Murdock burglar suspected in car fire in TD on Friday, Feb. 28
Police tracking man responsible for car theft, store burglary. Local residents awake to red and blue lights flashing in East TD after stolen car is lit on fire on Friday, Feb. 28.
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.
Our Klickitat and VA offer Suicide Prevention Training
Our Klickitat Prevention Coalition is on a mission with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help communities prevent suicides. In a joint effort, the two organizations are pairing up with prevention programs, schools, and community groups to offer Suicide Prevention Training from March through May.
Francois calls it; Winter is over
“Winter is over,” the 68 year old said, noting he cant wait for his rock flowers to bloom and draw TDHS seniors for their graduation photos. “The honeysuckle comes in June and July.”
Suspected HVAC thieves own $500k home; Neighbors detail string of thefts, degraded quality of life in West TD
A couple suspected of stealing $20,000 of HVAC Units across the street from The Dalles Police Department own a $500,000 home in West the Dalles and drive a newer Toyota Tundra. It’s a puzzler.
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.
Miguel & Jose part of Major workforce that prunes cash crop in Wasco County
Miguel Abesada and Jose Misael Avalos were greated by a warm winter sun this morning in East The Dalles as they pruned cherry trees at Wade & Rufener Orchards just south of Adventist hospital. The Dalles is in for some primo weather, according to the National Weather Service. You can expect 60 degrees Fahrenheit for a high for the next three days with dry sunny skies.
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.
Gorge Gigs pouring down like spring rain; Bargeway boots up 4-day St. Paddy’s day fest
Can you hear it padding through the forest? It’s a lion of entertainment roaring into March as bold and youthful as MGMT’s Time To Pretend. A storm of options is brewing pouring down funk, punk and Led Zepagain. Bitter-sweet Irish joy and rainbows and Pride Events are all popping up like mushrooms. Check it all out right here before the lion pounces.
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.
From the Desk: Banking, Education & Rule Makers
You never know what you might find out when you ask several people why they’re taking desks out of a bank and loading them in a truck. We grabbed this little story that ranges from banking to educating the children who are moving from job to job with their parents to understanding the hardship of what some would say is an over-reaching rule that does more harm than good in housing migrants.
Woman Arrested After Stabbing man in neck in TD; Also Suspected in Firearms Theft
A woman was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with a stabbing that occurred the previous night on 11th St. in The Dalles, according to police reports.
Nurses ratify contract with Providence today, Feb. 24, after 45-day strike, will return to work on Wednesday in Hood River
The new 3-year contract has a 22 percent average wage increase. Nurses also received 75 percent retro pay for lost raises since the last contract expired 9 months ago. All 8 bargaining units representing some 5,000 nurses across Oregon got the same deal
Leah Ferguson Honored as Oregon ACTE New Teacher of The Year
North Wasco County School District is proud to announce that Leah Ferguson has been named the recipient of the Oregon ACTE New Teacher of the Year award. This recognition celebrates Ferguson’s outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as highlights her dedication to student success at The Dalles High School.
A Few Good Words: HR Church gets sober mission through prayer, ‘Renewal’
Pastor Tina Combs said her church has been working for 10 years to start a sober house in Hood River. But as we all know, finding an affordable house in Hood River is a big ask. Huge, in fact. So her church asked God.
Eat, Enjoy, Give Back—The Great Gorge Melt is Here
The Great Gorge Melt is here! March is all about cheesy, melty goodness, and you can be part of it while making a real impact in the fight against hunger. Visit any of these participating restaurants, order their featured grilled cheese or quesadilla, and $2 from every purchase goes directly to Columbia Gorge Food Bank.