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Traffic is at a standstill due to spun-out vehicles blocking lanes at milepost 223, at the top of Cabbage Hill. Closure may take a couple of hours.

Dec 1

Dec 1 CGCC Foundation awards $200,000 in scholarships at annual luncheon

Home Page, The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships. Its annual Scholarship Luncheon was also held to honor the individual, corporate, and institutional donors who support the Foundation’s mission to ensure access to the tools and resources needed by our students to find success in both school and life.

Dec 1

Dec 1 First Snow of the Season Brings Winter to the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Weather

Winter has officially arrived in the Columbia River Gorge! Yesterday, November 30th, marked the first wide spread snowfall of the season, with between 2”-6” of snow being reported gorge wide.

Nov 30

Nov 30 One Night Only: Project ELFF on Tuesday, Dec. 5

Home Page, The Dalles

ELFF will be held on just one day this year in The Dalles - Tuesday, Dec. 5 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Instead of firefighters going from neighborhood to neighborhood, participants are asked to drop off their food items at Fire Station 1 at 1400 W. 8th Street, The Dalles, and enjoy some holiday cheer.

Nov 30

Nov 30 OSP Troopers Rescue Abandoned Dogs From U-Haul

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Positive News

On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 23, 2023) Oregon State Police troopers responded to the Love’s Truck Stop in Klamath Falls for the report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. A U-Haul truck had been abandoned in the parking lot for approximately two days. When the troopers arrived, they could hear barking from the back of the enclosed truck.

Nov 30

Nov 30 WAGAP Equity efforts grow

Home Page, Skamania County

One step at a time is how Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is ensuring a deliberate and thorough approach to its dedicated Equity and Inclusion program. Sasha Bentley is leading the charge as the new Equity and Inclusion director. She is working from the inside out, starting with bringing people together in an equitable and safe work environment.

Nov 29

Nov 29 36-year-old Hermiston man killed in crash near Irrigon exit on I-84

Hood River County, Skamania County, Home Page

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Kia Sorrento, operated by Samuel Burgus (33) of Umatilla, was slowed in traffic due to a detour related to another crash. As the Kia slowed and prepared to merge into the slow lane, a Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Miron Kosovan (23) of Kennewick (WA), failed to slow for traffic and struck the rear end of the Kia in the fast lane.

Nov 29

Nov 29 New Wine Bistro offers confluence of intoxicating flavors and natural wonder in Lyle

Brittany Drewett

Business, Home Page, Klickitat County

The Bistro at Domaine Pouillon Winery takes in the stunning confluence of the Klickitat and Columbia rivers, bringing a beautiful flow of nature’s wonder with a stimulating selection of wines to enhance the experience. Don’t forget the sharp cheddar, grainy mustard and pickled green beans.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Pedal to the Metal: Bargeway Drives into Waterfront Wednesday for Toy Donation

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway Pub & Catering is dedicating Waterfront Wednesday, tonight, Nov. 29, to a toy drive and to the wonderful lyrics and fretwork of Eli Howard. The no-cover show begins at 6 p.m. People are encouraged to bring a new toy to ensure that local boys and girls get a visit from Saint Nick. That’s just the tip of the iceberg in this week’s most inclusive entertainment guide. Check it out here.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Coats for Kids: Donate New or Like-New Outerwear for Local Youth

The Next Door

As the winter months quickly approach, Insitu, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door Inc. are teaming up to host a coat drive for local area youth and we need our community’s help! Now through February, you can donate new or like-new outerwear ranging in all sizes from toddlers to teens, with an urgent need for coats and boots for older kids from 12-18 years of age.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Santa is coming to town in Goldendale

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Klickitat County, Positive News

Santa is at the top of the list for Family Holiday Night on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall. The free event is open to all and will include ornament and cookie decorating and making a marshmallow snowman.

Nov 29

Nov 29 19th Season Celebration: TD Worship Choir Unites Six Churches for Christmas Concerts

Positive News, The Dalles

The Dalles Worship Choir is in its 19th season of Christmas concerts. Founded and under the direction of Shawn Lutz (local private music instructor) in 2004. This ecumenical choir has approximately 44 members this season from six different churches.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Google going great guns; here comes another one

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Contractors at the new Google data center site were busy this afternoon, Nov. 28. The walls for the first of two data centers were erected for the first 288,000-square-foot facility months ago. Google’s contractor Whiting-Turner has now submitted a second request to site and construct the second data center at 290,000 square feet to the City of The Dalles planning department.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Our Hidden Heroes: Episode 2; Meet Volunteer John Adams

John Adams at the Habitat for Humanity build at 13th Street and Kelly Avenue in The Dalles. The former School Teacher has 18 houses under his belt through volunteer work and 22 gallons of donated blood from his arm. Who said there is no Superman? Read more about this hidden hero.

Nov 28

Nov 28 "Turning Dreams into Goals" - A Listening Session for Latino-Based Businesses

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles

The Dalles Chamber, in collaboration with Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Blossomly Cultura, is thrilled to announce a special listening session titled "Turning Dreams into Goals," specifically aimed at supporting Latino-based businesses, both new and established. This event is scheduled for December 6th, 2023, at 6 PM, taking place at the Gorge Wine Library.

Nov 27

Nov 27 45-year-old Woman's death in the outdoors in TD shakes up houseless situation

While officials are still figuring out the cause of death for Shana Marie Henry, 45, of The Dalles, her passing on a 23-degree night next to the railroad tracks in TD has spurred volunteers into action in providing a warming shelter for the chronically houseless.

Nov 27

Nov 27 News in Brews: Everybodys a Winner with a good Co-Pilot