Grillin’ & Dealin’ for Mealin on Wheelin’
Exalted Ruler Bill Seymour said Elks collected tips at hamburger bashes and they were grilling up all over the place including the Jr. Live Stock Show and Wasco County Fair. Members were also upping the ante at the poker table at weekly games and monthly tournaments with a portion of proceeds going to the stock pot.
Second alleged steering wheel crank & crash suspected in 8 months
A Hood River man who was a passenger in an eastbound vehicle near Mosier on Interstate 84 was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting a woman and grabbing the steering wheel which caused the car to crash, according to Oregon State Police.
Cherry Fun Run back: Float like a blossom, run by the trees
Put on tank top.
Tie shoes.
Float like a blossom falling from a cherry tree and find your line in one of the funnest foot races in the Gorge.
E 9th & Quinton streets closed on Monday for utility work
On Monday, March 31, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on E 9th St. at the intersection with Quinton St. to replace and upgrade a sanitary sewer main and a storm sewer main.
Surprise: River City Saloon wets our whistle on Tuesday in TD
Kirkwood is somewhat of a local legend with his eclectic taste in music, and he has for years delivered a great diversity of bands when he operated the River City Saloon in Hood River, prior to being displaced by the hotel renovation project at 2nd Street and Cascade Avenue. And Joe is waisting no time in The Dalles.
Thunderstorm & Hail Threat Prompts Warning for Gorge Communities
In The Dalles, the day will start relatively calm, but conditions are expected to deteriorate later in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of thunderstorms developing after 5 p.m. Some storms could become severe, bringing risks of hail and strong, damaging winds.
Puppet show brings dragon tale to life at The Dalles Public Library
The Children’s Wing of The Dalles Public Library was packed Monday afternoon as families gathered to watch The Reluctant Dragon, a spring break puppet performance presented by Dragon Theater.
HR Council moves on Mariposa Affordable Housing on Rand Rd.
Council agreed to the terms of the Purchase Option Agreement with a joint venture with Community Development Partners and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation. The City of Hood River will provide land at no cost and contribute up to $2,438,595 in funding for water, sewer, and stormwater expenses.
TD Rifle & Pistol Club offers firearm handling and safety classes in April; register now
TD Rifle and Pistol Club founded in 1938 maintains a strong presence in The Dalles with a mission of improving firearm handling and safety through local classes. The nonprofit encourage organized rifle and pistol shooting among citizens of the Columbia Gorge area. Next classes begin in April.
Giggin’ Guide gets the Bang Bang Experience
Underground Music Station in Hood River is bringing in the Bang Bang Experience; Bargeway Pub smokin’ with Willie & Nelson; Gorge Giggin’ Guide unseasonably hot in Spring 2025.
Kiwanis programs for April, 2025
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s, and visitors are welcome.
TD Council gives thumbs up to water local parks
City Manager Matthew Klebes will enter into a agreements with Wasco County and Parks & Rec. to provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and the district's parks, totaling $192,000.
Staff Recommends HR Council move forward on Affordable Housing, May St. sidewalk funding
The Hood River City Council is set to make a decision on awarding the 129-unit affordable housing project at 780 Rand Road tonight at its regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight.
Picking & Jamming set in Brand New fest for TD
Locals can expect performances by northwest Bluegrass and Old time bands with dances on two nights, he said. The historic Granada Theatre will provide the venue for concerts, jamming, dances and workshops.
Scoot - AIR
Welcome aboard Scoot- AIR, your captain Andrew Tumlinson, above, is charge of the flight preparations and take off. Please place your seats in an upward position as your crew approaches the runway.
City of TD looks at $192k in Sprinkles tonight; Parks would take back some revenue with agreement
The agreements would provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, totaling $192,000. The discussion comes after the city cut $320,000 from the Parks budget by eliminating transient room tax funding.
28-unit Subdivision gains approval from City of TD On Friday, March 21
Plans for this subdivision come after years of low housing stock in The Dalles. Some recent estimates indicate that as many as 500 housing units are needed to fulfill current demand.
Officer Sauter Recognized for Revival effort that saved man’s life in White Salmon - Bingen Area
He was the first to arrive on scene, where he found one man attempting to revive his brother. Officer Sauter immediately took over CPR and administered multiple doses of Naloxone or Narcan.
Column: AI… Not that Smart
In fact, AI is such an imprecise and even misleading term that I usually cringe when I hear it. AI can sometimes fool humans, but it has never been shown to be self-aware, which is a fundamental part of intelligence as far as I’m concerned.
Grand Jury green lights prosecution of TD Police Officer on theft charges
Officer Jeremy Dutton, a 10-plus year member of The Dalles Police force, is accused of first-degree theft of $1,000 or more from the City of The Dalles on four separate time periods between May 2023 and January 2025.
