At their July 27 meeting, the Hood River City Council voted to refer two general obligation bond measures to voters for the November 3 general election. The decision follows several months of community engagement to refine the proposals and gauge public support for proposed investments in affordable housing and public safety.
Fire activity intensified across Wasco County on Tuesday as the Grasshopper Fire expanded to 13,612 acres, prompting continued Level 3 evacuations near Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park. Meanwhile, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help cover firefighting costs, while improving conditions on several other regional wildfires allowed evacuation levels to be reduced or lifted in parts of southern Wasco County and the Hay Creek Complex.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Local Government Academy, a free program that gives community members an inside look at how the City of The Dalles operates.
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide wraps up the last week in July and We’re Not Slowing Down! Get ready for Dancing, Open Mic and Jams, Stage Performances and Music from just about every Genre you can think of!
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Maria Theresa's portrait has appeared on more coins than any other person in history, and her famous silver thaler became one of the world's most trusted trade coins. She did not come by it easily,
A Banks-Vernonia trail advocate says community persistence, partnerships and historic preservation transformed an abandoned railroad into an economic asset, offering lessons for the Deschutes railbed.
As temperatures topped 100 degrees in The Dalles Wednesday, two sweat-soaked cyclists paused to rest before continuing a two-week bicycle adventure toward Yellowstone, proving some journeys are measured in experiences, not miles.
The City of The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee is pleased to recognize Judy and Ray Smitke as recipients of the July Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 2311 Radio Way.
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Float like a blossom falling from a cherry tree and find your line in one of the funnest foot races in the Gorge.
Liam Kramer, 6, reaches speeds of 40 plus miles per hour during road course races featuring lots of turns, feathered braking and No-Lift (off the accelerator) corners. 50 Cubic Centimeters of engine can pack a lot of punch with the right driver. Learn all about it in this weeks CCCNew’s Podcast.
2025 is already shaping up as Northern Wasco Parks and Rec. is moving fast on the new Tree Top playground at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The ribbon cutting is set for Jan. 18
Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.
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This two-room suite with 300 square feet features a single closet, lots of windows with a shared hallway bathroom. The office sits just off the heart of downtown The Dalles.
“I just want to make it clear,” JJ said. “Don’t get me confused with the other company with almost the exact same business name. J.J. Castro Construction is very different from all other companies. I’m not a roofing company. I don’t work in Washington. I don’t do framing. I do concrete. Only concrete,” he said. “And there is no G in my name.”
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Bob spent his childhood on the family cherry orchard on Mill Creek, where he worked alongside his father, brother Randy, Uncle Dave, and at his Uncle Sam's Muirhead Canning Company. Those early years instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for hard work, family, and the rewards of caring for the land.
Bonnie enjoyed being in The Dalles and made good friends here. She was asked to help out at The Dalles Art Center, a task that she really enjoyed. It allowed her to become involved with the art community, but also to begin practicing her art painting. During this period, she also continued to make hand carved egg art pieces, as well as learning how to felt yarn and make clothing and handbags, and she stayed busy with many of the creative home craft items that she always excelled at doing.
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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue responded to 93 calls during the seven-day reporting period. Medical emergencies accounted for 71 calls, or about 76% of the total. Friday, July 24, was the busiest operational day, with 21 responses. Firefighters also responded to eight fire-related incidents, including a structure fire, a vehicle fire, a brush fire, a hazardous materials incident and two mutual-aid deployments to active wildfires outside the district.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Benjamin Damm has been appointed as the personalrepresentative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required topresent them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 4321 PleasantRidge Road The Dalles, OR 97058, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
A public meeting of the North Central Public Health District will be held June 9, 2026, at 4 p.m. at 419 E. Seventh St., The Dalles, Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as approved by the North Central Public Health District Budget Committee.
Stephanie Anne Barbieri, aka Stephanie Anne Mazzara, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Joseph Mazzara has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-referenced estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the Personal Representative, Vincent J. Bernabei LLC, at 12275 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton, OR 97005, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
The City of Mosier, Oregon, is soliciting proposals from firms and individuals to provide land use planning services as contract City Planner. The RFP is due May 8, 2026.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of North Central Public Health District will be held to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The meeting will be held at North Central Public Health District at 419 E 7th St, The Dalles, OR, on April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Notice is hereby given that Denyc Nicole Boles has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the address below within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.
Dated and first published: August 7, 2025.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mid-Columbia Center for Living to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting will be held at 1060 Webber St, The Dalles, OR Rm. 107 and via Microsoft Teams at: https://bit.ly/MCCFL-Budget. The meeting will take place June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Read the entire legal notice here.
Notice is hereby given that Wasco County intends to sell the listed properties through public sale via sealed bid on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 by 4:00 pm, 2025, pursuant to an Order of the Board of Commissioner's for Wasco County, Oregon made and entered on May 7, 2025. All property will be sold AS IS, without warranty as to title, value, zoning, suitability for any purpose, environmental condition, wetland designation, easements, or any other condition and will be conveyed by quitclaim deed.
Separate statements of qualification for aviation planning services for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (Airport) located at 45 Airport Way in Dallesport, WA 98617 will be received by City Clerk Amie Ell until 2:15 p.m. Pacific Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, via email only to: thedallesbids@ci.the-dalles.or.us. The Airport is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide aviation planning services for the Airport.
Public Notice published March 10, 2025: Bradford Island National Priorities List Site Cascade Locks, Oregon Upland Operable Unit Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis Report Public Comment Period
In the Matter of the Estate of Epifanio Ruvalcaba Fernandez, Deceased. For the County of Hood River.
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS.
Notice is hereby given that Luna Corin Fernandez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in care or her attorney, Julie L. Cline at the address listed below within four months after the date of first publication oft his notice, or the claims may be barred.
The Port of Skamania is now accepting requests for proposals (RFP) for the Beacon Rock Golf Course which is now available for lease. For more information visit PortofSkamania.org
Superior Court of Washington
County of Walla Walla Juvenile Court
Dependency of: SKYLER LEE KLUG, DOB: 01/05/2012
No: 23-7-00112-36
Notice and Summons by Publication
(Dependency) (SMPB)
To: Kayla Klug
The City of The Dalles invites you to submit a proposal for personal services connected with The Dalles Downtown Tree Project.
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The Grasshopper Fire expanded to 18,136 acres Tuesday, but firefighters successfully held containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park as more than 230 personnel continued battling the blaze under gusty afternoon winds.