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The Washington State Department of Commerce 2023-25 Housing Trust Fund 2024 Supplemental budget includes three million dollars ($3m) in direct appropriation to Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation’s (CCHC) Assisted Living Facility in Western Klickitat County. This $3M award is intended to leverage additional federal, state, and local resources to construct the facility.
One of the country’s longest-tenured and most iconic open water swimming events – the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim – proudly returns to mark its 80th year on Monday, Sept. 2, rekindling the Labor Day tradition along the picturesque banks of the Columbia River.
The LeGores were hot-footing it under some sunshine on Riverfront Trail on Thursday, March 7. Making tracks seemed to put the couple on the right foot, and then the left, as they traversed a relationship that has lasted 64 years and counting.
The City of The Dalles replaced one of the stolen solar lights that illuminate The City of The Dalles welcom sign on the East end of town this morning, March 7.
Play & Learn at Home has installed a free children’s lending library to promote literacy, parent engagement, community and family well-being at 409 Lincoln St in downtown The Dalles
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recreation report includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
The firefighters of Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue (MCFR), were not just waiting for the next call on March 5th. Instead, they were actively engaging in rigorous training exercises at Calvary Baptist Church on Columbia View Drive in The Dalles, to ensure their preparedness during a crisis.
The Dalles Cascade Singers and The-Almost-All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass-Band present the annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at St. Peter’s Landmark. This annual event collects donations to benefit the historic St. Peter’s Landmark located at the corner of Lincoln and 3rd Streets. Following tradition for when St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Sunday, official festivities this year commence on March 17th at 2:00 P.M.
City of White Salmon Council Member Jim Ransier recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
Wasco County Commissioners declared April 2- 8, 2024 as dark sky week in Wasco County, in honor of International Dark Sky Week. The proclamation calls Oregon’s dark skies a “significant natural resource” and draws attention to the importance of mitigating light pollution.
Today marks a significant milestone in the Right to Repair movement as the Oregon House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at empowering consumers and supporting small businesses and companies committed to making more sustainable products.
Possibly the last chance to get free COVID-19 tests mailed to your home from the U.S. government is coming to an end later this week. This Friday, March 8, is the last day to order the free tests. The program is being suspended after Friday.
The Dalles High schoolers got half the day off of school on Feb 23 to accommodate TD’s Middle School Fly Up Day and some of those high schoolers chose to spend the day volunteering to better their community.
Trey Rose from NBC’s The Voice croons his way into your heart on Friday at the Bargway Pub as our own
St. James blesses us with another immaculate collection of entertainment options all around your gorge in this here guide. Read on, child.
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Big Distinguished Citizens Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community, demonstrated outstanding service, and leadership, and shown a commitment to making The Dalles a better place to live, work, and play.
NAMI Gorge, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for a physical location to host a monthly support group for family and friends of those struggling with mental illness.
Sense of Place will feature A History of Wildfire in the Gorge on March 20, 2024. This event will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.
I reluctantly woke up and marveled that such a peaceful image had come to me. My inner dream maker had given me a gift that transcended rational thought or words. I spontaneously started humming the Beatles’ song, “When in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be. Let it be.”
On March 13, 2024, the City of The Dalles and Wasco County will host a free Disaster Movie Marathon at Columbia Cinema, located at 2727 W 7th St. in The Dalles. Members of the public are invited to watch a variety of disaster-themed movies, enjoy free snacks, prizes and take part in a community survey on disaster prepardeness.
After being closed since October 1, 2023, due to financial challenges, Wonderworks Children's Museum has announced that it will reopen to the public on March 27, 2024. The museum is still in search of additional donations, funding, and volunteers to help with daily operations, so the museum will be reopened in phases.
