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North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) is excited to partner with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) at this year’s Wasco County Children’s Fair to educate the public about the dangers of lead poisoning. OHA is offering free, confidential lead screening for soil and children’s toys on May 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Children’s Fair at The Dalles City Park.
The City of The Dalles will test the City Hall Emergency Siren at noon on Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Chenowith Cougar Boosters, the name of their parent-teacher volunteer organization, has launched two new college scholarships for students who attended Chenowith Elementary School in the past.
Seeing the Northern Lights this well usually requires a trip to high latitudes in Alaska or Scandinavian countries, and even then might not be so well observed. This was a Bucket List item I hoped I would live long enough to see. And this was in my backyard!
It’s the first sign of life at the shelter since it shuttered on Jan. 5 after the nonprofit voluntarily closed after being hit with a public nuisance suit. Some neighbors in wait-and-see mode, while others call for a restart of the public nuisance suit brought by the city.
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 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.
Big Foot made quite an impression on the Northwest, especially in The Dalles where this Bigfoot Exhibition was set up. Can you tell us where it was located? Read here for a hint and email your answer to tom@cccnews.com for a chance to win a $25 Shannon’s Ice Cream gift certificate.
The City of The Dalles will host a launch party for the installation of a “Light Capsule” art installation at the Waldron Drug Store Building in honor of National Historic Preservation Month on May 17, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will showcase the fascinating of the Waldron Drug Store Building (also known as the Gitchell Building) and culminate in the unveiling of The Dalles’ newest art installation.
The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee has awarded April’s Beautification Award to Gary and Beckie Bloomdahl of 720 E. 12th Street.
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6:51 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-26, near milepost 93, in Wasco County.
Readers were flipping their lids this week as they drank down our questions like a delicious root beer float complete with a frothy combination of creamy carbonated pop. Thirty-five people sent in correct answers and were entered into a raffle. And our randomly selected winner is none other than Mary Collins!
The Dalles Civic Auditorium is hosting WagonCon, a gaming convention that brings together enthusiasts from around the Columbia Gorge region. The event runs from Friday through Sunday, providing a diverse array of gaming activities and vendor opportunities.
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.
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.
This Contest just got sweeter as Shannon’s Ice Cream will help scoop the dish on prizes in this weekly mind-bender. Get your sugar cones ready and send in your answers.
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.
This May Dalles Wasco County Library is celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, by hosting cultural appreciation events and activities including a poi fire dancing workshop and performance, origami, games, traditional foods, a 1,000 cranes community project and more.
