In fact, AI is such an imprecise and even misleading term that I usually cringe when I hear it. AI can sometimes fool humans, but it has never been shown to be self-aware, which is a fundamental part of intelligence as far as I’m concerned.

Officer Jeremy Dutton, a 10-plus year member of The Dalles Police force, is accused of first-degree theft of $1,000 or more from the City of The Dalles on four separate time periods between May 2023 and January 2025.

On Friday, March 28, a film will be shown on the life of a courageous Hood River citizen who protested racially motivated arrests and imprisonment during World War II. 

Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter

Plans for an 80-room luxury resort at the Sunshine Mill were embraced by The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency on Monday night, however, Board Members want to see additional information before they make any decisions on funding the project.

It might be good for locals to take after Qui and suit up for liquid sunshine as National Weather Service predictions are calling for more rain through Friday. They are also calling for partly sunny on Saturday, March 22 with a high of 55.

The First Day of Spring, March 20, is prompting more gigs and events than hillside full of balsamroot. So, come along and pick a bouquet of fantastic entertainment events that are popping up all over the Gorge and clicking like a pack a pika.

An anonymous local donor has offered up to $15,000 for others to match to support the work of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) in Skamania and Klickitat counties. The offer is open through April and can support any of the agencies’ programs.

Dennis Morgan, a true renaissance man and civic leader, is the Principal Broker and Manager at Copperwest Real Estate in The Dalles. We talk housing stocks, home prices, history, kids, rafting, theatre and interest rates in this all-out CCCNews podcast about TD.  

Spring puppies such as Big John here were working for treats on Tuesday morning in front of the Wasco County Courthouse. Forecasters are calling for more light rain the next few days as temps remain in the high 40s.

James and Molli Martin are proposing a large-scale hotel development and resort at the east entrance to the historic The Dalles. The proposed project would include 80 rooms within the iconic silos, offering 4- or 5-star accommodations to attract affluent travelers and corporate retreats.

The South Wasco Health Collaborative, in partnership with Bridges to Health, is launching a series of community meet-and-greet events aimed at connecting local families with local health and support services.

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is offering free training for people interested in volunteering in its Circles of Peace restorative justice program.

A quick-thinking customer prevented a potentially devastating fire at Raindrop Laundry in The Dalles on Sunday

he Hood River Alliance Church, led by Pastor Keith Sietstra is thrilled to announce the launch of *Journey House*, a groundbreaking sober living transitional home—the first of its kind in the Hood River area.

The selected artist will create a 9-foot by 40-foot mural celebrating Little League baseball, incorporating the Goldendale Little League logo. The project aims to enhance a key community space while supporting local artists.

I recently came across my notes from a ceremony I attended more than twenty years ago. I’ll share my recollections with you. Remembering this couple and how they lived through a time of intolerance to a time when they could openly celebrate their union, gives me hope.

On Monday, March 17, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will patch a street cut on Mt. Hood St. between W 10th St. and W 11th St., weather permitting. The street was cut earlier in the month to replace and upgrade a water main.

So what would you do with it, dear readers?

Tell CCCNews your ideas on what business might work in this classic 1961 building. Send your answers to tom@cccnews.com by Sunday, March 16 at 6:23 p.m. and I will post them all in a story early next week.

Locals were taking advantage of the sunny weather on Thursday, March 13, even though the wind had a magnificent bite. Forecasters are calling for off and on rain throughout the weekend with a high of 46 on Sunday coupled with a quarter inch of rain in The Dalles.