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As of tonight, November 9th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. only 17 votes separate the candidates.
“Over the years, Google has taken the time to learn about the issues important to our community,” said The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays. “And we’re glad to see the company’s continued support of local solutions created to address local needs.”
Candidates, election teams, and voters alike are busy watching the election results roll in.
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association presents The Four C Notes on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium in The Dalles. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Lectures, art, music, comedy and entertainment are in good supply during the next few weeks. Check it all out here.
As of Monday, Oct. 7, Wasco and Hood River counties is off around 10 percent compared to the past midterm election of 2018. But there is still time. You have until 8 p.m. to get your ballots dropped off today, Tuesday, Nov. 8. And all ballot boxes in Oregon are open until 8 p.m. regardless of weather conditions.
Attention writers in the Columbia River Gorge! As you probably already know, November is National Novel Writing Month! But did you know that you can pick up a NaNoWriMo take and make kit full of writer's goodies at The Dalles Wasco County Library? (While supplies last.) Or that there is a writing contest for 12-19 year olds happening at the White Salmon Library? Well now you do! Keep reading to check out what’s going on for aspiring and accomplished writers in the Gorge this month!
Emotions were running high as Bob Thouvenal calculated the scores while Caleb Caldwell and Tyson Long finished at 18:10. Wide-eyed and a little in disbelief, he turned to The Dalles parents huddled on the hillside near the finish line. “I think we won!”
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.
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.
Music, comedy, film, aerial artists, auditions - it’s all here. Check out what’s happening in arts and entertainment in The Gorge.
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.
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.
Over the past month Koch has received a court appointed attorney, been granted a waiver of extradition, and entered a plea of not guilty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TD Kiwanis will hear from TD City Manager Matthew Klebes, The Dalles Art Center Director Scott Stephenson and artist Garry Estep.
Wasco and Hood River counties are reporting low voter turnout for the Nov. 8 Midterm election thus far.
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.
