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The answers came faster than a soft shell taco salad bowl through a deep fryer, and locals had it right 90 percent of the time as this photo of a TD ‘90s icon above brought a lot of smiles. Find out who won the contest here.
Steve and Stacey Kane have come out of the other side of the pandemic with a revitalized Bargeway Pub that is tailor-made for outdoor music, events and catering. And they’re just getting started. The pub is celebrating its 5th anniversary this weekend with 20 bands.
The driver then denied being in possession of a firearm. However, his passenger divulged a 45 caliber Glock 21 that was in a bag behind the driver’s seat, the report states.
Results are already returning from the 4A Oregon State High School Track and Field championship that started today, May 17, in Eugene at Hayward Field. Julian Moorehouse reportedly took fourth place in the pole vault with a height of 13’05”. Read more here.
Two-year-old Kolotea Laulualo of The Dalles was transfixed with the scoops and beads in this blue bin at the Play & Learn booth on Saturday, May 18 at the Children’s Fair at The Dalles City Park.
These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.
Mauro Faulha, 28, from Portugal, recently made the trip to the United States from the Azore Islands as he and his pit crew are preparing to get this Hyundai Rally Ready for the Oregon Trail Rally set to take place this weekend in and around both Goldendale and The Dalles.
May 15th was one of those perfect days in The Dalles, with the sun shining and everyone out enjoying the weather. Naturally, the skate park was buzzing with activity. Among the skaters, Nick Rios stood out.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Anthony Jara, on May 14th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his continuing football career at Eastern Oregon University.
Seeing the Northern Lights this well usually requires a trip to high latitudes in Alaska or Scandinavian countries, and even then might not be so well observed. This was a Bucket List item I hoped I would live long enough to see. And this was in my backyard!
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Jazmine De La Cruz, on May 8th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her soccer career at Lane Community College.
Today, April 24, Google announced it is contributing $50,000 to Dufur School District to support the creation of a new school-based health center designed to expand access to medical care for both students and the broader community. Dufur School will use the funds to purchase a modular building to house the new health center, which will offer medical services to students, staff, and others in the district.
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Results are already returning from the 4A Oregon State High School Track and Field championship that started today, May 17, in Eugene at Hayward Field. Julian Moorehouse reportedly took fourth place in the pole vault with a height of 13’05”. Read more here.
These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.
The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Jazmine De La Cruz, on May 8th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her soccer career at Lane Community College.
‘52 Champs Marilyn Lundell Urness, Judy Halstead Dosier and Marjorie McAllister Hinkle throw out the first pitch as TDHS girls capture Tri-Valley Conference Championship in a win over Madras. Our Reigning State Champs are making another run this spring.
Steve and Stacey Kane have come out of the other side of the pandemic with a revitalized Bargeway Pub that is tailor-made for outdoor music, events and catering. And they’re just getting started. The pub is celebrating its 5th anniversary this weekend with 20 bands.
280 Earth is seeking a 5-year Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement in Wasco County. The CO2 reduction plant is looking at $195 million in investment locally in years to come and is looking for a boost in the form of reduced property taxes from the Port of The Dalles, The City of The Dalles and Wasco County.
“Taking the lessons learned from the pandemic, reliable high-speed internet is just as important as reliable electricity and water. Ensuring safe and affordable provision of essential human services is what utilities do, and what I do,” said Kline.
The news came from a letter from President Dennis Knox on April 18 addressed to his Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (AHCG) Colleagues. “Furthermore, as of next Thursday, April 25, the position of President of AHCG will be eliminated, and I, accordingly, will no longer be at AHCG,” Knox wrote in the letter.
“I just want to make it clear,” he said. “Don’t get me confused with the other company with almost the exact same business name. J.J. Castro Construction is very different from all other companies. I’m not a roofing company. I don’t work in Washington. I don’t do framing. I do concrete. Only concrete,” he said. “And there is no G in my name.”
Teams Syntax Error and System Overload from The Dalles High School placed within the top 10 of their 84-team divisions with System Overload making it to the quarter-finals in division finals. Huge swell of support from individuals to Google, enabled the championship run to Texas.
Travis Marston does not currently hold an Oregon State Bar license. Kara has varied work experience as the current DA for Gilliam County, as a public defender, and as an attorney in private practice. Kara has prior governmental experience, which is integral for the DA position. She has a proven track record of litigating difficult criminal cases such as sex offenses, Measure 11 crimes, and other high-level criminal cases. The DA must be able to charge, and litigate, the worst crimes committed in the county; these skills come from courtroom experience and practice.
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Death Notice: John Larry Hutchison, 74, The Dalles
A writer, poet, and expert on aging, Sally Zuck McBain of The Dalles passes on April 28, 2024.
Death Notice: Neil Eugene Donegan Jr., 54, The Dalles
Death Notice: R. “Bernie” Krager, 89, White Salmon
Death Notices: John Raymond McNeil, 82, Mosier; Gordon Wayne LaFaver, 74, Garrison, MT
Superior Court of Washington
County of Walla Walla Juvenile Court
Dependency of: SKYLER LEE KLUG, DOB: 01/05/2012
No: 23-7-00112-36
Notice and Summons by Publication
(Dependency) (SMPB)
To: Kayla Klug
The City of The Dalles invites you to submit a proposal for personal services connected with The Dalles Downtown Tree Project.