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Today, crews are pushing toward the fire’s center, creating cool and fuels-free ground 100 feet inside the perimeter. Firefighters are shredding vegetation on the forest floor to help stem the blaze.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Column: A mouse once asked me - Is it fate, Karma, or poor judgment?

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Here is a story about a decision I made, a commitment, that caused a death. I hadn’t planned on it, but it happened.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Sunday morning and the livin' is easy

Camille Shepherd and Jon Snell of The Dalles find their little piece of heaven along the Colombia River this morning, July 16th, 2023. Forecasters are calling for another day in the high 90s. Might be a good day to find some shade, A/C, or an open-window car wash.

Jul 15

Jul 15 Column: Relief lies outside your front door

Donna Henderson

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Activity naturally helps to shift our attention away from the mind’s anxieties, connecting us instead with the body’s experience of the present moment, which is where we actually live, love, and connect with all that sustains us.

Jul 15

Jul 15 TD's Tennesen Engineering merges with AKS expanding reach in Oregon, SW Wash.

Columbia Gorge Community College

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Together with TEC, the company will have six offices including Vancouver and White Salmon, Washington; Bend, Keizer, The Dalles, and Tualatin, Oregon with a total of 350 employees.

Jul 15

Jul 15 City Building Admin Team with addition of Spatz as Economic Development Officer

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City Manager, Matthew Klebes is pleased to announce Dan Spatz has joined the City of The Dalles team as the Economic Development Officer (EDO) starting July 17, 2023.

Jul 15

Jul 15 There's a bustle in the TD Hustle

Up and at ‘em - TD was buzzing this morning as locals find their Zen, grab their grub and find some cool spots and good deals on Saturday, July 15.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Gorge Commission Announces Event Line Up for Gorge Latino Conservation Week

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The Columbia River Gorge Commission and their community partners will host several events for Gorge Latino Conservation Week from Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Low Pressure Gas Line hit in White Salmon

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A low-pressure gas line was hit on Garfield Street in White Salmon on July 14, 2023. Emergency crews are on the scene and going house to house to give notice of evacuation to required properties.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Fire Round Up: Boulder still a smolder; Deschutes and The Devil die down

Fire managers say the Boulder Fire is now 10 percent contained and a revised estimate of the blaze shows it at 238 acres. The incident team is loaded with personnel and equipment to battle the blaze burning in downed timber in steep terrain. At the same time, firefighters are continuing to seek out hotspots and flare-ups on the Deschutes River and Devils Butte fires which charred thousands of acres.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Fire at Deschutes State Park

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The Dalles, OR, July 13, 2023— Sherman County Sheriff’s office posted on their facebook that Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation. More information will be shared as soon as possible.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Breaking News: Knight Road Fire Near Goldendale

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Goldendale, WA, July 13, 2023 - A rapidly spreading wildfire was reported at 3:15 p.m. today on Knight Road near Goldendale, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a swift response from firefighting agencies. The fire is estimated to be at 100 acres at this time.

Jul 13

Jul 13 2 Under 25: Young Up and Coming Artists to be Featured at The Dalles Art Center Aug 3

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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The Dalles Art Center will host 2 Under 25 a show featuring two artists under the age of 25, with unique styles and approaches to their work. An opening night reception, will be held on, Thursday, August 3rd, from 5-7 p.m.; the show will be on display at TDAC through Saturday, August 26th.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Food For All Summer Concert Set for August 12

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The panoramic views from the lawns of AniChe Cellars in Underwood, Washington, will be the backdrop for the 2023 Food For All Concert fundraiser for Washington Gorge Action Programs Food Bank Network onSaturday, August 12, 2023, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Alder Creek, Boulder, Devil's Butte Fire Update

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Multiple fires are raging in the area. Read our coverage for an update on the status of the Alder Creek, Boulder, and Devil’s Butte Fires.

Jul 12

Jul 12 NorthShore to Merge with One Community Health

Starting in January 2024, NorthShore Medical Group (NSMG) will become a part of One Community Health (OCH), with the goal of improving convenience and expanding services. The partnership also aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents in Washington while ensuring continuity of care for an estimated 41,000 patients.

Jul 12

Jul 12 A look at WAGAP's New Cooling Kits

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Washington Gorge Action Programs is supplying cooling kits this summer to help people in need combat extremely hot weather. The cooling kits are replacing the emergency cooling shelter, which went unused in 2022.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Local Youth to Perform in Free Circus and Aerial Arts Performance at Jackson Park