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The Oregon State Police said they received a report around 5:11 p.m. of a person running eastbound on the westbound off-ramp of I-84. Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck between travel lanes by a yellow commercial vehicle pulling a tanker trailer.
The annual Festival of Trees lit up The Dalles Civic Auditorium on the evening of Dec. 6, raising thousands of dollars in funds for local healthcare through an auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
The significance of the decisions will have long-lasting effects on the direction of development in The Dalles while also providing intense capital to ensure safe drinking water for the next 75 years.
Building owner talks about the potential for the 7,000-square-foot building as he looks to redevelop the space in Downtown The Dalles. Axe throwing and rock climbing are just a few of the ideas that have come through the door so far.
Escape the holiday crowds and experience the warmth and charm of small-town Oregon at Dufur Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 14. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge, Dufur offers a festive day filled with creativity, community, and celebration.
Jayme Thompson, MSN, RN, has been named Operations Executive/Administrator of Adventist Health Columbia Gorge. Members of the community are invited to meet Thompson during the Festival of Trees on Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Frustrations are mounting among Hood River Bridge commuters, who report widespread tolling errors and inconsistent charges from the Port of Hood River's BreezeBy system. Business owner Jeff Zorza, who crosses the bridge up to 10 times a day, said he often finds his three-axle truck billed as if it had eight axles. “I have to call every month for reimbursements,” Zorza said. “I’m about to start invoicing them for my time.”….
Bargeway grabs some gold in this Giggin’ Guide as the whole of middle gorge is firing off like a dragon spewing flames of music, art and entertainment that warms this December from the inside out. It may be too much - remember to stop, drop and roll.
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.
There will be no Stevenson emergency warming shelter this winter due to minimal use over the past few years. Skamania County Homeless Housing Task Force and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) have adjusted the units near the Hegewald Center to serve instead as temporary housing for families.
Music Teacher Ramona Harwood at Col. Wright Elementary in The Dalles brought the fourth- and fifth-grade classes to the Wasco County Courthouse for some well-needed and appreciated caroling this morning, Dec. 4.
Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!
The City Council will be presented with the updated Drinking Water Master Plan for consideration and recommendation for adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Want to put a unique spin on your holiday shopping this year? Look no further than Downtown The Dalles and the special shop owners who can give you a lock on Legos or put you in that festive scarf and hat. You can buy or make music, find the perfect outfit or cowboy boots and then sit down to a great cup of tea and feel good about the oolong day.
The Dalles Starlight Parade was electric on Friday night as the Fun Group lit off all of the Community stars that shone from the hills on this fun community of 15,000. The toys came out in force during the parade, which featured dinosaurs, minions, Woody, and Bo Peep. Christmas spirit was kicked into high gear with the annual event that caps Thanksgiving get-togethers for families and friends.
Turkeys to your Marks! TD Turkey Trot draws a crowd of 200 as locals brave the chill to get their Thanksgiving Running. The Annual event organized and sponsored by Columbia Gorge Motors was a fundraiser for the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.
The spirit of innovation and teamwork was on full display at the Second Annual Regional Rube- a-Thon, held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Campus in The Dalles on October 25th.
Your cup of Holiday fun runneth over in this butterball of Gigs, art, comedy Gorge wide. The Bargeway kicks it off with a full gravy boat as Al and Nolan Hare load up for Wild Turkey Wednesday tonight.
The Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, who share the mission of ensuring equitable access to quality STEM experiences for all students, are collaborating for a second year to sponsor competitive robotics throughout the region by providing much-needed grant funds to our region’s competitive robotics teams.
Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves," featuring PhD student Lara Volski. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show runs 7-8:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.
