A 51-year-old Gresham man was arrested Tuesday night after reports of an SUV weaving in and out of traffic at 90 miles per hour on Interstate 84 in the western portion of the Gorge, and eventually ending up in a two-vehicle crash. The Oregon State Police report says after the accident the driver was seen running from the scene at milepost 53 of eastbound Interstate 84. When a Columbia Gorge Inter-Tribal Law Enforcement officer stopped and saw the man holding a knife, he was then followed for two miles at a slow pace to allow more officers to arrive. The man was contacted, and pulled out a screwdriver and raised it toward an officer. He eventually ran again and swung the screwdriver, and then officers used a taser and took him to the ground where the man kept trying to roll on his back and tried to bite an officer. It took three officers to hold him down and put him into handcuffs. The man was first taken to Providence Health in Hood River to be evaluated, and then was lodged at NORCOR on numerous charges. The OSP says occupants of the other vehicle in the accident were uninjured.
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December 23 Prep Basketball Scoreboard
Boys Basketball
The Dalles 76, McLaughlin 44
St. Paul 57, Dufur 44
Girls Basketball
The Dalles 70, McLaughlin 19
Dufur 50, St. Paul 36
Next Door Names Philanthropists Of The Year
The Next Door Inc. has announced its Philanthropists of the Year, naming three recipients. One is One Community Health family physician Molly Fauth. Rather than plan a traditional party for a milestone birthday, Fauth used a platform that combined an E-vite with fundraising capabilities, and encouraged her guests to support causes that strengthen the community, including The Next Door, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, Adopt-a-Dog, Columbia Gorge Food Bank, or one of their choosing, in lieu of birthday gifts. Another recipient is Pray Electric. For the past two years, Larry and Mandelynn Pray have generously donated gift cards to youth at The Next Door’s Kelly Avenue School so those students can address their own needs and those of their families. The other honorees are Klickitat County donors who wish to remain anonymous.
Organizations Donate To Columbia Gorge Food Bank
Six organizations in the Columbia Gorge joined together to donate $20,000 to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank to help address increased need in the community. Chenowith Water PUD, the City of The Dalles, Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District, QLife, and Wasco Electric Cooperative presented the donation. The Columbia Gorge Food Bank serves more than 6,000 community members per month across Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties through a network of over 45 local partner agencies. As a branch of Oregon Food Bank, the organization collaborates with healthcare providers, community organizations and local food producers to provide free, nutritious food and end hunger in the region. Columbia Gorge Food Bank Executive Director Breen Goodwin says the $20,000 donation will help the food bank meet increased demand during a time of significant community need.
WAGAP In Midst Of Holiday Appeal
Washington Gorge Action Programs is in the midst of its holiday appeal. The organization has raised about $90,000 so far with a goal of reaching $125,000. WAGAP Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto says that amount is a bit more than in years past because of funding uncertainties, particularly for its food bank that has seen more demand in recent months. To donate to WAGAP, go to wagap.org or call 509-493-2662.
56 Traffic Stops During Impaired Driving Emphasis
The Dalles Police Department, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Department and the Oregon State Police made 56 traffic stops on Friday evening during an impaired driving emphasis operation. The four hour operation resulted in 40 warnings, ten citations, and two arrests. In December TDPD alone has arrested ten individuals for driving under the influence. The Dalles Police remind everyone that driving impaired is never acceptable, and TDPD has a zero tolerance policy towards drunk or drugged driving. Please call a friend, spend the night or walk home.
Former Tony’s Site To Be A City Priority In 2026
One of the priorities for the City of The Dalles during 2026 will be to move toward getting the former Tony’s Town and Country site in the downtown area redeveloped. It will be used as a staging area for the Federal Street Plaza project during the early part of the year, but Mayor Rich Mays says they want to set the stage to receive proposals for how to use the now vacant lot. There have been various proposed projects for the property in the past years that have not gotten past the drawing board stage, most recently for a fermentation hub.
December 22 Prep Basketball Scoreboard
Girls Basketball
North Medford 34, Hood River Valley 29
Dufur 42, Perrydale 41
Heppner 67, Sherman 30
Boys Basketball
Dufur 53, Perrydale 41
Heppner 66, Sherman 29
21 Units At The Annex To Become Permanent Supportive Housing
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is partnering with Mid-Columbia Center for Living to convert 21 units at The Annex in The Dalles into permanent supportive housing. Permanent supportive housing combines affordable housing assistance with support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. The services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect people with community-based health care, treatment, and employment services. Local contractor CMS Construction is doing the conversions, which will include the addition of custom kitchenettes to each of the 21 units. Community Action says current Annex guests will most likely be the ones to occupy the PSH units, ensuring that no one is displaced during this transition. The work will be completed in phases, with the first clients expected to enter the program in February, with the entire project anticipated to wrap up sometime in the spring.
Meadows To Open Tuesday
Mt. Hood Meadows says it will open on Tuesday with at least three lifts in operation. In a statement on Monday, the ski area says it will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Ballroom Carpet, Buttercup, and Easy Rider lifts, with the possibility Daisy could open as well. The terrain is limited, so skiers are asked to stay on the groomed runs and watch for unmarked obstacles. The ski area said there will be no night skiing as the snow cannot handle 12 hours a day of riding, but Night Pass holders can ski from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until night operations cam begin. If you already purchased tickets for Tuesday or Wednesday, they will be valid. Due to the limited terrain, Meadows is sold out of daily lift tickets until Christmas Day. Highway 35 is still closed between Parkdale and Meadows due to a landslide, so make sure to check on road conditions before heading to the mountain.