Apr 5

Apr 5 Save the Date – Annual Spring Community Clean Up - May 4, 2024

The 36th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place on the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Historical Cat & Mauser game in TD - can you name the locations?

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Mauser’s Lumber Company in The Dalles was a going concern in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. So, can you name the locations of each of their buildings in TD? Send your answers to tom@cccnews.com by Sunday, April 7 at 6 p.m. Correct answers will be put in a raffle for a cash prize and bragging rights!

Apr 5

Apr 5 Reverie Road Live at Landmark in TD tonight, April 5

Tom Peterson

Entertainment, Positive News

This powerful combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional and virtuosic folk artists who have captured the hearts of international audiences from studios to stages over the last three decades.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Photo of The Day: The Dalles' Downtown Tree Project Is Underway

Joshuah Albert

Positive News, Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles' Downtown Tree Project is underway from April 2-6 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The project aims to address the deteriorating condition of existing trees and wells in the retail corridor.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Oregon and Washington Aviation Staff Visit Columbia Gorge to Explore Region's Aviation Assets

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

The Columbia River Gorge recently welcomed representatives from the Oregon Department of Aviation and the Washington Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, on a comprehensive tour organized by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Apr 4

Apr 4 Honey Buns Café in Maupin Connects Coffee with Community

Donna Henderson

Home Page, Wasco County

For Madeline Rhoades, a neighborhood café is not just about selling coffee and pastries— it’s about contributing to community, and connection, and making the kinds of sweet memories that last a lifetime.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Booth Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Gorge STEM Fair!

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Gorge STEM Fair - a free, outdoor, family-friendly event focused on all things STEM in the Gorge! Everyone in the community is welcome to attend! This year’s STEM Fair will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Apr 3

Apr 3 Bargeway Pub lets a little secret slide; Your Gorge Giggin' Guide

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

The Bargeway Pub features Al Hare for Tacos and Tequila Thursday on April 4 and they may have let a little secret slip. Read here to find out more. Also indulge in this week's offering of the most inclusive list of art, music, film, and all things entertainment in the gorge.

Apr 3

Apr 3 Grocer making headway on Third Street store in downtown TD

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Work on a new grocery store in downtown TD is picking up steam as operators intend to open in a few months.

Apr 3

Apr 3 April Adventures Await at The Dalles Wasco County Library: Explore Chess, Crafts, Lego's and more!

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Entertainment, Columns, Positive News

Spring is finally here in The Dalles, and let me tell you, the library is buzzing with excitement! We've got a bunch of cool stuff lined up for you – from chess lessons starting April 6th to arts and crafts classes that'll bring out your inner artist. Seriously, there's something for everyone!

Apr 3

Apr 3 New playground going up at Chenowith Elementary

Tom Peterson

Business, Education, Home Page

McGregor, who works with CMS Builders owned by Chad Smith of Dufur, said he was excited to be part of the project that would offer additional play opportunities including steps and pirate wheels.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Hood River City Council Navigates the Future of Murals; Votes Not to Pass Ceasefire Resolution

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page, Hood River County

Hood River City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 25th to discuss two hot button issues: a proposed original art mural ordinance and a ceasefire resolution concerning the conflict in Gaza.

Apr 2

Apr 2 West TD deep in the mellow yellow; dreamlike landscape offers acres of escape

Tom Peterson

Education, Positive News

The Four Sisters Natural Area, right here in our own backyard of The Dalles offers and incredible immersion into wildflowers. Located next to Murray Addition in Chenoweth, the area offers acres of hiking and pure beauty with a backdrop of Mount Hood. Check it out here.

Apr 2

Apr 2 North Central Public Health District Offers Free Tobacco Cessation and Immunization Programs

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Wasco County

National Public Health Week, April 1-7, is an opportunity for North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) to highlight the many programs we offer to keep our communities safe.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Blue pinwheels represent child abuse prevention

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Klickitat County

What are the blue pinwheels in Bingen and Goldendale all about? Throughout April, Programs for Peaceful Living is bringing attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Registration is Now Open for Friends’ of the Gorge Spring-Summer Guided Outings!

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Home Page, Klickitat County

Friends’ beloved guided outings are back for another spring and summer season of outdoor fun! Dust off your hiking boots, fill up those deflated bike tires, dig up your trusty nature journal, and let’s enjoy the outdoors together.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Astronaut Jeff Williams presentation

Jim Drake

Apr 1

Apr 1 Trump Opts Out of Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet

Cole Goodwin

Wasco County, The Dalles, Home Page

Wasco County Clerk’s office sent a message to the press today, asking local media to alert voters that Presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined to participate in the Oregon Voters Pamphlet for this Primary election.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Empowering Families: Natalia's Story of Resilience and Renewal

The Next Door

Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles

Natalia’s life was on track to becoming everything she’d hoped for. She was happily married, living in Hood River with her new husband and kids, and had another baby on the way. Little did she know, her entire world would soon come crashing down around her.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Comedy Comes to The Dalles: Don't Miss Carmen Lagala's Hilarious Performance!

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our first comedy show on April 19th featuring the great Carmen Lagala! This is the first of a three-part series presented by D&D Comedy.

Welcome, friends.