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This week’s football match-up between The Dalles High School and rivals Hood River Valley at Sid White Field in The Dalles will feature a halftime raffle that will put some lucky person in the driver’s seat of a 2023 Toyota Corolla. Between the gridiron action, the winning ticket for a 2023 Toyota Corolla, which has been generously donated by local dealership Columbia Gorge Toyota, will be drawn.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Suspicious Death at Motel in The Dalles Sparks Investigation

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The Dalles Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious death of 33-year-old Portland woman, Samantha "Sammie" Bergren, who was found deceased at the Super Motel 8 at 609 Cherry Heights On September 3, 2023.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Food For All raises $32,000 in support of WAGAP Food Banks

Tammy Kaufman

The WAGAP Food Bank Network team is very happy to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 Food For All summer concert fundraiser held at AniChe Cellars in Underwood in August. Together, donors and sponsors raised over $32,000 to support those fighting food insecurity in Skamania and Klickitat counties.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Woman injured after Explorer hits utility pole at 10th and Mount Hood Streets in TD

Tom Peterson

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Police and Firefighters were called out to the corner of 10th and Mount Hood streets this morning, Sept. 5, at about 10:50 a.m. when a Ford Explorer appeared to have run a stop sign and then hit a utility pole.

Sep 5
Sep 5 Teen STEM Leaders Program Continues Thanks to Oregon Community Foundation Grant

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The ‘Learning to Lead’ program will continue for the second year thanks to a Career Connected Learning grant awarded to the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub from the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant will continue to allow the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, in partnership with OSU/Wasco County 4-H, to hire high school students in Hood River, Gilliam, and Wasco Counties to serve as Teen STEM Leaders.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Hood River Bridge Closures Announced for Sept. 5-6, and Nov. 3-6

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The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate bridge, has scheduled several closures over the coming months due to essential maintenance activities.

Sep 4

Sep 4 Question of the week: What's your Labor Day's great adventure?

Joshuah Albert

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Labor Day weekend if here and that means summer is drawing to a close. Although fall starts at the end of this month, the weather has made its drastic turn away from summer. But that doesn't mean our summer plans are over, there’s still plenty of adventure to be had.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Hood River Bridge Toll Increase: What You Need to Know for September 1

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As the sun sets on August, the communities of Hood River, White Salmon and neighboring regions need to gear up for an imminent change: the toll rate hike on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Set to begin September 1st, this alteration has stirred conversations among regular bridge commuters, local businesses, and the Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Column: TDHS '02 Grad Esquivias Myers keeps it local as bank branch manager

Tom Peterson

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Carmen Esquivias Myers her professional skills in banking, she could live almost anywhere but chooses The Dalles. It’s the sense of community that keeps her here.

Aug 30

Aug 30 El Grito returns to White Salmon’s Rheingarten Park on September, 17th

El Grito returns to White Salmon’s Rheingarten Park on Sunday, September 17, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. as the kick-off event for Hispanic Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Huck Fest 2023: Berry Fun Times Await at Washington's Huckleberry Festival!

The Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Huckleberry Festival in Daubenspeck Park beginning Friday, September 8, 2023, with Opening Ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. No charge for entry. Come celebrate everything huckleberry all weekend long up to 5 p.m. Sunday with a diverse array of vendors to select from.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Bargeway Pub Welcomes Father Daughter Duo From The Heart of Big Sky County

Jim Drake

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This week’s entertainment guide has you covered! The Bargeway Pub welcomes a little Big Sky country and classic rock as The Teccas take the stage tonight, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. Keep reading to see more about what’s going on in music, art theatre, and writing this week and get a sneak peak a the Huckleberry Festival schedule for next weekend!

Aug 30

Aug 30 Dufur Fire Update: Winslow Road Fire Stopped at 950 Acres

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The Winslow Road Fire has been successfully halted, as reported by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Central Oregon. The fast growing fire was propelled by winds up to 45 mph, and quickly grew to 950 acres of land. The terrain included a mix of timber, brush, and recently harvested wheatland.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Double Trouble: Two Semi-Trucks Crash into Columbia River Just Hours Apart

Joshuah Albert

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Oregon State Police reports detail two semi-trucks crashing into the Columbia River near Biggs Junction within three and half hours of each other on Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Winslow Rd Fire Grows to 300 Acres

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Updated: August 29, 2023 at 3:25 p.m. A 300 acre fire is burning along Winslow Road South of Dufur, OR. Evacuation orders in in affect for the area.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Fire in Downtown Hood River; Multiple Businesses Evacuated

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A fire was reported at Inside Out Fitness located at 15 3rd St in downtown Hood River, was reported this morning at 7:51a.m. Hood River Fire and Resuce, Mid Columbia Fire and Resuce Wy’East Fire, Mosier Fire and Cascade Locks Fire responded to the scene. “This all happened in seconds,” said Richard Dant, owner of Inside Out Fitness.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Column: LaDouceur is prime example of profiting from education

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People return to The Dalles to reconnect with the community. As he put it, “I want to push the ball forward.” His priority is not pay, it’s people.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Dufur School Was One of Thirteen Winners in a Statewide Calendar Art Contest