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All in The Dalles
Realtor Brian Lauterbach with a background in business is up against former Jail Executive Director Jeff Justesen in a fall runoff for Wasco County Commissioner. The two garnered the most votes in the May Primary. They talk about Google dollars, a new hospital, Kramer Field, a sports complex and what the county leadership role is in a possible new high school.
Main Street businesses handling labor shortages, wildfire smoke impacts on local agriculture, and a review of how the regional economy is faring are just some of the topics covered this year at the annual Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium.
With the upcoming forecasted cool wet weather, local Fire Districts, Wasco County, and The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) have agreed to lift the seasonal burn ban on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. This will allow for burning in barrels and small debris piles. Burning of larger slash piles is not included in lifting the ban.
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to join us for this month’s "Mourning" Buzz, with a spooky spin, hosted by Anderson's Tribute Center.
Louis Red Cloud stepped into the sky on Saturday, Oct. 12, in quest of lighting up the Fun Group star in West the Dalles, atop the former Bert Hodges property.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, is the last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The Clerk’s office will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on this day. Postmarked registration cards are accepted.
North Central Public Health District’s (NCPHD) Board of Health has appointed Martha McInnes, BSN, RN, as the organization’s new director.
As CCCNews approaches its five-year anniversary, we have hit 5.5 million views. That's good news for us as we deliver local, honest stories for our communities and even better news for advertisers looking to grab some eyes in the gorge. To celebrate, we offer a $300 discount for businesses wanting to push sales and increase name recognition.
Saturday, Oct 12th at The Dalles, Thompson Park, The City's Beautification Committee distributed over 50 trees to all who had previously applied for the Tree Grant Give-Away.
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.
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.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join HAVEN and the Wasco County Domestic Violence Council for " An Evening of Light" candlelight vigil.
Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District has three positions open for the Nov. 5 general election. None of the races are contested as incumbents are seeking to retain their seats in Subdivisions 1 through 3.
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its inaugural Men's and Women's Cross Country teams. The CGCC Chinooks made their debut at their first meet last Friday, September 27, marking a significant milestone in the college's history as it joins the Northwest Athletics Conference (NWAC).
Colonel Wright Elementary is excited to invite families and community members to join in the fun and festivities at our Harvest Fest and Centennial Celebration on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The City of The Dalles announces that Davey Tree Experts, the contractor for the downtown tree project, will be replanting trees to replace those that have not survived the summer. Trees will be replanted from October 16th through October 18th.
Healthcare students at Columbia Gorge Community College will soon benefit from enhanced simulated learning opportunities designed to mirror real-world healthcare settings.
Tom Somerville was hard at this morning using his trowel to remove knotweed, dandelion and cat’s ear from the bricks outside a home on east 19th Street in The Dalles. “I started here in the sun,” he said, noting the morning chill sent him on a hunt for warmer climates within the yard.
The Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration, compassion, and generosity at Empty Bowls 2024. This year’s benefit, held for the first time in our warehouse, supports our mission to end hunger in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce its continuing relationship with the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CGCC will be entering into its fourth year in the program, which recently announced its largest expansion to date.
