These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.
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These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.
Mauro Faulha, 28, from Portugal, recently made the trip to the United States from the Azore Islands as he and his pit crew are preparing to get this Hyundai Rally Ready for the Oregon Trail Rally set to take place this weekend in and around both Goldendale and The Dalles.
May 15th was one of those perfect days in The Dalles, with the sun shining and everyone out enjoying the weather. Naturally, the skate park was buzzing with activity. Among the skaters, Nick Rios stood out.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Anthony Jara, on May 14th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his continuing football career at Eastern Oregon University.
We combine farm animals, agriculture, gardens and beautiful, natural resources to teach children healthy, life lessons and academic lessons in reading, writing, history, mathematics, and science.
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate the work of the families and parents who provide support, safety, and stability to youth in foster care. On May 14, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) will host a special event to honor these incredible individuals who open their hearts and their homes to youth in our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program.
The 2024 Gorge PitchFest business pitch competition is returning for a second year to the historic Granada Theater in The Dalles on June 6th. This event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and community members to celebrate creativity and drive economic growth in the region.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Jazmine De La Cruz, on May 8th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her soccer career at Lane Community College.
The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub in collaboration with Career Connect Southwest WA and Columbia Gorge Community College hosted its third annual College & Career Expo on Friday, April 19th at CGCC’s Campus in The Dalles. 138 students from 11 high schools in the region (6 from Washington and 5 from Oregon) attended this year’s event - the largest number to date.
Brick City & Games is celebrating becoming a sanctioned Magic the Gathering store by inviting the community to come out and play Magic the Gathering on Friday nights at 5 p.m. and enjoy some community, fun and games!
Silent auction to benefit Humane Society set for Bargeway Pub on Friday, May 10. Funds are needed to keep the kibble coming as the shelter at 200 River Road in TD has transitioned to Columbia Gorge Humane Society after Home at Last dissolved due to a lack of funding.
The Dalles Lock and Dam Visitor Center opened up for the summer season last Friday. The Visitor Center will be open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Memorial Day.
The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee has awarded April’s Beautification Award to Gary and Beckie Bloomdahl of 720 E. 12th Street.
The Dalles Wasco County Library hosted "Star Wars Day” on May 4th. Community members and families enjoyed cosplaying as their favorite characters, cupcakes, inflatable lightsabers, an R2D2 trash can take and make kit, and more.
The skies over Klickitat County will see a notable absence after May 1, 2024, as Doug Herlihy, also known as "Air-1," has retired from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Airwing. For twenty years, Herlihy has piloted his yellow Piper Cub, logging over 1,411 hours of his impressive 19,000 career flight hours in service to the county.
The upper parking lot of our local library transformed into a vibrant stage for an exclusive Fire Poi training session and performance on May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Led by poi expert Pollyanna Lind, twelve fortunate participants, ranging from ages 11 to adults, delved into the dynamic art of poi spinning.
Wagon Con gaming convention is being held in The Dalles, at the Civic Auditorium this weekend. This event features board games, tabletop RPGs, miniatures, and a variety of other gaming activities. A weekend pass for $55 to play unlimited games as long as a table has space.
‘52 Champs Marilyn Lundell Urness, Judy Halstead Dosier and Marjorie McAllister Hinkle throw out the first pitch as TDHS girls capture Tri-Valley Conference Championship in a win over Madras. Our Reigning State Champs are making another run this spring.
In recent years, homesteading has surged in popularity, primarily due to the appeal of self-sufficiency and the prospect of trimming the household budget. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I decided to build a chicken coop, there I was thinking I was so fiscally responsible, and industrious and so totally blissfully unaware of the chaos that lay ahead.
Like many who immigrated to the United States, Guillermo left Mexico in search of a better life for himself and his family. Given his dire circumstances, there wasn't time to obtain the resources needed to cross the border legally and Guillermo had to leave his wife and three children behind.