Voters are set to decide the fate of a law that would allow the use of “Magic Mushrooms” in the treatment of mental health conditions. If Oregonians approve the measure, it would make Oregon the first state to legalize the use of psilocybin to treat mental illness in adults 21 years of age and older.

Residents of Columbia Basin Care will judge a pet photo contest during the next few weeks. Send in your best pet photo. The announcement of winners and prizes will be announced in November.

Mike Honald of Honald Crane keeps a steady hand on the controls as he maneuvers a box from the top of the roof of Building 1 at Columbia Gorge Community College this morning, Friday, Oct. 16.

When you’re driving east on 12th Street in The Dalles, you can’t miss it. The building comes into view as your rise up on the hill. It seems out of place amongst the homes in East The Dalles. It’s kinda old school. Thompson School, that is.

John Dombroski with Columbia Gorge Food Bank in the Port of The Dalles uses a forklift to move hundreds of pounds of butter this morning, Thursday, Oct. 15. The Food Bank distributes to partner agencies that in turn get the food to residents in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties.

The November 3rd, 2020 General Election is 20 days away and in the next few days, Oregonians will start seeing ballots arriving in their mailboxes.

The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants to fill the Zone 7 vacant position on the school board left by Michael Sullivan.

This morning, Wednesday, Oct. 14, Brown Roofing crews worked to replace the old roof on the Victor Trevitt Guest House. It was built in 1868. During its long life, it sat in City Park for years. It was purchased for $7 by the Eagy family and moved to Fourth Street. Its restoration over time has made this once-to-be demolished home into an elegant Airbnb stay here in The Dalles.

Mt. Adams Institute is excited to announce the line-up for the popular Sense of Place Lecture Series. Now in its 11th season, the series will feature virtual lectures rather than in-person events as a way to mitigate risks associated with Covid-19. Sense of Place features presenters with a unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge and who consider the natural, cultural, and political history that has shaped this place. The presenters can include scientists, tribal members, authors, farmers, and many others from throughout the Pacific Northwest

Anthony Lozano, 36, works on setting up a temporary power service on East 12th St., The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Journeyman Lineman for Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District was making the power available for Joson Singh, who is rehabilitating a building for a new Century Market at 1615 E. 12th Street.

Despite the loss of track meets, basketball, volleyball, and football games, athletes in The Dalles are digging in, attending grueling training, and working out for when the competition will reboot.

Doug West and his bird dog, Wej, who live on west 13th St., washed away the weekend fun this morning, Monday, Oct. 12. West went deer hunting with friend Larry and niece Kamrie in Eastern Oregon near Harper. He said he helped them both get a deer, and he filled his Can-Am all-terrain vehicle with mud in the process. Hunting is just starting for West, who likes to go after the elusive Chucker. This will be Wej’s first season sniffing out the birds in steep canyons.

“Friends, Family, Columbia Gorge Community & Extended Relations! Let's watch a movie together~ Gather up your quaran-team and pass around the popcorn!” reads the posting of a facebook event being hosted here in the Gorge.

On October 12th, 2020 a free online screening of GATHER, a powerful documentary about the reclamation of Native Food Sovereignty is being hosted by Kenji Stasiewicz and Sullivan Mackintoch in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.

Dreaming of epic pow turns? Well, it's that time of year to pull your skis and boards out of the closet. The resorts on Mount Hood have been working to create a fun and safe season ahead for guests and staff alike. Be prepared for what’s to come this year before driving up to your favorite ski resort.

The Forest Service in collaboration with Oregon Department of Forestry and Washington Department of Natural Resources will continue with controlled burn efforts today in area of Courtney Road between Lyle and Bingen. Crews spent the last two days working in the Catherine Creek and Courtney road areas to create fuel line breaks to prevent large forest fires and to restore Oregon White Oak habitat.

We have a chance to be a good neighbor in the next couple weeks! Folks have lost everything in Southern Oregon due to wildfire and are asking for our help. Find out how to help here.

My son, K.C. Miller, 15, got this three point buck opening morning. I spotted it, pointed it out, and he brought it down. We were hunting on land owned by a wheat farmer in Dufur - Autumn Loyd.

Join All Together The Dalles for its monthly clean at Thompson Park next to the Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center at 10 a.m. Bring gloves and a mask and be prepared to help beautify our town. Columbia Gorge Toyota, Honda, and The Dalles Beautification Committee are leading the effort. For more information, contact Rachel Carter at 1-208-757-3632.

Donald C. Carpenter