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Locals took a lot of swings this week at our trivia question about the name of this iconic burger joint in The Dalles. But there could only be one Hum-Dinger!
The Historic Granada Theatre is proud to welcome The Riders in the Sky back to the Historic Granada Theatre stage. The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit, and high-yodeling adventures. “It’s the Cowboy Way!”
US Senator Jeff Merkley answered questions about housing, high cost of groceries and the possibility of working with former President Donald Trump.
The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency (CGURA) is seeking public input on the redevelopment of a prime piece of downtown property located at 2nd and Federal street, (the former location of Tony’s Town & Country.)
Join CCCNews as Wasco County Commissioner candidate Dan Richardson dives into his campaign, his background, and his time as a city councilor in The Dalles. This interview gets into some of the more recently heated topics at The Dalles City Council and offers a rare insight into that decision-making process and understanding some of the outcomes families are living with, in The Dalles.
2024 marks the 60th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive.
Hi ya’ll! My family and I are super excited to share our passion for all things nature, plants and gardening with our friends and neighbors at our first ever plant sale on April 27th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 300 W 21st St! We will have a delightful assortment of locally nurtured indoor and outdoor plants, lovingly tended by all of us in the Goodwin family!
Councilor Dan Richardson said the increase of a $100 to $400 monthly stipend would help the diversity and number of people seeking election to Council, providing a broader voice for residents.
Today, April 24, Google announced it is contributing $50,000 to Dufur School District to support the creation of a new school-based health center designed to expand access to medical care for both students and the broader community. Dufur School will use the funds to purchase a modular building to house the new health center, which will offer medical services to students, staff, and others in the district.
280 Earth is seeking a 5-year Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement in Wasco County. The CO2 reduction plant is looking at $195 million in investment locally in years to come and is looking for a boost in the form of reduced property taxes from the Port of The Dalles, The City of The Dalles and Wasco County.
Wasco County Commissioner candidate Jeff Justesen talks to CCCNews about how working on the Juvenile wing of the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR), and his experience coaching has prepared him for the role of Commissioner and made him passionate about supporting services and infrastructure that support youth in Wasco County and being a voice for small rural communities in South County.
Wasco County Commissioners approved a 2023-2025 Child Abuse Multidisciipinary Intervention (CAMI) Fund Grant application. If granted, the grant will bring in $11,310,000 to the county for intervention, assessment and investigation of child abuse.
Hood River Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the 5th & Columbia parking lot across from Full Sail Brewing. Market shoppers can enjoy free parking beside the market on the west side of the parking lot, anywhere west of 7th Street or on Wasco Street.
The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our comedy show on May 10th featuring the hilarious Pat Burtscher! Pat will be joined by Australian award-winning International Comedic Storyteller, Jon Bennett, and NYC Comedian, Bo Ballew.
In this week’s trivia contest, can you tell us what the name of this iconic burger joint was named? And, to win the tin cup with the second half of the milkshake, tell us if you ate there and what was the best thing on the menu.
Henry Begay, of The Dalles High School was signed to Blue Mountain Community College today, April 23 surrounded by his family, friends, coaches and teammates.
Volunteers joined Friends of the Columbia Gorge and the US Forest Service in removing hundreds of invasive plants at the Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail last Friday April 23rd.
It seems the fests and fundraisers won't slow down! New concert schedules, Sappy Fir Cone Report and more fun than you can shake a stick at! Cheers! It starts off with the Bargeway Pub spilling tequila as Al Hare puts his spin on Tacos &Tequila Thursday.
“Supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the schools is important to the District. These young competitors have worked hard to earn this opportunity and we know that they will represent the community in a manner we can all be proud of,” said Cyndi Gentry, Director of Corporate Services for the PUD.
It’s all things electric at the Ride & Drive on May 9 in The Dalles. Electric cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bikes even tractors will be on hand for a test run. Or learn about the electric car share program in The Dalles? It’s happening from 2-6 pm at The Dalles Area Chamber.
