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All in The Dalles
Kara Davis, Gilliam County DA and Special Deputy District Attorney in Wasco County joins our team to talk about her campaign and platform for her election. Join in as we listen to her story and key points to how she intends to bring experience and expertise to the office of the District Attorney in Wasco County.
Students from Hood River New School showcased their academic and creative prowess, earning top honors at the Oregon History Day competition and in the renowned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last weekend.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Luciano Alvarado, yesterday afternoon April 16th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his soccer career at Clark Community College.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is pleased to announce our 2023 Volunteers of the Year, John Fine and Colleen Ballinger.
Over 1,000 people at risk of eviction did not lose their housing last year with help from community partners, according to the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative 2023 annual report shared at a recent meeting held at the Gloria Center in The Dalles.
Skamania County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered a dumpster from Little Spearfish Lake near Dallesport on Sunday, April 14.
A new partnership centering around civic engagement has been formed at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). Recently, Cristian Olivares and Ben Noble have been made co-directors on a mission to engage low-income residents as partners in building thriving communities.
Jackson lived a very successful life in White Salmon, Washington as a father, husband, and business owner of a well-established fishing business. But Jackson felt like he still had room in his life to support someone in need.
Crestline Construction Company will begin construction of the River Road Frontage Improvements project beginning April 18th through mid-late June. Intermittent one-lane road closures and flaggers with 5-10 minute delays are to be expected throughout this project.
What’s a quesabirria? Only the best thing to ever come from the marriage of a taco and a quesadilla. Learn the legend of the quesabirria, how it got it’s name and more in this review of Taqueria Ayala’s quesabirrias!
The Dalles Art Center is proud to announce, “The Garden Show: Everyday Nature,” an exhibit and event series celebrating the arrival of spring in the Columbia Gorge. This multi-faceted exploration of the natural world will feature over 30 local artists and a range of workshops and lectures co-produced with The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee.
In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge where the big river carves its path through the landscape, local musician Joe Slowik, also known as Vibrant Ways, is on a mission to transform the world one beat at a time. His music—a blend of hip-hop, lo-fi, and acoustic is not just an auditory experience; it's a movement towards love, understanding, and a higher consciousness.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge (Friends) is inviting the community to embrace the spring season with volunteer stewardship projects designed to nurture the land, your mind, and your spirit.
Organizations dedicated to serving families and children in five Columbia Gorge counties now have the opportunity to apply for grants aimed at enhancing early learning and family engagement. The Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub announced a new funding initiative targeting Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, and Wasco counties, focusing on prenatal services, parent education, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement.
Among the culinary traditions that gather families and friends around the table, the classic Carnitas holds a special place in most Latino households. This dish, featuring fried pork prepared according to each chef's unique recipe, is not just a food; it's a celebration of culture and individuality. And no one does it better than Michoacán Bar & Grill in Odell, Oregon.
When Alex was 12, he made a mistake that would change his life forever. Convicted of a crime, he was sentenced to three years at a youth correctional facility hundreds of miles from his home where he felt lost, alone, and afraid. However, fate had a different plan in store for Alex.
The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites families with children of all ages and adults alike to climb aboard a variety of vehicles at our Touch-A-Truck / safety fair event on Saturday, April 19, 2024.
Wasco County District Attorney candidate Travis J Marston is under scrutiny for running without an active Oregon State Bar license, a requisite for assuming the office upon election.
The Gorge chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group has found an in-person meeting space at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s (MCCAC) newly constructed Gloria Center located at 2505 West 7th Street, The Dalles thanks to an article published by CCCNews.
Local Comic Strip for The Dalles and Greater Gorge
