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This week’s question of the week is how are locals responding to the news that the City of The Dalles has issued a public nuisance notice to St. Vincent de Paul in downtown The Dalles? CCCNews interviewed locals in the area of W 2nd Pl and Pentland St to find out.
The renowned annual football clash for a cause between the fearless Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement and the heroic Columbia Gorge Fire Fighters is set to light up the Wahtonka Football Field in The Dalles tomorrow, Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 starting at 6 p.m.
The Troopers arrived on scene and determined the crash involved at least seventeen separate vehicles. Three of the involved vehicles were completely destroyed by fire; including two Commercial Motor Vehicles and one passenger car.
Edward Hastings, 96, was a sophomore at The Dalles High School when he got the call to be a volunteer firefighter. He slept in the fire hall and jumped from the third story of the US National Bank into a safety net held by other volunteers. He was also one of the first to walk the halls of the current-day TDHS after it opened in 1942.
Wonderworks Children's Museum has announced that they are facing a temporary closure due to financial hardship. The closure is scheduled to begin on October 1st. Wonderworks needs to raise $40,000 in general donations and $2,500 in re-occurring monthly donations to reopen.
The Lyle Community Council heard a proposal from Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer and Undersheriff Carmen Knopes about the potential of installing license-plate reading cameras throughout the county at the council’s Sept. 13 meeting. “It’s strictly for crime fighting. It’s not facial recognition or anything like that. They would be installed in high crime rate areas where we have a lot of theft going on,” said Songer.
Two local Teachers were recognized this week for going above and beyond in their all-important roles in developing amazing relationships with their students to bring out their student’s best to build strong community. It’s no easy task, but these two are an awesome example to us all of what can be achieved when great ideas follow with hard work! Congratulations!
Pendleton, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. - I-84 remains closed westbound between Exit 265 (5 miles east of La Grande) and Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendelton) due to a multiple-vehicle crash near milepost 227.
Two semis are on fire.
A difference in starting position made all the difference for Aiden Erickson in Oregon City on Sept. 16. Normally in the back, the lean 6’3” sophomore toed the line for the varsity boys’ race, in the front quarter of the pack for the entire race. That lead translated into a 26-second PR from last year, with Erickson finishing sub-18 at 17:56.
Her family didn’t have the financial resources to pay for college. But when she was sixteen, one of her teachers recognized her intelligence and made an effort to make sure Laura recognized it as well. This teacher’s belief in her gave Laura the confidence needed to find ways to make a college education attainable.
In this latest in a series of movies reimagining the classic mystery novels of Agatha Christie and directed by Kenneth Branagh, I was constantly astounded by the great work of its individual pieces to produce a movie both highly entertaining and genuinely suspenseful and mysterious.
In an effort to bring home services to all counties in Washington State, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has awarded Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) a Rural Home Visitation Exploration grant for $30,000 to complete a needs assessment for Klickitat and Skamania counties.
The Bargeway Pub welcomes Trent Beaver tonight, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters. His songwriting and style span multiple genres such as Soul, Americana, vintage Rhythm & Blues. Goldendale also hosts its inaugural Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 as The Gorge is crushing entertainment like a drunk camper with too many beer cans.
In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, a simple yet vital task unfolds every day—a fire crew member like Sarah, dedicated to community safety, stands beside a fire hydrant. With a turn of a valve, water spills onto the pavement. It seems routine, but it's a symbol of readiness. In an emergency, every second counts.
The free two day workshop was focused on providing a unique hands-on opportunity for 6th-10th graders to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math and enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunchs and snacks catered by Bargeway Pub & Catering.
Art markets, interactive art experiences and demonstrations, dancing, bands, and a splatter tent experience are all on tap as Goldendale celebrates on Sept. 23 to a backdrop of public art that has been part of the revitalization and beautification project at the four corners of its downtown.
Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a Resolution Appreciation for former member Sondra Clark, who passed away recently. They also approved a request from staff to work with both the Washington and Oregon legislatures to make changes to the bi-state compact that created the Gorge Commission.
If you've been wondering how you can help prevent climate change, you'll want to attend a free public program on Tuesday, Oct. 3 -- and learn how to flip the switch to electricity as the power source for everything you use.
Old World Carpenter Tobias Ammon has dug into one of the oldest houses in The Dalles in his effort to restore the porch. The house’s original owner N.H. Gates known as the Father of Dalles City carried the incorporation of the City of The Dalles through the legislature in 1857 - two years before Oregon gained statehood.
Step back in time and experience the vivacity of this year's El Grito celebration in White Salmon through a captivating photo gallery. From colorful parades to mesmerizing performances, these images encapsulate the heart and soul of the event. With over 25 participating groups and a fantastic atmosphere, El Grito 2023 was an immense success.
