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Rough Duty - Dessert Judges Ken Talley, Jeff Wavrunek and Rachel Cole Miller at The Dalles Farmer’s Market had to make their way through dozens of delectables on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Introducing the CCCNews Podcast: Episode One!

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

CCCNews is proud to introduce the inaugural episode of CCCNews Podcast! In our first podcast, we dive deep into the heart of our community's latest solution to homelessness. The podcast is currently available on Spotify and on Youtube. (We’re just getting started here, so be sure to stay tuned as we will be adding more platforms and more content in the coming weeks!)

Oct 13

Oct 13 TD Farmers Market's Grand Harvest Celebration: A Pumpkin Extravaganza on Oct. 14

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The embrace of autumn is upon us, and what better way to savor the season than by joining The Dalles Farmers Market for their highly anticipated "Harvest Festival." On October 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., City Park, located at 5th & Union, will be transformed into a vibrant hub of fall festivity and culinary creativity.

Oct 13

Oct 13 The Dalles Arts Center October Artist Talk features local artists on Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m.

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Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity Take courage.” Georgia O’Keeffe is quoted as saying, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” Every artist has a unique perspective and approach to their work that may not be understood solely from looking at or reading about their art.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Vibe Consignment Brings Good Vibes and Thrifty Fashions to Downtown The Dalles

Cole Goodwin

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

Per Diem Thrift Shop, now known as Vibe consignment, has rebranded and moved out of the basement of Studio Fit and into their own space at 416 E 2nd St in The Dalles. The store offers hand selected fashions, gifts, and plants from Nicole’s Nursery.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Reminder: City-wide Storm Water Catch Basin Cleaning

The Dalles, Home Page

The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City. The purpose of this work is to protect property and the environment. Cleaning catch basins allows for efficient drainage into the stormwater conveyance system.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Gorge Commission grapples with adding electrical charging stations

Commissioners also heard from Washington State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams, who said she met recently with Gorge Commission Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski about adding electric vehicle charging stations to parks in the gorge and made a startling discovery: "They are not expressly permitted in the 2020 Gorge Plan," she said.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Mt. Hood National Forest Gears Up for Fall Slash Pile Burning

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Mt. Hood National Forest fire personnel plan to begin burning piles of slash this fall season. If weather and moisture levels remain favorable, pile-burning operations could begin as early as October 16 and continue through the next several weeks as conditions allow.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Halloween Round Up 2023: Flip your wig & dig your grave event here

Jim Drake

Entertainment, Art, Home Page

Witches walks and graveyard ghouls are grabbing the limelight this Halloween Season as costumed gatherings call out to our inner devils. Check out this guide to all things wicked in Jim Drakula’s gorge guide of brain bashes.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Little Music City's Al Hare hits Bargeway tonight; Trout Lake music fest starts Friday

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway Pub In Td welcomes Little Music City’s Al Hare tonight, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Hare is kicking it off this week as ghostly entertainment is coming out of the walls. Trout Lake Hall is also hosting Dusty Trails - a two-day music fest featuring Americana. Check out all the mid-Columbia entertainment here.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Warfighter Outfitters: Veterans Unite for Unforgettable Salmon Fishing Adventure

Hood River County, Positive News

Autumn has made it to the gorge and with the crisp fresh air, a record-breaking fall run of chinook salmon has made its presence known. Fishermen and women from the area have descended on the Columbia River for their chance at catching a “king”. It is a sight to be seen, our picturesque backyard filled with fishing boats.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Column: Local Grads Make the World A Better Place Episode 7; Meet Rachel Cole Miller

Home Page, Education, The Dalles

Sometimes kids need a helping hand. When Rachel Cole Miller, a local successful restauranteur, was a sophomore at The Dalles High School, she had a baby. Rather than be shunned and kicked out of school, she was able to attend a childcare program provided by the school district. She was able to continue her studies. Without that support, she doesn’t think she would have graduated. She and her husband Jason are now owner-operators of Zim’s.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Living Well Class a Success in Sherman County

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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As a way to promote healthy living and possibly reduce mental health challenges like stress and depression, the Sherman County Prevention Coordinator, OSU Sherman County Extension, and Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc (GOBHI) recently offered a free class at the Sherman County Senior Center.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Energy Assistance for Skamania and Klickitat County Seniors in Partnership with WAGAP

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Skamania and Klickitat County seniors can apply to receive assistance to pay their energy bills through local events held in an ongoing partnership with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), local PUDs, and the Skamania and Klickitat County Senior Services.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Hermiston provides insight into what Career Tech could be in TD with new school

Home Page, Education, The Dalles

These are the classes where students get their hands dirty, doing actual jobs that exist outside the classroom and in the real world. Career and Technical Education would be given room to grow in The Dalles if the bond for new high school passes on Nov. 7th. We took a look at nearby Hermiston High School to get a better understanding of the opportunity.

Oct 11

Oct 11 GET PUMPED: New bike course on track in TD

Darian Ritchie was working the gravel for a new pump track this morning near The Dalles Aquatic Center on West Second Street as the rain was just starting to fall. Ritchie is with Velo Solutions which has the contract to build the track. They intend to be finished by November.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Volunteers Needed to Create Spooky Magic at White Salmon Haunted House & Fun Zone

Our annual Haunted House morphs a bit every year. Being able to separate the downstairs scary stuff and have the upstairs available as options for light and cute fun is one recent addition. Upstairs the WS Mason Lodge will be stationed amongst decorations, and somewhat depends upon who wants to participate in this on Halloween.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Sandy River Delta Parking Lot to Close for Re-Striping