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The Dalles · The DallesJeff Martin of Texas brings his Country/Folk and deep lyrics to the stage
at Bargeway this week for Waterfront Wednesday, Sept. 11. His song Quiet
Man might send a tingle or two down your spine. Plug in and turn it up with
this week's epic journey into all things awesome in this Giggin' Guide.See the Story
Bargeway goes deep with lineup; Jeff Martin plays Wednesday; Gorge Giggin' Guide — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
The Dalles · The DallesJohn Schacher with Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation gives the Kubota and Cyclone Rake a workout several years ago at City Park in The Dalles. Upkeep at parks is ongoing. Director hopes to ensure permanent funding from room tax for basic maintenance continues. By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., Sept. 8, 2024 — The Dalles City Council is set to discuss updates to the 8% transient lodging tax, including removing automatic funding for Nor…See the Story
TD Council to consider removal of park district's permanent cut of room tax — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Theft · The DallesLogan Cantwell, above, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday, Sept. 6 in Wasco County Circuit Court. From Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis:The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 6, 2024 — Today, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 26-year-old Logan Cantwell received 120-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and Attempt to Elude. …See the Story
Shaniko Shooter gets 10 years in prison after firing on Wasco County Sgt. — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Heatwaves · The DallesAuthorities are seeking help in locating Adam Renk, 39 seen here in this booking photograph taken in Alabama. The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 5, 2024 — Federal Marshals are seeking the whereabouts of a local man who has been charged with sex abuse in cases tied to Wasco County and Alabama. From the Wasco County District Attorney’s office:Today, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced Adam Renk (39) has been indicted on multiple sex c…See the Story
Federal Marshals after suspected sex abuser charged in Wasco County, Alabama — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Fire · The DallesFire can be seen above the twin tunnels bridge from the BLM Access road leading to Mack’s Canyon on the Deschutes River. The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 3, at 2 p.m.— The Oak Canyon Fire, burning east of Tygh Valley in Wasco County, has prompted Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders, the Wasco County Sheriff's Office reported. The fire has burned thousands of acres and has prompted the Bureau of Land Managment to close public lands within the vicinity o…See the Story
Oak Canyon Fire causes closure of BLM Land abutting Deschutes River — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
The Dalles · The DallesThe smoke seen from town today, has been assessed from the air. It has been deemed a non threat, to our fire line. Photo Courtesy Williams Mine Fire page. By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., Aug. 30, 2024 — Warmer temperatures increased burning in the Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake, Wash., however the increased activity is not threatening containment lines, according to the latest report from the U.S. Forest Service. An aerial reconnaissan…See the Story
Warmer temps spur burn inside containment lines of Williams Mine Fire — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
The Dalles · The DallesThe Dalles, Ore., Aug. 27, 2024 — Bruce Borders uses his magic wand to brighten up a crosswalk at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in The Dalles on Tuesday, as he and fellow City of The Dalles Public Works employee Russ Duncan worked around the downtown core brightening up striping in the area. Just west on Fifth Street, Schuepbach Builders of Hood River was finishing a bus stop shelter being installed at the request of Mid-Columbia Econo…See the Story
TD TIME: Stripes, Bus Stops and better lookin' Crosswalks — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
The Dalles · The DallesLooking east on First Street - The revitalization project of First Street has been on urban renewal's to-do list for years. Recent cost estimates for remaking the street with new street lamps, curbs, benches, and other pedestrian-friendly amenities are at $7 million. Urban Renewal is now floating the idea of increasing its spending limits by $6.1 million to complete this project as well as several others in the downtown core. By Tom PetersonTh…See the Story