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The KODL Classic Car Show winner this year was Rick Oldfield of White Salmon for his 1929 Essex. KODL, thanks to Marcia Wynn, provided the following photos and winners from Cherry Fest. The Car show was held on Saturday, April 22 on Federal Street between Second and Fourth Streets.

Apr 25

Apr 25 City deal intends to Save Cruise Ship Season; Lease could bring back 60 ships

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

That’s a big deal for downtown businesses and local museums that cater to passengers and rely on their tourism dollars as they come ashore in The Dalles.

Apr 23

Apr 23 Cherry Fest 2023 in Pictures

What a weekend. This year’s Cherry Fest drew thousands this year as a 2 and half hour parade with more than 90 entries anchored the downtown festival that had kids clamoring for rides, fries and cherry pies. The smoked meat mac sandwich was another major bomb along with the foot-long corndogs. Earth Day events and the Quilt show added other great dimensions to the fest. See you there next year. In the meantime, take a look at all the fun we had!

Apr 23

Apr 23 Cherry Fest blows out with two bands today

Entertainment, Home Page

Super Escandalo takes the main stage today, April 23, at Cherry Fest in downtown The
Dalles. They are the opener for a two-band show today. They hit the stage at 1 p.m. Chervona will bring some world flavor to the stage at 3:30 p.m. with a mix of Russian, Gypsy, Klezmer, Polka and Ska Music

Apr 21

Apr 21 Fire at Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge Temporarily Closes New Business

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

A fire occurred at Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge located at 600 State St in Lyle, WA in the early afternoon of April 21st, 2023.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Conserve Water Advisory in Effect for White Salmon, Washington April 24-28th

Columbia Community Connection

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Starting next Monday, April 24, 2023 the city of White Salmon, Washington water system will be undergoing a critical emergency repair that requires a complete pump replacement at the Well Field. This repair means that the city will need to fully bypass pulling water supply from those associated sources. As a result, the city is asking residents to conserve water use from Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 to minimize the impact of the reduced water supply during this repair.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Gov. Kotek Swings Through TD on two-county tour today, April 21

Kotek marked 100 days in office on Wednesday and has pledged to visit each of Oregon's 36 counties as part of a “One Oregon” tour. Kotek is doubling down on her insistence that lawmakers find money to pay for her big three priorities — housing, education, and behavioral health.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Food Insecurity is on the Rise: Here’s What You Can Do to Strengthen Your Local Food System

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

Food insecurity is on the rise in Columbia River Gorge communities which heavily rely on imported goods rather than local food systems. Here’s a simple and brief explanation of the problem and some ideas on what you can do to help.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Wristband Winners Announced: Carnival Crazy in TD

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Rainier Amusement Carnival and CCCNews have picked the winners in our wristband giveaway for a single day that allows for unlimited rides for the day and two Carnival Games at this year’s Cherry Fest.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Column: Are pepper shakers important when facing death in a snow storm?

In that snow cave, I felt grateful for the life I'd lived so far and, for all I cared, the stuff I owned might never have existed. Not once did I think about my bicycle or dining room chairs. The only precious thing I thought about was my family.

Apr 21
Apr 21 Awakening Eye: Vendors and Set up for Cherry Fest underway

The Energy is palpable in downtown TD this morning as vendors and volunteers are putting together booths, food concessions and getting the mainstage for entertainment ready. Events kick off at 4 p.m. with the Carnival opening and Comedian Tyler Boeh at 4:30 p.m. which rolls into Roll on, an Alabama Tribute Band at 6 p.m.

Apr 20

Apr 20 April 21st is Last Day to Submit Public Input on Plan for Lower White Salmon River

Environment, Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles

April 21st is the last day to sumbit public input on The Lower White Salmon Coalition’s Draft Vision Plan for the lowest six miles of the White Salmon River. The plan envisions the future of conservation, restoration, and recreation on PacifiCorp's 500 plus acres that border both banks of the lower river.

Apr 20

Apr 20 The Dalles Spring Community Clean Up is May 6th

City of The Dalles

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The 35th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Cherry Fest Survival Guide: who, what, when and where

The options are immense at this year’s Cherry Fest - and what about the who, what, when & where? And that parade, where do you go? No problem, CCCNews has you covered. To avoid a Cherry bomb, check out this survival guide for how to get the best out of the three-day Cherry Fest in TD starting on Friday, April 21.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Rebel Wear Brings Alternative Fashion to The Dalles

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

Rebel Wear, a locally owned alternative fashion store for teens, elder emo’s, and alternative fashion lovers, located at 116 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR will host its grand opening on April 20th, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Wasco County Commissioners Approve Lifesaving EMS Policy Changes and Draft of $4.5 million Grant for Resolution Center

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Wasco County Commissioners discussed a variety of matters at the April 19th, 2023 regular board meeting held in The Dalles, OR including a request for waivers from Dufur Ambulance Service Area, and a draft of an agreement for $4.5 million in funding from the State of Oregon Lottery to benefit the Columbia Gorge Resolution Center.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Leadbetter to haunt Bargeway tonight, kicking off massive week of fests & shows

Jim Drake

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Eric Leadbetter performs at Bargeway Pub tonight, April 19. The show starts at 6 p.m. His music is very unique and original, with ghostly echoes of the golden ages of rock. Eric is kicking off a huge week of entertainment as music, comedy art, and all forms of entertainment are spread far and wide this week in the Gorge.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Swell Gelato of TD wins Nano Biz of the Year