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Concerns about theft, trespassing, public defecation and urination and policing brought a series of public policy discussions with The Dalles City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 24. Some crimes such as theft of packages off doorsteps or the finding of human fecal matter outside businesses have pushed locals to ask for additional help from the City.

Aug 6

Aug 6 Question of the Week: How Do you Feel about building a new High School in TD?

Columns, Home Page

To build a New High School in The Dalles or not? We asked the first seven locals we ran into this morning, Aug. 6, and we got some interesting answers.

Aug 6

Aug 6 Column: Is There an Insurance Before an Accident?

Positive News, Home Page

The entire place reeked of burnt plastic from a burned boom box. Every square inch of the walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture, everything, had to be washed and our clothes sent out to the cleaners.

Aug 5

Aug 5 Locals turn out to celebrate Smokey Bear

Positive News

Smokey the Bear will soon be 79, and locals turned out to see him today, Aug. 5 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Smokey looked to be in good shape, sporting a fresh pair of blue jeans. When asked how it felt to be turning 79, he teetered his paw with a so-so gesture.

Aug 5

Aug 5 Bingen, White Salmon partner With GoForth CarShare; EVs now available

The Cities of Bingen and White Salmon are partnering with Forth, an Oregon-based nonprofit focused on increasing equitable access to electric transportation, to launch GoForth CarShare, a community carsharing program. EVs now available.

Aug 5

Aug 5 Gorge Discovery Center & Gorge Ecology Outdoors Have Announced a Merger

Education, Home Page

The Dalles-Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum and Gorge Ecology Outdoors, have announced a merger of the two Columbia River Gorge-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. “With Gorge Ecology Outdoors programs now part of our remit (or area or activity), it is our goal to give GEO’s vital science-based outdoor programming a strong base for growth, longevity, and visibility.”

Aug 4

Aug 4 Gun pulled in driving disagreement

Home Page, The Dalles

A local man called in a report of having a gun pulled on him after he attempted to contact the driver at Third and Washington Streets in The Dalles on Aug. 3, according to The Dalles Police log.

Aug 4

Aug 4 TD's Adventist Health to welcome new Radiation Oncology Director in September

Business, Healthcare, Home Page

Dr. Winnifred Wong of Fairfield, Calif is set to become the Radiation Oncology Clinic Director at Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles in September.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Breaking News: McGowan Rd Fire

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A 5 -10 acre fire is burning near McGowen Road at GPS location: 45.771567, 121.350983. A Level 2: BE SET evacuation order has been issued for the area surrounding McGowan Rd.

Aug 3

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

Robin

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

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

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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

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

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 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

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

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