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The current $0.50 per bottle ($0.25 per mini bottle) surcharge was recently extended through the 2023-25 biennium. The Commission will be considering an additional $0.50 per bottle surcharge ($0.25 per mini bottle) for the 2023-25 biennium.

Apr 27

Apr 27 It's all in the details: Pothier putting some finishing touches on new art installation in TD

Chris Pothier of The Dalles works on some of the details on 18 panels he will erect at the Columbia Gorge Food Bank in the Port of The Dalles. Pothier’s vibrant colors added a nice touch as Spring is finally upon us with temps expected to hit 81 degrees Fahrenheit today, April 27. Temps are only expected to go up from there on Friday and Saturday.

Apr 27

Apr 27 HR's lone pipe organ saved, repaired, ready for debut at Riverside Com. Church

The Rodger Schock Community Organ will be introduced at a free concert open to all, featuring several acclaimed musicians, on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Prior to the concert, the community is also invited to purchase a ticket to a dinner in Riverside’s Riverview Room, prepared by Chef Kathy Watson and the Riverside kitchen team.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Pioneer Assoc. celebrates 100, holds meeting May 6 at St. Mary's in TD; Awesome Historical Photos to be on display

History, Home Page

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the annual meeting on May 6, 2023. It is always a great time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. We are meeting at a new venue this year, the St. Mary’s Academy (school) located at 1112 Cherry Heights Road.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Chris Baron bringing his magic to Bargeway tonight; Gorge Packin' in the shows all week

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Business, Education, Entertainment, Environment, History, Home Page

Bargeway kicks off a week of entertainment tonight with the inventive chords of Chris Baron. There’s a lot going on in The Gorge this week, including The Little Shop of Horrors, Birds and Brews, Roller Skating, Book Signings, Movies, and tons of live music. Check it all out here.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Win a New Car for $10; Right? Shyeah! Pay it forward too

Education, Entertainment, Positive News, The Dalles, Hood River County

The raffle to support students in The Dalles and Hood River is aiming to put someone in a new car while local communities pay it forward for sports and extra-curricular activities at high schools in TD and HR. Tickets are $10 for a chance to win a new ‘23 Toyota Corolla. The raffle has the potential to bring $150k.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Turner offers Storytelling and Mindfulness Meditation classes at TD ART Center in May

Here are two adult classes coming up at The Dalles Art Center in May. Nancy Turner will focus on storytelling for adults as well as mindfulness meditation. Want to know more? Click here.

Apr 25

Apr 25 Free Legal Clinics Offered May 4 In HR, May 5 in TD

These clinics will address criminal record expungements, SB 819 application review, eviction expungements, legal name and gender-marker changes, DACA renewals, immigration legal screenings/consultations, and more!

Apr 25

Apr 25 KODL Cherry Fest Classic Car Show Winners, Winners, Chicken Dinners

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

Cole Goodwin

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

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles

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

Cole Goodwin

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

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