May 21

May 21 Police identify TD man killed in house fire on May 16

He worked there for one summer as a Park Assistant, collecting fees, and providing grounds maintenance, He had a huge gift for gab with fisherman going after steelhead. It came naturally as he loved the thrill of the hunt and being outdoors.

May 21

May 21 Developers move on 5-story building in downtown TD with lot merger

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Business

Architect Chris Hodney has requested that the City of The Dalles allow three lots at the former Griffith Motors buildings at 523 E. Third Street to be consolidated to construct “a new five-story, multifamily, mixed-use development.”

May 21

May 21 Goldendale Resident Jim Daniel Joins Washington Governor's Race

Ken Park

Home Page, The Dalles, Skamania County, Klickitat County

Jim Daniel, a 24-year resident of Goldendale, has joined the crowded primary race for Washington State Governor as a moderate Republican, vying with 27 others for a spot on the general election ballot.

May 21

May 21 Ballots must drop by 8 p.m.; Turnout an abysmal 26 percent; VOTE! says Clerk

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Even though five candidates are vying for Wasco County Commissioner, Position 2 and there is a heated race for Wasco County District Attorney between Kara Davis and Travis Marston, turnout stood at a little less than 26 percent this morning, Gambee said. She implored locals to fill in their ovals and turn in their votes.

May 20

May 20 Shannon's Trivia Winner: We got a Del Rio hero!

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page

The answers came faster than a soft shell taco salad bowl through a deep fryer, and locals had it right 90 percent of the time as this photo of a TD ‘90s icon above brought a lot of smiles. Find out who won the contest here.

May 18

May 18 Hundreds of Children take parents to Fair in The Dalles

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News

Two-year-old Kolotea Laulualo of The Dalles was transfixed with the scoops and beads in this blue bin at the Play & Learn booth on Saturday, May 18 at the Children’s Fair at The Dalles City Park.

May 18

May 18 Bargeway Pub: The Making of a Legend

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Entertainment

Steve and Stacey Kane have come out of the other side of the pandemic with a revitalized Bargeway Pub that is tailor-made for outdoor music, events and catering. And they’re just getting started. The pub is celebrating its 5th anniversary this weekend with 20 bands.

May 18

May 18 Pistol-fueled road rage allegation lands 22-year-old under arrest near The Dalles

Tom Peterson

Home Page

The driver then denied being in possession of a firearm. However, his passenger divulged a 45 caliber Glock 21 that was in a bag behind the driver’s seat, the report states.

May 17

May 17 Riverhawk's Julian Moorehouse takes fourth in Pole Vault at State Championship today

Jill Bell

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Results are already returning from the 4A Oregon State High School Track and Field championship that started today, May 17, in Eugene at Hayward Field. Julian Moorehouse reportedly took fourth place in the pole vault with a height of 13’05”. Read more here.

May 17

May 17 Dominating Riverhawks again "epicenter" of champion ball competition

Columbia Community Connection

Sports, The Dalles, Positive News

These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.

May 17

May 17 Summit Cedar Mill Fire Update: Business to Reopen by Monday

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Klickitat County

Summit Cedar Mill, located in Dallesport, experienced a significant fire yesterday that started around 3:00 p.m. The fire, initially triggered by one of the mill’s trucks catching fire, quickly spread due to high winds, igniting nearby stacks of wood.

May 17

May 17 Shannon's Trivia: Can you Remember the Name of this Cantina?

Tom Peterson

Home Page

This TD restaurante was the happenin’ spot in the early 1990s. It was run by Leonard Cooper, and he added a Cantina for some extra tequila and tunes. What was the name of the restaurant? Send answers to tom@cccnews.com to be entered for $25 Shannon’s Ice Cream prize.

May 17

May 17 Community of Cascade Locks to Celebrate “Captain Tom Day” May 30

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

The Port of Cascade Locks and JettyLight, the company operating the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, have announced plans for a community celebration of Captain Tom Cramblett that will take place onboard the Sternwheeler on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

May 16

May 16 Summit Cedar Mill Fire being pushed by heavy winds in Dallesport, 5 p.m., May 16

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire lit by a malfunctioning semi-truck that spread the fire that eventually engulfed Summit Cedar Mill and lumberyard at 3 p.m. High winds are fanning the flames.

May 16

May 16 No Dally, Time to Rally behind Burgerville Alley

Tom Peterson

Positive News, The Dalles, Klickitat County

Mauro Faulha, 28, from Portugal, recently made the trip to the United States from the Azore Islands as he and his pit crew are preparing to get this Hyundai Rally Ready for the Oregon Trail Rally set to take place this weekend in and around both Goldendale and The Dalles.

May 16

May 16 Picture of The Day: A Perfect Day at The Dalles Skate Park

Joshuah Albert

Positive News, The Dalles

May 15th was one of those perfect days in The Dalles, with the sun shining and everyone out enjoying the weather. Naturally, the skate park was buzzing with activity. Among the skaters, Nick Rios stood out.

May 16

May 16 One man unaccounted for, another escapes at house fire in The Dalles

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Neighbors reported hearing gunfire as the flames consumed the home as unspent ammunition was exploding due to the heat. It appears one adult male perished in the fire, while the homeowner escaped.

May 16

May 16 Riverhawk's Anthony Jara Signs With Eastern Oregon University

Joshuah Albert

Education, The Dalles, Positive News

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Anthony Jara, on May 14th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his continuing football career at Eastern Oregon University.

May 15

May 15 USDA drops $6 million into fire defense funds for Wasco County

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Wasco County in Oregon is receiving nearly $6 million to create fuel breaks and defensible space to protect Maupin, Pine Grove, Tygh Valley and other communities.

May 15

May 15 Crash the Bash: Bargeway hits 5 years with 20 bands this weekend; Everybody Amped

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

It’s smashin’, crashin’ and birthday bashin’ as The Bargeway Pub celebrates 5 years this weekend with 20 of its favorite bands. The music fest is free May 17- 19. The Dalles premier outdoor venue keepin’ it real with the bands that brought ‘em. Gorge Guide Giggin Wide, see inside.

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