The Dalles Art Center at risk of closing; hours and staff reduced

The Dalles Art Center at risk of closing; hours and staff reduced

Tom Peterson
Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, The Dalles

On Monday, March 13, The Dalles Art Center sent out an email letting members know that if $3,500 cannot be raised by March 31, the Board plans on moving ahead with “the painful responsibility of closing The Dalles Art Center by April 15th. This is a public appeal to all residents and businesses to help us avoid such a devastating loss to the community.”

What About Second Breakfast?

What About Second Breakfast?

Cole Goodwin
Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News

The Dalles-Wasco County Library hosted a hobbit-approved breakfast event on Saturday, March 11th, in celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel, The Hobbit. The event, titled "Second Breakfast", was a part of the library's two-month long celebration of the book, and brought together families, friends, and individuals from the community to enjoy a morning of fun and food.

Injured firefighters recovering at home; Chemical fire being assessed by DEQ

Injured firefighters recovering at home; Chemical fire being assessed by DEQ

Tom Peterson
Home Page

“Fortunately they were wearing full safety equipment with self-contained breathing apparatus,” said Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Chief Bob Palmer. “That’s what protected them from being injured far more severely.” The volatile copper naphthenate also in the mix exploded, bending back the top of the metal tank several feet.  The explosion sent a shockwave through the area and a giant ball of fire into the air.

Chemical Tank Explosion at AmeriTies to be inspected by DEQ, OSHA today, March 10

Chemical Tank Explosion at AmeriTies to be inspected by DEQ, OSHA today, March 10

Tom Peterson
Home Page

This morning the 55,000-gallon tank was still smoldering as black plumes of smoke filled the air above the silver tanks next to the railroad tracks on Tie Plant Road east of The Dalles Marina. The tank contained copper naphthenate, which is a copper-based, oil-borne wood preservative. It is a replacement for creosote in railroad ties and as a replacement for pentachlorophenol in utility poles, according to Nisus Corp.

$1,000 Klickitat Ape Cat Art Contest Announced by the White Salmon Arts Council

$1,000 Klickitat Ape Cat Art Contest Announced by the White Salmon Arts Council

Columbia Community Connection
The Dalles, Home Page, Art

The White Salmon Arts Council is teaming up with Margie’s Outdoor Store to provide exposure and more than $1,000 in prize money to area artists for celebrating the local legend of the Klickitat Ape Cat, a mysterious and very large black panther-like creature that has been reported prowling the forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge for decades.

TDMS Choir Concert Amazes Audience at Old St. Peter's Landmark

TDMS Choir Concert Amazes Audience at Old St. Peter's Landmark

Cole Goodwin
Education, Entertainment, The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

The Dalles Middle School choir left an indelible impression on the audience during its spring choir concert at Old St. Peter's Landmark Church on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The event was a resounding success, and attendees couldn't stop raving about the exceptional performance of the choir. The music selections were nothing short of amazing, and the students' hard work and dedication shone through in every note.

Column: LOOK OUT - Computer Blasted warnings lead to major scams

Column: LOOK OUT - Computer Blasted warnings lead to major scams

Columbia Community Connection
Education, Home Page

After asking me if I knew anyone from a variety of states in the US he then asked if I had been on a Chinese gambling site. Then, what about Russia? The answer was no and no. He then informed me that in fact the Chinese Gambling Site had already tried to compromise my checking account, and when deflected, used my personal email to gain access to my checking account in the amount of $5,000.

Drag shows, Bands, Author Talks, Comedians just a piece of this week's entertainment pie in the Gorge

Drag shows, Bands, Author Talks, Comedians just a piece of this week's entertainment pie in the Gorge

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

The soup is boiling over in this edition of Gorge Entertainment. Drag shows, history, culture, literature, acrobatics, Irish music, bubbles, author talks, Rock-n-Roll, symphony, movies and plays are on tap. Jim Drake takes us on his most epic dive yet into all things entertaining in the Gorge. Just looking for something this weekend or tonight? Check out our events calendar. EZ Peasy.

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