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Fire Near Rowena Prompts Evacuations, I-84 Closure

Evacuations · The Dalles

Fire Near Rowena Prompts Evacuations, I-84 Closure

58% Center coverage: 26 sources

Authorities are asking some residents to evacuate after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon along Interstate 84 near Rowena.See the Story

80-foot penis on baseball field can be seen from space

Baseball · The Dalles

80-foot penis on baseball field can be seen from space

50% Center coverage: 16 sources

Online pranksters have even made the rude picture a five-star tourist attraction.See the Story

3-Year-Old Dies After Wandering Out of The Dalles Hotel

The Dalles · The Dalles

3-Year-Old Dies After Wandering Out of The Dalles Hotel

83% Center coverage: 12 sources

A 3-year-old child died Saturday after walking out of a hotel in The Dalles and ending up in the Columbia River, police said.Emergency responders were called around 9:11 a.m. to the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center, where the child had been staying with family from Washington, The Dalles Police Department said in a statement Monday.See the Story

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.GoFundMe · The Dalles See the Story

Lynchburg Teen Arrested, Second Suspect Still at Large After High-Speed Chase, Manhunt

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Lynchburg teen was arrested, and another suspect is still at large after an attempted traffic stop led to a manhunt, officials say.The Dalles · The Dalles See the Story

The Dalles passes budget, reviews tourism impacts, enacts easements

THE DALLES — The Dalles City Council convened for its regular meeting on June 9, with a packed agenda that ranged from the annual tourism report to passing the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, street vacations, and updating the city’s fee…The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

Susan Beth Mitchell (1960-2025)

FARMINGTON -Susan Beth Mitchell passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most, after a long and courageous battle with…The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

Country Club Evacuated; Friends lose homes; Restaurateur vows to persevere — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., June 12, 2025 — Police evacuated patrons and employees from The Dalles Country Club on Wednesday at around 2 p.m., just hours before fire came within inches of the propane tanks at the clubhouse, according to Austin Woolsey. The Clubhouse at The Dalles Country Club, above, came within inches of burning. Photo courtesy The Dalles Country Club Woolsey is the head chef and proprietor of The Grill Steak and Seafood …The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

Free slideshow: Graduations at CHS, HRV and TDHS

A look at graduation ceremonies at Columbia High School (White Salmon), Hood River Valley High School, and The Dalles High School.The Dalles · The Dalles Read Article

Dufur School is Hosting an Elementary Garden Kickoff Event on August 9th, Following the Threshing Bee Parade in Town. — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Dufur Ore., June 10, 2025 — Thanks to the generosity of so many people, our elementary garden is scheduled to have its official introduction to the town on August 9th at 802 NE 5th Street, following the Threshing Bee parade! Families are invited to help us say thank you to everyone who helped make this a reality: AgWest Farm Credit; Vince and Terry Cobb of Straight Log Milling; The Brewster Family of Todays Rays and Brewster N Sons Landscaping; …Parade · Dufur Read Article

Gorge Soccer enters ninth year of developing the next generation

THE DALLES — One of the many youth soccer programs that’s available for players to participate in is Gorge Soccer, which started it’s ninth year in 2025. The league, under the direction of The Dalles High Riverhawks boys soccer assistant…Soccer · The Dalles Read Article

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