Aug 3

Aug 3 As TDHS's Disrepair is Highlighted - Projected Bond Rate of New School Is Reduced - Video

Education, Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles

An unseen crisis motivates the school bond measure for high school rebuild. Join us for an inside look at the deteriorating state of TDHS, and find out how your vote could transform the future of local education.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Boise Bad Guys to tear up Bargeway Pub tonight; Gorge entertainment raucous 'n' rollin'

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway Pub welcomes a Parade of Bad Guys tonight, Aug. 3, before heading into the Hareball with Brewer’s Grade on Friday. Music festivals, movies and culture abound in this week’s tasty entertainment guide. Cut yourself a slice.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Nativ Cafe Opens in White Salmon

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Business

Nativ Cafe welcomed a crowd of curious cafe goers into their new space at 166 E Jewett Blvd, (the old Northshore Cafe building) in White Salmon, during their soft opening on Monday.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Hood River City Council Moves Forward with 1 Week, 2 Blocks Parking Ordinance

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County

Hood River City Council continued their discussion on a 72-hr parking ordinance for the City of Hood River at their July 24th meeting. The discussion culminated in the decision to draft an ordinance that would require all vehicles parked within the public right of way to move at least two blocks, every seven days.

Aug 1

Aug 1 City of TD creates parking permit system for overnight vehicles in city-owned lots

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

The decision came at the Council’s regular meeting on July 24, and the law aims to “preserve and protect the City’s public health, safety, and welfare” as some are camping in the lot overnight in their vehicles.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Demolition of Tony's has started, Crew Members Removing Toxic Materials

Joshuah Albert

Home Page

The demolition of Tony’s Town and Country is now underway as crew members hang tarps over the aged building.

Aug 1

Aug 1 College Expands Aviation Maintenance Technology Program to Meet Demand

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) proudly announces the addition of a second cohort to the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. Tyson Aldrich will join lead instructor Bryan Despain in providing high-quality instruction for an additional 16 students per year.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Photo Gallery: Locals Don Their Best Pink Carpet Looks for Barbie Movie

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News, Entertainment

The Dalles, OR, August, 2023— With pink fever gripping the nation, locals donned their best Barbie inspired fashions to showings of the Barbie movie in the Columbia River Gorge.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Barbie Movie Review: The Good, The Bad and the Glamorous

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Columns, Entertainment

Barbie has quickly become the top grossing movie of the year and for good reason. Love it or hate it, Barbie has struck a nerve worldwide, holding up a mirror to the role patriarchy, feminism, culture, consumerism, and gender roles play in our lives.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Photo Gallery: Harry Potter Day at the Library Draws Fans of All Ages

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Entertainment

The Dalles Wasco County Library will celebrate Harry Potter’s Birtthday today from 3-6 p.m. and Harry Potter Trivia from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Jul 31

Jul 31 The Dalles Pump Track Project Construction is on Track

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News

The Dalles is gearing up for an exhilarating addition to its skatepark: a pump track that promises to captivate skateboarders and BMX riders alike.

Jul 30

Jul 30 City of TD tweaks nuisance laws to go after repeat offenders, improve livability

Tom Peterson

Home Page

The Dalles City Council approved several changes in local ordinances regarding nuisances such as roosters, abandoned vehicles, RV’s parking in public right of ways, and plants such as bamboo growing into sidewalks or into neighboring property.

Jul 30

Jul 30 When Kristi accepted her new job, she never thought she would be her own first client

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News

Imagine your first month at a new job and finding out that you are unexpectedly pregnant and about to lose your home. Two years ago, this was Kristi Packer’s reality.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Cool Beans Espresso & Ice Cream: A Sweet Addition to White Salmon's Community

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Positive News, Business

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, Cool Beans Espresso & Ice Cream, the newest local gem, has opened its doors in White Salmon, Washington.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Tony Smiley Brings Down the House at Bargeway Pub

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Entertainment, Home Page

Tony Smiley put on an energetic, genre-mashing, mix tape of a one-man-band style show featuring original music and crowd-pleasing hits from Eminem, Snoop Dog, Four Non Blondes, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Billy Idol and so much more!

Jul 29

Jul 29 Local Nonprofit Purchases New Home to Expand Therapeutic Services to Youth

The Next Door

Home Page

This investment reflects our continued commitment to supporting children and families in the Gorge and improving the communities we serve. The new home’s purchase also allows us to expand our capacity to care for youth in need by providing a safe and nurturing home, staffed by dedicated professionals.

Jul 29

Jul 29 2 Contestants Show Up to Support Cornhole for a Cause

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

The Fire Fundraiser for families who lost their homes to the Milepost 87 fire got off to a slow start this morning with only two contestant showing up to participate in the Cornhole tournament. which runs today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Lyle Fire & Rescue Seeks Community Support to Buy New Tender

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County

The Lyle Fire & Rescue District #4 is asking the community for help raising $90,000 to replace their aging water-carrying vehicle, affectionately known as "Tender #405" which has served the community valiantly for 39 years, and is in dire need of retirement due to its deteriorating condition.

Jul 27

Jul 27 Hot August Nights Car Show in Hood River Aug 4th

Cole Goodwin

Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County

Visit Hood River (VHR) has announced their August First Friday event Hot August Nights. Set to take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 4th, on Oak Street in downtown Hood River, the event will feature a car show, art, vendors, live music and more!

Jul 26

Jul 26 United Way Gives $104K to 27 Local Non-Profits; Announces Outstanding Volunteers of the Year

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Positive News

On Monday, United Way of the Columbia Gorge presented $104,000 to 27 non-profit organizations which do life changing work in the Columbia Gorge Community and to award the Outstanding Volunteer of Year awards.

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