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Mar 28

Mar 28 CCCNews debuts new comic strip; Come and read some "Ripe Cherries"

CCCNews debuts a new comic strip today, March 28, hoping to capture some of the magic and quirks of living in the communities around the Gorge. Enjoy and give us your feedback.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Police pursue pickup in West TD; spike strips deployed; suspect flees on foot

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, The Dalles, Wasco County

A Red Ford Pickup was seen by multiple eyewitnesses with The Dalles Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office in Pursuit. Even with spiked tires, the suspect led law enforcement officials on a speedy chase through town.

(Photo Credit: Kyiah Rose via Facebook)

Jan 25

Jan 25 Carjacker Subdued; Authorities deploy Taser after Vehicle Stolen at Knifepoint

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, Hood River County

With a vehicle stolen at knifepoint, Oregon State Police assisted The Dalles Police & Wasco County Sheriff’s Office in subduing suspect in Cascade Square parking lot.

Jan 21

Jan 21 SWAT TEAM UPDATE: 26-year-old HR man in custody; suspected Stolen Lottery tickets found with barricaded man

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, Hood River County

Hood River Police Department says Cascade Ave from 20th to Rand Road is closed while officers wait for assistance. Public is asked to remain clear form the area and choose alternate travel routes

May 28

May 28 Downtown TD Commercial Building sells, multi use plan in the works

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, History, The Dalles

In a push to grow local news coverage and provide a public space where ideas can be shared to better lift standards for all in The Dalles and the Gorge, CCCNews and Immense Imagery are moving to the former Tenneson Engineering building, 409 Lincoln Street.

Apr 10

Apr 10 TD Organ Crawl will be available on YouTube April 11

Karl Vercouteren

Art, Entertainment, Positive News

The “Organ Crawl” featuring five historic pipe organs in The Dalles happens every other year, and 2021 is the year. Only this time the local tradition will be presented virtually.

Apr 7

Apr 7 Jackson Park 2021 Concert Series Announced; Stage Upgraded

Tom Peterson

Art, Entertainment, Hood River County, Positive News

Hey, You Wanna Dance? - A huge effort brings new cover to Jackson Park prior to the 2021 concert series. Check here on how it was done and who will be playing this July and August. And start clapping your hands and snapping your fingers.

Apr 6

Apr 6 People Enduring Serious Illness Need a Lift

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News, Wasco County, Hood River County

Non-Emergent Medical Transportation drivers have clicked off more than 3.8 million miles as they have helped rural residents get to their healthcare appointments. Additional drivers are currently needed.

Apr 6

Apr 6 TD Police Station, 2 Vehicles Hit in Drive-by Shooting

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, The Dalles

The Dalles Police Department reported today, April 6, that two of their vehicles and their station were struck by bullets in what they believe is a drive-by shooting that happened 10 days ago on March 28. Read more.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Unexplained Cow Mutilations have Wasco County Ranchers Asking Questions

Tom Peterson

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

A cow mutilation in Wasco County has rancher Doug Johnson shaking his head. Not only about the monetary loss of his four-year-old heifer and the calf he now has to bottle feed, but also in the way the animal was killed. WARNING - This story contains images and descriptions that could be disturbing to readers and viewers.

Apr 2
Apr 2 D21 Education Foundation looking to raise $10k, reports on 2020 impact

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Positive News

The Foundation is encouraged by the incredible generosity of The Dalles community and beyond that contributed over $38,000 last year. The North Wasco County Education Foundation just launched a new spring pledge drive with a goal of raising at least $10,000 to enhance school programs. Read more here.

Apr 2

Apr 2 TD Kiwanis April Program "Loaded"

Karl Vercouteren

Education, Entertainment, Positive News, Wasco County

From D21 Interim Super speaking on the reopening of schools to wildlife Biologist Bill Weiler and the proposed Ulka trail are all hot topics at The Dalles Kiwanis Thursday meetings. Check it out here.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Advanced Manufacturing Debuts at CGCC this Summer

Tom Peterson

Business, Education, Home Page

Good Jobs await skilled workers. Thus CGCC has put together an advanced manufacturing class for this summer. Students will learn blueprint reading, manufacturing processes, technical mathematics, tube and pipe fabrication and repair, stainless steel welding, design processes, aluminum welding, sheet metal fabrication, basic machining practices. Learn more here.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Wasco County to Update Land Use Ordinance in 2021, 2022

Tom Peterson

Wasco County, Positive News, Education

Throughout April and May, staff has planned a variety of virtual events with the goal of sharing the proposed revisions and providing opportunities for public input. This includes virtual open houses, Ask the Planner events, Planning Commission work sessions, and presentations.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Johnson & Johnson Single shot available on Saturday, April 3 in TD

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News, Wasco County

North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) is holding a vaccine clinic this Saturday, April 3, with the one- dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To sign up for the clinic, please visit our website at www.ncphd.org.

Mar 31

Mar 31 TD Varsity Girls Play Physical but Can’t Capitalize on Senior Night

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Sports, Home Page, Education

Seniors Courtney Hert, Zara Voodre, Hanani Andrade, Kierstin White, Iliana Moreno-Lopez, and Cadence Snyder had their last match in front of a hometown crowd. And it was physical.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Dirt Hugger Deal Adds Storage Employees, Eliminates Methane

Tom Peterson

Business, Environment, Home Page, Klickitat County

Dirth Hugger composting has expanded again. And they’re not gassing us. They are actually eliminating 55,000 tons of green waste from being dumped at local landfills. If not diverted, that much tonnage could produce massive amounts of methane, a significant contributor to greenhouse gasses. Methane is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide, according to the EPA.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Mowing down Mountains

Tom Peterson

Positive News

Mike Morena, 36, of The Dalles controls a Tracmow remote control lawnmower at Dry Hollow Elementary this morning. The mower on tracks is capable of cutting the steep hillsides at the school, while the operator can safely walk behind it.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Wasco County Library Newsletter April 2021

Columbia Community Connection

Art, Education, Positive News

The legends and myths from Mount Olympus will be presented in April once you get access to the “key.” There are activities for all ages in this month’s newsletter. Read more.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Artist Beckons You into the Scene in Latest News

Kerry Cobb

Entertainment, Positive News, Art

Step inside with artist Edourd Vuillard this April. He gives you that feeling of being a fly on the wall. Kerry Cobb’s April Art News also features authors Margaret Atwood and Timothy Egan, the art of Vuillard, and the music of Brenda Lee, Jerry Vale and Nat King Cole. Click here to get the entire newsletter.

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