Nov 17

Nov 17 Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

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

It’s that plush time of year - holidays on the horizon and great music to be had everywhere. Check out this week’s listing of great arts and entertainment throughout the Gorge. Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

Nov 17

Nov 17 Tribal members to lead Gorge Commission in 2023 following historic vote

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Environment, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page

From the Columbia River Gorge Commission:

For the first time in the history of the Columbia River Gorge Commission, a member of a federally recognized tribe will lead the organization. During the November 8, 2022, Commission meeting, Carina Miller, of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, was elected as Chair of the Commission.

Nov 17

Nov 17 I-84 Closed six miles east of Pendleton

Tom Peterson

Environment, Wasco County

I-84 is closed in eastern Oregon eastbound between Exit 216, six miles east of Pendleton, and Exit 265 east of La Grande, and closed westbound between Exit 302 in Baker City and Exit 216. The closures are due to multiple truck crashes and icy conditions west of La Grande.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Oregon State Police answers questions about Measure 114 Gun Law

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The Oregon Secretary of State’s office notified OSP that Ballot Measure 114 will go into effect at 12:00 a.m. on December 8, 2022.

Nov 16

Nov 16 City of TD Votes to Settle suit with The Oregonian

Tom Peterson

Business, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles City Council voted in favor of settling a lawsuit with the Oregonian in regard to a public record request about the water usage of the first three google data centers in The Port of The Dalles on Monday, Nov. 14 at about 8 p.m.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Local Family Fights to Save Lake Taco with Kickstarter

Cole Goodwin

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Lake Taco, an authentic family Mexican restaurant run by Maria and Enrique Ortega located at 1213 June Street in The Heights of Hood River, is in danger of closing its doors forever. But this family run business isn’t going down without a fight. Lake Taco has started a Kickstarter to help them raise $40,000 to get their business up and running at their new location (606 Oak St.) in downtown Hood River.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Superhero for Christmas Book Launch today at TD Library, 5:30 p.m.

Columbia Community Connection

Art, Entertainment, Positive News

Join local author Heidi Burke for a Q & A at The Dalles Library to celebrate her newest book, "A Superhero for Christmas," on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Hood River partners bring back free community Thanksgiving; volunteers needed

Columbia Community Connection

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Riverside Community Church, United Church of Christ, with the support of community partners, will host a free meal from 12-3 PM on November 24th, Thanksgiving Day. All are welcome.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Green grass and trees return to Sorosis Park; more plantings to come

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

North Wasco County Parks and Recreation Executive Director Scott Baker said he was pleased to report that NWCPRD has installed new irrigation, reseeded the lawn, and completed some tree plantings at Sorosis Park as a part of phase one of the Sorosis rehabilitation project.

Nov 14

Nov 14 First Security Bank buying Columbia Bank branches in Goldendale, White Salmon

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Klickitat County

Columbia Bank is poised to sell off several bank branches to First Security Bank of Washington, including two branches in the Gorge, including branches at 202 West Main Street, Goldendale and 390 Northeast Tohomish Street in White Salmon, according to prnewswire.com on Nov. 7

Nov 14

Nov 14 Hey, The Gorge: Turkey Trot looks hot for Thanksgiving

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Education, The Dalles

Turkey Trot in The Dalles on Thanksgiving could bring a lot of gravy to The Dalles Backpack Program. Columbia Gorge Motors will match all proceeds dollar for dollar this year and give it to the volunteer program that sends backpacks of food home with local students each week.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Free 3-Day Vaccine Clinic Nov. 17th-19th

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

North Central Public Health District will host a free 3-day vaccine and flu shot clinic at 523 E. 3rd St in The Dalles on November 17th, 18th, and 19th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic will have JYNNEOS vaccines against monkeypox, Pfizer, Moderna, and the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines, and regular flu shots not specially formulated for seniors.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Banshess of Inisherin & Tár: Two Oscar contenders find dark harmony on the power and pitfalls of art

Mo Burford

Art, Entertainment, Columns, Home Page

Tár and The Banshees of Inisherin, two of the year’s best films, examine the power and cost of art to sublime ends, admittedly through very different lenses. And both films will undoubtedly be strong contenders for the upcoming awards season.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Well-run school assemblies pay tribute to Vets

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, Wasco County

I believe it is the first time I have attended any sort of Veteran’s Day celebration and it is hard to imagine a program being better organized and meaningful than the one I witnessed on Thursday. - JIm Dunnigan on the Dufur School‘s assembly to honor Veterans.

Nov 12

Nov 12 The Work Shop gets warm welcome at grand opening on Nov. 11

Tom Peterson

Business, Positive News

The couple purchased and revamped the spacious store allowing for easy shopping and great displays, including an awesome shuffleboard-turned-sales table for grab-and-go items. An antique truck is on display in the front window. The space has a creative and fun ambiance. For the grand opening, The Pines Winery had a tasting, and Al Hare provided the music on his six-string.

Nov 12

Nov 12 Community Spotlight: Alicia Ramirez, one immigrant woman's path to success

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Positive News

Ramirez's strategy for success in life is to deal with barriers head-on. “You might be scared to do something,” she said, “but if you do it, you’ll be stronger and find better opportunities.”

Nov 12

Nov 12 Ask Kathryn: How do I figure out what I want to do with my life while I'm also going through a devastating break up?

Columbia Community Connection

Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Nov 11

Nov 11 Question this week: How do you get warmed up on a cold day?

Tom Peterson

Columns, Positive News

Nothing like a slight breeze and 35 degrees Fahrenheit to make the hands numb, the nose cold and the toes frozen. So, The Dalles, what do you do to get warmed up on a cold day? We asked, and we got some cool answers. Take that Mr. Freeze.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Want to become a licensed childcare provider in Klickitat County? KCCC can help.

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Business

KCCC is on a mission to increase the number of childcare businesses throughout the county, where there is a dire need for providers.

Nov 11

Nov 11 TD rolls out Veterans Day Parade today, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

A hardy crowd turned out for the Veterans Day Parade today, Nov. 11, in downtown The Dalles. Parade watchers donned coats, blankets, caps, and gloves to combat temps in the mid-30s.

Welcome, friends.