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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wasco County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 136stories have been published about Wasco County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wasco County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 136stories have been published about Wasco County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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The Dalles · The Dalles

Crisis Resolution Center plans ended

THE DALLES — The crisis resolution and treatment facility, planned for The Dalles, has been blocked by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).See the Story

The Dalles · The Dalles

WAGAP Thrift Store closes permanently — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

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Fire · The Dalles

Fire-impacted residents concerned about rebuilding

THE DALLES — Ongoing recovery efforts from the Rowena Fire, which devastated the community after starting on June 11, destroying 56 homes and 91 additional structures, underscored the July 2 Wasco County Board of Commissioners meeting.Read Article

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Urban Renewal: $31 M Basalt Commons intends to break ground within 6 months, needs $1.7 M grant extension — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Renderings from Architect Chris Hodney show the Basalt Commons on the former Griffith Motors site looking east in downtown The Dalles. The project looks to get underway by the end of the year. By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., July 14, 2025 — The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Board will meet Tuesday evening to consider key actions that could reshape downtown The Dalles, including approving grant amendments tied to a $31 million, 116-unit …The Dalles · The DallesRead Article

Horses, Heat, and Heart: Ride the West Returns to The Dalles — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

From Fort Dalles Riders Club:Photos and story by Candy ArmstrongThe Dalles, Ore., July 14, 2025 — This past weekend, Laurie Branch, her very capable teen helpers, and some awesome horses spent three very hot, grueling days and nights at Fort Dalles Riders Club in order to bring an amazing experience to nine brave young campers. Some campers had horses of their own at home, others had never been on a horse, yet everyone worked as a team and endur…The Dalles · The DallesRead Article

Who will buy this Oregon vineyard estate for sale at $2.85M with historic zinfandel vines?

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The fabled Pines Estate for sale in The Dalles is laid out to enchant. A private wooden bridge over Mill Creek leads to 180 acres with a vineyard, rolling hills, high pastures, basalt cliffs and views of Mount Hood.The Dalles · The DallesRead Article

School Board to hold exec. Session in first meeting with four new board members — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

The special meeting will be held at The Dalles Middle School, 1100 E. 12th Street, The Dalles on Monday, July 14. By Tom Peterson The Dalles, Ore., July 11, 2025 — In their first official meeting, new North Wasco County School District Board Members are set to have an executive session to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent who d…The Dalles · The DallesRead Article

Column: Rigid OHA rules kill local behavioral health housing & treatment facilities — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

By Wasco County Sheriff Lane MagillThe Dalles, Ore., July 11, 2025 — In October 2019, a coalition of over 75 individuals and organizations from Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties united to address a significant gap in regional behavioral health services. This initiative was a direct response to a March 2019 Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) study, which highlighted the urgent need for a local facility to serve individuals experiencing acut…Health · The DallesRead Article

Intersection of 12th & Thompson Closes July 14 for ADA and Roadwork Improvements — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

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Returning Home Safely After the Rowena Fire - Resources Available from State and Local Partners — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Rowena, Ore., July 10, 2025 — As residents return to areas impacted by the Rowena Fire, safety remains a top priority. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Wasco County strongly recommend that property owners not perform cleanup themselves because of the serious toxic hazard threats posed by burned homes and outbuildings. Doing your own cleanup without proper protection puts y…Rowena · RowenaRead Article

Cherry farmer in The Dalles says ICE raid fears costing him workforce, profits

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One cherry farm in The Dalles has been forced to leave tons of fruit on the branches over the lack of workforce.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · The DallesRead Article

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