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Food Network to Honor Anne Burrell with Programming Block Wednesday

Entertainment · The Dalles

Food Network to Honor Anne Burrell with Programming Block Wednesday

65% Center coverage: 23 sources

Food Network is honoring the late chef Anne Burrell with a programming in her honor Wednesday.See the Story

Officials Tally Number of Homes Lost in Rowena Fire as Evacuation Levels Ease

GoFundMe · The Dalles

Officials Tally Number of Homes Lost in Rowena Fire as Evacuation Levels Ease

89% Center coverage: 9 sources

Authorities reported 49 homes destroyed in the Rowena fire even as improving conditions prompted officials to ease evacuation orders for several hundred Wasco County homes.See the Story

Lawsuit Accuses Union Pacific of Igniting Rowena Fire Through Train Sparks

Union Pacific · Rowena

Lawsuit Accuses Union Pacific of Igniting Rowena Fire Through Train Sparks

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

Union Pacific tracks run through the fire area, but authorities haven't mentioned train sparks as a possible cause, saying only that the cause is being investigated.See the Story

Office of Emergency Management Collaborating with Agencies in Preparation for Major Disasters | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GOLETA, Calif. - It was a busy day at Direct Relief where several agencies gathered to learn about preparations for major disasters. Managers of the Office of Emergency Management say they prepare for disasters such as a massive earthquake by doing various exercises in collaboration with other agencies. Agencies participating in the symposium include local fire departments, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, and the Search Dog Foundation…Wasco County · Wasco County See the Story

Rowena fire, other Oregon wildfires continue to burn, but containment grows

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Oregon’s major wildfires continue to burn Monday but are mostly contained after a weekend of hard work by firefighters, along with some helpful rain.Wildfires · Rowena See the Story

Dozens Gather for Summer Solstice Celebration at Replica Stonehenge in Columbia River Gorge - Northwest Public Broadcasting

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Rev. Kirk Thomas, a senior priest with the Ár nDríaocht Féin Druid religion, lead the summer solstice ceremony. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / NWPB) Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/062525CF_SummerSolstice_FEATURE.mp3(Runtime 3:56) Read It was dark, windy. A sliver of the moon was still high in the sky. Minutes before a sunrise ceremony was set to begin – campers at the Ma…The Dalles · The Dalles See the Story

Here’s what inside Wasco County’s $158 million budget

By Aileen HymasWasco County · Wasco County Read Article

Sen. Wyden visits Rowena Fire before HR town hall

By Noah NoteboomRowena · Rowena Read Article

Fireworks prohibited within The Dalles city limits

By The City of The DallesThe Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

The Dalles Farmer’s Market opens season

Several community members attended the first Farmers Market of the season in The Dalles on June 7, held at The Dalles City Park. Jason Johnson, of Double Circle Spirits, offers Nick Martinez a sample at their booth. Offering a range…The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

Life at Maryhill Museum and the Great Sam Hill & Loie Fuller

THE DALLES — Wasco County Historical Society's second summer program will be "Life at Maryhill Museum and the Great Sam Hill & Loie Fuller" on Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the Moody/Rorick House, 300 W 13th St. Admission…The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

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