How much water does Google need to cool two new data plants in The Dalles? They're not spilling any details, "trade secrets," they say. But their request, which could be in the billions of gallons, has City Councilors looking at a massive potable water infrastructure upgrade that would increase water production capacity by 75 percent in the near future - billions of gallons per year.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Lyle, Goldendale and Hood River receive awards. Cadets who demonstrated leadership during the past year of quarantine by attending meetings regularly, teaching lessons on aerospace, leading leadership activities were honored.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Back To The Future, John Chao, Little Music City, Cemetery Tales, Fruit Suits, Prescott Harvey, The Builders & The Butchers, Chasing Ebenezer, Clair Gilchrist, Night Farmers and War Wagon

The fried chicken sandwich was towering over my plate. This sandwich had jaw-dropping fluffy buns that had a formidable squish that is indicative of freshly made bread. It instantly transported me to my grandmother’s house eating hot buttered rolls.

Columbia Gorge Community College Library and Learning Commons is hosting a Community Read of bestselling author and CGCC instructor Tina Ontiveros' memoir rough house Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

Wasco County and the entire Columbia River Gorge are seeing a housing market like no other. Inventories are remaining at an all-time low and prices are continuing on a skyrocketing trajectory. Average prices jumped $92,200 in the four-county area - Wasco, Hood River, Skamania and Klickitat.

The Dalles City Council approved $1.66 million in new projects including $400,000 for parks that will be paid for through federal dollars. Councilors also agreed to signing bonuses for officers willing to move laterally to The Dalles Police Department which is experiencing a staffing crisis. Council was also updated on Google negotiations.

Retired Veterinarian Wally Wolf of The Dalles said on Monday that the West Nile Virus was nothing to mess with when it comes to horses. Several cases have occurred in Oregon and horse owners can make sure their animals are protected.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Exit 84 band, MuralFest, Gun Shy, Logan Kalsch, Terry Robb, Monolith Monsters, Gorge Artist Open Studios, Al Hare, Jeff Minnick, Rob Neuberger, Wayo Hogan and more. What a week!

The Dalles City Council is set to decide on how to spend $1.74 million in federal dollars coming from the American Rescue Plan tonight, Monday, Sept. 13. Check out the list of projects here.

Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8, schools in Wasco and Sherman counties reported 19 cases of COVID-19. School-based cases can be reported among students, staff or volunteers. None were due to transmission in the school setting.

Scott Clements, President of Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation, said, “with the apartment homes at risk of converting to market, we’re excited to acquire the property from the current owners, and bring resources to the table to address the much needed physical improvements.”

“This is a game changer. Superfund listing will kickstart a cleanup of this forgotten waste dump. We applaud the Biden administration and EPA for standing up for the people harmed by toxic waste,” said Lauren Goldberg, legal and program director with Columbia Riverkeeper.

The recent reaction to a Black Lives Matter mural at the Washington Gorge Action Programs office in Goldendale have some disheartened and afraid. Painters of the mural endured verbal attacks during the painting and the mural was later erased by an unknown person. Read more here.

Wicked Sick Sunrise With Trent Cordova

Investigators posted fake advertisements online for commercial sex. Four arrests were made as a result of the operation. The majority of those arrests were local individuals who reside in the area of The Dalles.

The Merino Family was recognized for their hard work and green thumb on east 12th Street The Dalles recently as their yard scored Septembers Beautification Award.

Wasco County Commissioners voted to recognize June 19th as Juneteenth in celebration of the federal government’s final execution of the Emancipation Proclamation. Commissioners also cut a deal with Hood River County to continue building code inspections.

Fire managers reported the Chenowith Rim Fire at approximately 50 acres as of 7:30 p.m. The Oregon Department of Forestry's #FIREBOSS aircraft were instrumental in knocking down the fire.