What’s Up The Dalles: Downtown Happenings with Julie Wadsworth of 15 Mile Winery & Freebridge Brewing
This Dalles Main Street’s What’s up The Dalles podcast features all the latest news on fun downtown events, breaking business news, and insight into local businesses and people that keep The Dalles ticking.
TD City Council looks into commercial building revitalization; utilities
Stantec Consulting is being recommended to Council for a $455,899 contract to work on former commercial and industrial sites in The Dalles containing underground fuel tanks, and contaminants such as asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
Registration is Open for Climate Stewards Training Course
Oregon State University Extension Service, through its Oregon Naturalist Program in partnership with the Columbia River Gorge Commission, is offering a Climate Stewards training course from April 8 to June 28.
Community Health Worker training launches; Apply now & start making a difference
Community Health Workers are members of the community they serve. They build trusting relationships with community members, social services agencies and healthcare providers. They are vital in ensuring people get the help they need. Training starts April 17th and ends August 22nd, 2025
Soroptimist HR blooming to make lives better; Flower basket fundraiser underway
Hey, Columbia Connectors! Soroptimist Hood River’s 5th Annual Flower Basket fundraiser is ready for orders! Choose from a large selection of 12-inch sun baskets for$45, or 10- inch sun or shade baskets for $35 each. Flower baskets will be ready for pickup from April 30-May 2.
Water main upgrade will force detours, parking closures on Mt. Hood Street starting on Monday
Full street closure on Mt. Hood St. will remain in place from Monday, March 10 to Tuesday, March 11. Motor vehicles and bicyclists will be detoured to adjacent side streets. Pedestrian and sidewalk access will remain open through the duration of this work.
New Friends in The Dalles Building LGBTQ+ Community with “Rainbow Roots”
Determined to create a space for queer, gay, and trans folks to connect, Haley launched a Facebook group, The Dalles Rainbow Roots. Within 24 hours, more than 80 people had joined—proof that there was a real hunger for community.
Notice for Road Closure beginning 3/17/2025 on W 6th Street
The City of The Dalles has contracted Crestline Construction to provide sanitary, storm, sidewalk, and roadway reconstruction on W 6th Street between Hostetler Way and to the South of the Snipes Intersection.
TD Planning Approves Block Size Reduction for 29-lot Subdivision Near Hosptial
On March 6, 2025, the Planning Commission convened to evaluate a variance application for the proposed Jason Alford subdivision, a 29-lot residential development located at the terminus of East 21st Street. The applicant sought approval to reduce the internal block width from the standard 200 feet to an average of 132 feet, citing unique site constraints.
Columbia Gorge CASA Invites Community to Learn How to Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is inviting community members to learn more about how they can make a difference in the lives of children in the child welfare system.
School Board vote throws Dufur Sports Partnership into Limbo, Raises Community Concerns
The agreement, which for nearly three decades allowed students from Dufur to play baseball and softball at The Dalles High School, met resistance this year from some board members who questioned its impact on local students' opportunities.
Hood River City Council Reaffirms Inclusive City Resolution
At the February 24th meeting of the Hood River City Council, members unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment for all community members.
The Dalles Swim Team Swimmer a Double State Champion
Holten Lawrence, 8, brought home not one, or two, but SIX medals from the Arena Oregon 10 & Under State Championships, held February 22-23, 2025 in Springfield, Oregon.
Celebrate First Friday in The Dalles: New Artisan Market, Food, Fun, and More
The Dalles Main Street is excited to announce the First Friday schedule for 2025 which kicks off with its first event on March 7.
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Signs Agreement With OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute have signed an agreement to provide collaborative cancer care at Celilo Cancer Center in The Dalles, Oregon. This agreement formalizes an ongoing operational relationship between the organizations.
Columbia Basin Care Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Love, Community, and Generosity
Columbia Basin Care was filled with love and joy this Valentine’s Day, as residents enjoyed a heartfelt celebration complete with roses, personalized Valentine’s cards, and festive activities.
Levesque to lead behavioral health at local nonprofit
Levesque is an accomplished Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III, and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over a decade of leadership experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and program administration.
Sense of Place Presents: "Beyond the Scrub: New Attention on Oregon White Oaks and Why They Matter"
Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "Beyond the Scrub: New Attention on Oregon White Oaks and Why They Matter," featuring Lindsay Cornelius, East Cascades Oak Partnership Manager at the Columbia Land Trust.
Condon Man Arrested After Pursuit, Vehicle Rollover in Sherman County
A Condon man with multiple outstanding warrants and suspected of running into the Wasco Train Depot in December was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that ended in a rollover crash on a rural road in Sherman County.
St. Paul’s Episcopal to Host Indigenous Justice Training
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host “Moving Toward Right Relations,” a two-day training designed to guide Christian and settler-descended volunteers in movements for Indigenous justice. The event will take place March 15-16 at 1805 Minnesota Ave.