The Dalles News — Columbia Community Connection News

Apr 22

Apr 22 North Central Public Health District Giving Out Free Seed Packets on Earth Day

On Monday, April 22, 2024, North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day by giving out free flower seed packets.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Living Well: Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Donna Henderson

Columns, Home Page, Positive News

Donna Henderson shares why she considers poetry so essential a part of “Living Well” that she dedicates her April column to it, every year.

Apr 22

Apr 22 The Fast Lane: TDHS Athletes Excel in Distance and Sprints at Recent Meets

Jill Bell

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

Riverhawks Track Coach Jill Bell, catches us all up on the accomplishments of TDHS student athletes last week at Sherwood and Crook County.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Photo Gallery: Cherry Festival Parade 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles community gathered in the downtown area for the 2024 Northwest Cherry Festival Parade on April 20 at 10 a.m. Everywhere you looked this year’s festival theme “Cherries on Broadway” was on full display.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Dalles Robotics Teams Reach Fundraising Goal; Set Sights on World Championship

Cole Goodwin

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

Three robotics teams from The Dalles are gearing up to represent the Columbia Gorge area at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this May, after successfully achieving their fundraising goal of more than $12,000 thanks to donations from the community and support from Google

Apr 19

Apr 19 Interview with Kara Davis, Wasco County DA Candidate

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

Kara Davis, Gilliam County DA and Special Deputy District Attorney in Wasco County joins our team to talk about her campaign and platform for her election. Join in as we listen to her story and key points to how she intends to bring experience and expertise to the office of the District Attorney in Wasco County.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Adventist Health eliminates Dennis Knox's position at TD Hospital

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

The news came from a letter from President Dennis Knox on April 18 addressed to his Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (AHCG) Colleagues. “Furthermore, as of next Thursday, April 25, the position of President of AHCG will be eliminated, and I, accordingly, will no longer be at AHCG,” Knox wrote in the letter.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Fire at Timberline Lodge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County

Last Updated 3:30 p.m. April 19, 2024 Fire alarms went off at the historic Timberline Lodge at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, due to a fire in the headhouse attic and exterior roof.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Hood River New School Sweeps the Board at Oregon History Day and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Cole Goodwin

Education, Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Students from Hood River New School showcased their academic and creative prowess, earning top honors at the Oregon History Day competition and in the renowned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last weekend.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Luciano Alvarado Signs with Clark Community College

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, The Dalles, Sports

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Luciano Alvarado, yesterday afternoon April 16th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his soccer career at Clark Community College.

Apr 18

Apr 18 The Next Door Inc. Announces 2023 Volunteers of the Year

The Next Door

Home Page, The Dalles

In honor of National Volunteer Month, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is pleased to announce our 2023 Volunteers of the Year, John Fine and Colleen Ballinger.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Houseless Collaborative releases 2023 annual report

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Home Page

Over 1,000 people at risk of eviction did not lose their housing last year with help from community partners, according to the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative 2023 annual report shared at a recent meeting held at the Gloria Center in The Dalles.

Apr 17

Apr 17 SCSO Dive Team Goes "Dumpster Diving" in Little Spearfish Lake

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Skamania County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Skamania County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered a dumpster from Little Spearfish Lake near Dallesport on Sunday, April 14.

Apr 17

Apr 17 New grant opens opportunities for Civic Engagement

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, The Dalles

A new partnership centering around civic engagement has been formed at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). Recently, Cristian Olivares and Ben Noble have been made co-directors on a mission to engage low-income residents as partners in building thriving communities.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Giggin' Guide: 'Next Big Thing' hits Bargeway Wednesday; Cherry Fest on tap in TD

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway Pub welcomes Mel Dalton on Wednesday as The Dalles Prepares for Cherry Fest this weekend and the Gorge is humming with great gigs all around. Check it all out in the gorge’s most comprehensive entertainment guide right here.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Guiding Future Generations at The Next Door Inc.

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Positive News

Jackson lived a very successful life in White Salmon, Washington as a father, husband, and business owner of a well-established fishing business. But Jackson felt like he still had room in his life to support someone in need.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Public Notice for one lane road closures on River Road beginning April 18

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

Crestline Construction Company will begin construction of the River Road Frontage Improvements project beginning April 18th through mid-late June. Intermittent one-lane road closures and flaggers with 5-10 minute delays are to be expected throughout this project.

Apr 16

Apr 16 EC Works Launches Search for WorkSource Benefits Navigator in Columbia Gorge

Columbia Community Connection

Wasco County, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Positive News

On April 15, 2024, East Cascades Works (EC Works) launched its search for a WorkSource Benefits Navigator provider in the Columbia Gorge: Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Hood River, and Wheeler Counties and is inviting proposals from qualified entities interested in providing comprehensive Benefits Navigation services.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Klickitat County Jail Still Open… for now; Christopher calls closure 'rash decision'

Tom Peterson

Klickitat County, Home Page

Klickitat County Jail remains open as of April 12, but the process has begun to close the jail following accusations of human rights violations after a suicide and one inmate described to have the smell of rotting flesh. Songer has said he will respond to County Commissioner questions if given a reasonable amount of time. The questions are on top of the questions submitted by state and federal agencies regarding conditions at the jail.

Apr 15

Apr 15 Sabor del Gorge: Quesabirrias from Taqueria Ayala

Arturo Leyva

Columns, Home Page, The Dalles, Hood River County, Business

What’s a quesabirria? Only the best thing to ever come from the marriage of a taco and a quesadilla. Learn the legend of the quesabirria, how it got it’s name and more in this review of Taqueria Ayala’s quesabirrias!

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