Mar 11

Mar 11 Little Art City Strikes Again

Jonathan and Shannon Zilka have put some new faces on the ancient walnut tree outside their home and business at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, across from the Civic Auditorium.

Mar 1

Mar 1 Life At The Riv

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

Josh Barrows, soon to be 29, scrambles a few eggs for a “Ranchhand” at The Riv this morning, Monday, March 1. Owners of the cafe at 401 E. 10th Street, Noah and Lauren Blakely said sales were great over the weekend. “We had 150 people through on Saturday, safely,” Noah said. Read more here.

Feb 26

Feb 26 TD Eastside Subdivision Wins Land Use Board Approval

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

Oregon’s State Land Use Board of Appeals has approved the Legacy Development Subdivision in east The Dalles, according to an opinion posted Friday, Feb. 26. “The city council's decision is reversed, and the city is ordered to approve petitioner's application,” the opinion reads.

Feb 24

Feb 24 MCMC launches Medication Disposal Program

Columbia Community Connection

Environment, Positive News, Wasco County

Mid-Columbia Medical Center has an easy and free way to dispose of expired or unwanted medications now. Medications can be dropped off at a kiosk located at the entrance of the MCMC Emergency Department. cccnews.com columbiacommunityconnection.com

Feb 24

Feb 24 Wasco County Library District March Newsletter 2021

Tom Peterson

Education, Positive News

The latest Wasco County Library Newsletter is chock full of activities and events for the upcoming month of March. Check it out here.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Four Dog Jog

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Sports

Steve Bradley found a few friends to keep him company on his evening jog in east The Dalles on Tuesday, Feb.23. His run, no doubt, brought a lot of smiles wherever he went, and hey, that’s as many legs as a baseball team. Forecasters are saying the weekend is shaping up with temperatures in the 50s and partially sunny days.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Dry Hollow Elementary's 100th day turns Car Parade

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Education

Dry Hollow Elementary staff took the 100th day of school to a new level this year with a host of crazy characters and a car parade to celebrate the effort students and parents have put into distance learning. The celebration is typically held for kindergarten, but it was expanded this year to give the whole community a chance to celebrate. See the YouTube here.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Proposed Google Agreement 'not a done deal'

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

The Dalles City Councilors heard from one resident that they believed the proposed agreement with Google was a “done deal.” Councilors disagreed, noting they were taking testimony In preparation of deciding on whether to give the global tech giant tax breaks. Public testimony, however, swayed heavily toward approving the deal.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Kicking It

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Sports

Luciano Alvarado, 15, in black shirt and shorts, kicks a ball to his partner at a Riverhawk soccer practice held on the lower field at Dry Hollow Elementary School on Monday afternoon. The practice was led by Varsity Coach Matt Dallman. Students were just sledding on this field last week.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Up And At 'Em

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

Mel Mendez, 63, and owner of Gameopoly on Second Street The Dalles was after it early this morning, Monday, Feb. 22. Mendez said he picked up this display cabinet while attending a flea market in Portland during the weekend. He said business has been slow, and the flea market was similar. “People are still not spending money,” he said. “It will turn around. You got to be hopeful.”

Feb 19

Feb 19 TD Schools announce schedule for reopening

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page

TD Schools announce schedule for reopening

Feb 19

Feb 19 Restauranter stoked for reopening

Tom Peterson

Business, Positive News, Wasco County

Ken Catlin of Beachwood Eatery can bring the wings. The long-time resident of The Dalles said he and his wife, Nancy, were ecstatic to hear that restaurants will be able to open to 25 percent of dine-in capacity next week.

Feb 19

Feb 19 Sunshine Mill chosen for Film Festival

Tom Peterson

Business, Entertainment, Home Page

The Sunshine Mill Winery and Drive-Up was chosen for the seventh edition of the Oregon Short Film Festival that will take place from February 25 through February 28, 2021. Learn more about it here.

Feb 19

Feb 19 It's no secret; Masons do good work in our community

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Education

I found a lot more about Phil Pinto this week. He is the current The Dalles Masonic Lodge Master, and the organization just earned the 2020 Outstanding Philanthropic Group by Mid-Columbia Health Foundation. The Masons provide an immense amount of support to local students and teachers and the community at large.

Feb 19

Feb 19 Reopening: Wasco County restaurants, gyms, at reduced levels

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County

25 percent capacities to be allowed at dine-in restaurants, gyms, and visits at long-term care facilities to open up, with new COVID risk assessment. Learn more here.

Jan 11

Jan 11 Raising Expectations

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

Ramsay Signs arrived this morning, Jan. 11, with multiple cranes to lift four neon signs into place in The Dalles downtown core. Some alleys and side streets have been temporarily closed for the day while the work is being completed.

Jan 11

Jan 11 Keeping Stride

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Education

Annabelle Lavier of The Dalles made her mile walk at Thompson Track this morning, Monday, Jan. 11. The 73-year-old has been coming to the track and field for decades. She remembers taking her son, Jack, at 6 months old and her daughter, Kris, when she was three years old to play at the field. They are now in their 40s.

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