Starting today and continuing for the next four weeks, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City. Crews will begin on the east side of town working their way west over the next few weeks with expected completion by October 27. Crews expect to clean catch basins in the Downtown Area the week of October 30. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Public Works is asking cars be parked so that the catch basins are accessible during these hours. Temporary traffic controls may be put in place during work on any given catch basin. If you have questions, call The Dalles Public Works office at (541) 296-5401.
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Residential Tree Delivery Set For Saturday
The City of The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee will be at Thompson Park on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. delivering trees to those who have been awarded through the Residential Tree Grant Program. A total of 25 trees will be given to 17 residents who completed the application process and met the qualifications. In addition, awardees will receive root barriers, if appropriate, and watering devices. Along with the Beautification & Tree Committee members, volunteers will be in attendance to help give plating and care instructions.
October 6-7 Prep Sports Roundup
Football
The Dalles 19, Molalla 14
King’s Way Christian 7, Columbia 6
Adna 53, Stevenson 32
Enterprise 48, Sherman 18
Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 44, Pilot Rock 8
Goldendale 49, Kittitas 6
Girls Soccer
Hood River Valley 1, Pendleton 1
Trout Lake-Glenwood 1, Riverdale 1
Volleyball
Cove def. Sherman 25-9, 26-24, 25-15
Union def. Sherman 25-14, 25-18, 25-11
South Wasco won one out of three matches at the Damascus Christian Tournament.
Cross Country
The Dalles boys were second and the girls third at the Paul Mariman Invitational in Philomath. Alana Casady finished third for the Riverhawks in the girls race, while Tyson Long was fourth for The Dalles in the boys’ race.
Lohrey Announces He Will Not Run In 2024
Long-time Sherman County Sheriff Brad Lohrey announced he will not seek re-election in 2024. Lohrey released his decision with a letter he posted on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, noting he had “mixed emotions” in choosing not to run. Lohrey has been Sherman County Sheriff since 2001, and says in that time he has seen the community evolve, face challenges, and come together in ways he is extremely proud of. He also said he was optimistic about Sherman County’s future and the next generation of leadership that will guide it. Lohrey says he will continue to serve as Sheriff for the remainder of his term, which ends on December 31, 2024.
HR Sheriff Seeks To Identify Illegal Dumping On Lower Mill Road
The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify whoever illegally dumped loads of asphalt and concrete on private property off of Lower Mill Road in Odell. The Sheriff’s Office said in a statement the dumping occurred on the afternoon of September 28. The statement goes on to say the vehicle that was used is a newer model Ram “dually” style pickup. It has distinct black wheels and a black grill. The single male occupant of the vehicle was wearing a black t-shirt with a large orange logo on the back. Pictures are posted on the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Anyone with information about the identity of the driver or location of the vehicle are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 541 386-2711.
Wasco County Burn Ban To Be Lifted October 16
With the recent and forecasted cool wet weather, fire districts in Wasco County and the Oregon Department of Forestry have agreed to lift the seasonal burn ban on October 16. This will allow for burning in barrels and of small debris piles. Larger slash pile burning is not included in this lifting of the ban. ODF Fire Managers and the Wasco County Fire Chiefs remind residents that they need to check with local fire districts to ensure that burning is allowed on a given day, and to follow all instructions after obtaining any necessary permits. Wind is a big factor that can affect the spread of fire from debris piles. Watch the weather forecasts and ensure you have a fire safe area cleared around your pile with water and tools readily available. Monitor your pile until it has consumed and is out, as unattended piles can rekindle and spread at a later time without warning.
Vehicle Fire Near Stevenson Spreads To Surrounding Wildland
A vehicle fire spread into surrounding wildland near Stevenson on Thursday. The Stevenson Fire Department says its crews and Skamania County’s deputies went to the scene of the fire on the power lines between Red Bluff Road and Blue Lake Road, but their access was delayed by locked gates and rough roads. When crews arrived on the scene they found the fire had gone into surrounding wildlands, with strong east wind driving it in to multiple slash piles. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources ordered a helicopter from Dallepsort to make several bucket drops on the fire until more DNR and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area resources arrived on scene. Stevenson Fire Department noted the fire illustrates the potential for rapid fire spread still exists.
October 5 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Football
St. Paul 57, Dufur 0
South Wasco 48, C.S. Lewis Academy 6
Volleyball
King’s Way Christian def. Columbia 25-15, 17-25, 25-19, 25-10
Castle Rock def. Stevenson 3-0
Sherman def. Spray-Mitchell-Wheeler 25-18, 25-13, 22-25, 25-10
Dufur def. Horizon Christian 25-9, 25-12, 25-10
Trout Lake-Glenwood-Klickitat def. Lyle-Wishram 25-12, 25-12, 25-14
Goldendale def. Cle Elum-Roslyn 25-22, 25-17, 25-18
Boys Soccer
Trout Lake-Glenwood 4, Columbia Christian 0: The Mustangs maintain a six point lead in Special District 7.
Open Door Christian 8, Horizon Christian 0
Girls Soccer
Stevenson 1, Castle Rock 0
Goldendale 6, Granger 0
Cross Country
Both The Dalles boys and girls finished second at the Mustang Invitational in Heppner. Naylei Vergara finished eighth for the Riverhawks in the girls’ race, while Josef Lutz was ninth in the boys’ run.
Goldendale’s Emma Meagher finished second in the girls’ portion of an EWAC meet at Warden. The Timberwolf boys finished fourth in the team standings.
Four Finalists Announced For HR County Administrator Position
Hood River County Commissioners have selected four finalists to succeed retiring County Administrator Jeff Hecksel who will come to Hood River next week for interviews. The quartet includes former San Bernardino, California City Manager Robert Field, former Glenwood Springs, Colorado City Manager Beverli Marshall, former Moses Lake City Manager Allison Willliams, and current Niceville, Florida Deputy City Manager Chad Morris. A public reception for the four candidates will take place on Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 in the Best Western Hood River Inn Trilium Room. The public will be able to provide written comments to the County Commission on the candidates. The Commission will interview each of the four candidates next Friday.
MCCFL Decides To Stop After Hours Visits To Hospitals & Jail
Mid-Columbia Center For Living decided it will no longer to not respond to calls for mental health services from the two hospitals in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties and NORCOR after normal working hours. Center Executive Director Al Barton says they have been unable to fill three positions that are key to those efforts, leading to a difficult decision they didn’t want to make. Barton says Providence Hood River already has the capacity to detain those at risk to themselves or others, and they are meeting with Adventist Health Columbia Gorge to be able to mirror that process. He added their hiring process is impacted by the same things other employers have in the Gorge, particularly housing issues.