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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.

May 16

May 16 Riverhawk's Anthony Jara Signs With Eastern Oregon University

Education, The Dalles, Positive News

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.

May 14

May 14 Cool School: Old McDonald has an open house, EIEIO! May 18 in Corbett

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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 10

May 10 Fostering Hope: The Next Door Inc. Celebrates Local Foster Families

The Next Door

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.

May 10

May 10 Gorge PitchFest: Showcasing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Columbia Gorge!

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.

May 9

May 9 Jazmine De La Cruz Signs with Lane Community College

Home Page, Positive News, Sports, The Dalles, Wasco County, Education

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.

May 9

May 9 Third Annual College & Career Expo Sees Largest Student Turnout Yet

Positive News, The Dalles, Home Page

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.

May 8

May 8 Friday Night Magic Invites You to Join the Gathering at Brick City & Games

Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News, Home Page

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!

May 7

May 7 Columbia Gorge Humane Society needs a paddling; Auction to benefit local pups

Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

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.

May 7

May 7 The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Opens for the Summer Season

The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Home Page

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.

May 6

May 6 TD Beautification & Tree Committee Announces the April Beautification Award Winner

Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles

The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee has awarded April’s Beautification Award to Gary and Beckie Bloomdahl of 720 E. 12th Street.

May 5

May 5 Photo Gallery: May the 4th Be With You At The Dalles Wasco County Library

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.

May 4

May 4 Klickitat County's "Air-1" Celebrates Retirement After Two Decades of Service

The Dalles, Positive News, Klickitat County, Home Page

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.

May 3

May 3 Picture of the Day: Spectacular Fire Display Ignites Local Library Workshop

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.

May 3

May 3 Adventurers' Wanted: Wagon Con Comes to The Dalles This Weekend May 3-5

Positive News, The Dalles

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.

May 3

May 3 Champions offer a passing of the pitch to TDHS softball phenoms

Tom Peterson

Sports, Positive News

‘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.

May 3

May 3 Lessons Learned: Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch