Two ski swaps this weekend in HR

Tom Peterson

Sports, Home Page, Hood River County

With the National Weather Service calling for 9 more straight days of snow on Mount Hood, skiers are already itching for that first run. But before you go, get your equipment in order. There are two ski swaps this weekend according to our miners on Facebook and the Web. Both are in Hood River.

Nov 3

Nov 3 Former HAVEN Director Tara Koch will plead not guilty

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

Over the past month Koch has received a court appointed attorney, been granted a waiver of extradition, and entered a plea of not guilty.

Nov 3

Nov 3 Goldendale runners hunt down second straight District Title, headed to state on Nov. 5

Columbia Community Connection

Sports, Klickitat County

Fear the Pack: Up to this point, the Goldendale Boys had been undefeated within the EWAC. Regardless, each one knew they were going to need to push themselves in order to secure the coveted first-place team trophy and with it a chance to represent Goldendale in TriCities for the state meet.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Rufus Mayor jailed on charges of firing gun on occupied vehicle

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County

Dowen Michael Jones, 47, of Rufus, Oregon, was lodged at the Northern Oregon Corrections (NORCOR) facility on multiple counts, including Attempted Murder, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Wasco County suit takes aim at Midterm election counting in Oregon, Nation

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

The Wasco County Elections Clerk and the Board of Commissioners have been named in a civil suit alleging that voter tabulation machines have not been properly certified and the plaintiffs have asked for an injunction, calling for a hand count in the Midterm election.

Nov 1

Nov 1 1, 2, 3 TD COVID Clinics, ah ha ha ha; The Count says see you there Nov. 3, 4, 5, ah ha ha ha

Tom Peterson

Positive News, The Dalles

A free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place this Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5, in The Dalles at 523 E. 3rd St., at the former Griffith Motors building.

Nov 1

Nov 1 TD Kiwanis Nov. programs include City Mgr, TDAC Director & Garry Estep

Karl Vercouteren

Positive News

TD Kiwanis will hear from TD City Manager Matthew Klebes, The Dalles Art Center Director Scott Stephenson and artist Garry Estep.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Low voter turnout thus far for Midterm election on Nov. 8

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

Wasco and Hood River counties are reporting low voter turnout for the Nov. 8 Midterm election thus far.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Best Dressed: The Dalles Celebrates Halloween 2022

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News

The Dalles Trick-or-Treaters were out in force this Halloween! Many braved the cool fall weather and light rain showers for some treats, snacks, and fun.

Oct 31

Oct 31 TDHS Runners peak at District; Both varsity teams going to state

Jill Bell

Sports, The Dalles, Home Page

On the back of the pullovers were quotes from the season, from the silly “are we running today?”, to the oft-repeated “chin down, eyes up!”, and encapsulated with one of the seniors’ reasons for improving: “I decided to be fast.” Last Wednesday, Oct. 26, the entire team followed that advice at the Tri-Valley District meet, racing their best season times, and earning multiple spots to the State meet.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Hood River Shelter Services to Unveil Public Art Project Titled "What Home Means to Me" Nov 6th

Cole Goodwin

Art, Home Page, Positive News

After years of delay due to the covid pandemic, the Tile Project, a community art fundraiser for The Hood River Warming Shelter, is finally ready for unveiling. The 3 panel project is the result of 108 souls ranging in age from 6 months to much older and everyone in between, painting a tile with the theme “What Home Means to Me”.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Michoacana Store Owner ensures beer thief is charged; Hartman gets 18 months

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

Art Mendoza, Owner of La Michocana Store, stopped a robbery at his store in The Dalles last month and has already had his day in court with the robber. The would-be thief was sentenced to 18 months behind bars last week.

Oct 28

Oct 28 The Exciting Return of the Field Trip

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Positive News

Field trips are vital student experiences that provides real world experience and teachers and students alike are jumping up and down with joy to see assemblies and field trips return following the relaxing of state covid-19 regulations. And this year, many students who have known nothing but distance learning will get to experience field trips for the first time.

Oct 28

Oct 28 TDHS Mindfulness Class Helps Students Manage Stress and Achieve Success

North Wasco County School District 21

Education, Home Page

Mindfulness classes are gaining traction both locally and across the nation. Now in their second term of Mindfulness class, Brian Greeley's students at The Dalles High School are undoubtedly finding success and the amount of positive feedback Greeley has received from students has been overwhelming.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Wasco County Innovators Share Notes on Building Community

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Positive News

Some of the Dalles' most exciting innovators met this week to collaborate and share ideas about starting and doing business in Wasco County. It was hosted by MCEDD at Wines on 2nd Street. A crowd of about 20 business owners huddled around a stage to listen to panelists talk about their successes and struggles in starting businesses here in The Dalles.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Jump, Jive an' Wail - Weekend Warriors start on Wednesday

Jim Drake

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

Put your hand in the Candy bowl, but don’t get a sucker- find some real entertainment in this week’s entertainment guide for the Gorge. We got venues covered up and down the Mid-Columbia - Music, Entertainment, Art, parades, comedians and some jumpers.

Welcome, friends.