Oct 11

Oct 11 Three-Vehicle Crash, No Injuries on I-84, Milepost 81 Eastbound

A three-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 eastbound blocked traffic for about an hour Wednesday afternoon when a trailer tipped, blocking both lanes, according to a report from Oregon State Police.

Oct 10

Oct 10 NCPHD Celebrates WIC Program’s 50th Anniversary

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

With the national Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) turning 50 years old this year, North Central Public Health (NCPHD) WIC is celebrating by highlighting its work bringing healthy foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education to local families.

Oct 10

Oct 10 October 15: Candlelight Vigil in The Dalles to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join HAVEN and the Wasco County Domestic Violence Council for " An Evening of Light" candlelight vigil.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Gorge Commission grapples with adding electrical charging stations

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Commissioners also heard from Washington State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams, who said she met recently with Gorge Commission Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski about adding electric vehicle charging stations to parks in the gorge and made a startling discovery: "They are not expressly permitted in the 2020 Gorge Plan," she said.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Police running down leads on suspect in Kelly Avenue Shooting in TD

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

Multiple police officers were called out to the intersection of Kelly Avenue and 11th Street on Monday, Oct. 10 at about 4:50 p.m. after a local man was shot in the leg with a handgun.

Oct 10

Oct 10 Is this building worth another $76,000?

Tom Peterson

Education, History, Home Page, The Dalles

At first sight, it seems a no-brainer. It could be a great annex to the park and a possible future location for tourism-related functions while providing an historic billboard to Interstate 84. TD City Council is set to ponder the future of the Gitchell building, which sits next to Lewis & Clark Park off First Street. The meeting is scheduled for tonight, Oct. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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