OLCC: Vault should lose liquor license
After a year-long investigation, the state is proposing canceling the liquor license for the Vault Bistro and Lounge, alleging “a history of serious and persistent problems;” the Vault’s owner denies the allegation and will appeal the proposal.
Man drowns at White River Falls over weekend
White River Falls near Tygh Valley claimed the life of another swimmer this weekend.
Fire destroys truck, trailer off Irvine Street
Photo and video of Irvine Street fire Friday afternoon.
Man accused in Wednesday knife attack
A man believed to be homeless has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly using a knife Tuesday night to settle an argument with another man.
Candlelight vigil planned for Sophia Marcias
Dufur girl, 12, hospitalized
A 12-year-old Dufur girl is at Doernbecher’s Childrens Hospital in Portland after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Fire destroys home in Foley Lakes
A fire Thursday afternoon, June 13, gutted a single-wide manufactured home in Foley Lakes. Crew and apparatus from Mid Columbia Fire and Rescue and Dallesport Fire Department responded to the blaze, which left eight homeless.
City mulls doubling gas tax Monday, June 10
The Dalles City Council will discuss doubling the local gas tax — from 3 to 6 cents per gallon — at Monday’s meeting as one way to cover the cost of street improvements.
Early cherries see damage; midseason varieties okay
Rain has little effect on mid-season varieties Orchardists with early ripening cherry varieties saw some significant cracking as a result of the heavy rains this past week, but cherry interests want to assure the public that there are still plenty of cherries for picking and eating.
Wolfe, Willer, Nelson, Nerdin and McAllister win seats
North Wasco County School Board candidates Dean McAllister, John Nelson and Eric Nerdin won seats in the Tuesday, May 21, special district election, as did Bill Wolfe and John Willer, the firefighter-backed ticket at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue.
District Attorney fights inmate release
Sheriff frees bookkeeper sentenced for stealing funds Wasco County District Attorney Eric Nisley is taking steps to put an inmate freed by the sheriff back in jail.
Knifing victim Davitt dies
Alleged attacker faces Measure 11 violence charge The victim of a stabbing, Josh Davitt, 23, of The Dalles, died Tuesday evening — three days after he was taken off life support at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
Police capture fleeing suspect
The Dalles and Wasco County law enforcement officers responded to a report of a fleeing suspect this morning, May 7, who fled an apparent Oregon State Police traffic stop just across The Dalles Bridge on Highway 197 in Washington. One person stayed in the stopped car, according to The Dalles Police Chief Jay Waterbury.
Spring open burning has concluded - MCFR halts burn permit issuance
Spring open burning season in The Dalles has concluded. Fall open burning in The Dalles will run from Oct. 16 to Dec. 1. In addition, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue has halted issuing any new burn permits and prohibits all burning within its boundaries, effective May 20. All issued permits will become invalid on that date.
Roommate dispute ends in stabbing
Victim of April 29 knife attack remains in critical condition A man from The Dalles was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly stabbing his roommate following a verbal dispute that turned into a physical altercation.
Police: "CAPTURED!!!" Boston bomb suspect captured, brother killed
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A 19-year-old college student wanted in the Boston Marathon bombings was taken into custody Friday evening after a manhunt that left the city virtually paralyzed and his older brother and believed accomplice dead. WITH AP VIDEO
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Fri, Dec. 6, 8 AMMurdoch Holiday Bazaar
Fri, Dec. 6, 9 AMStory Time
Fri, Dec. 6, 10:30 AMTed Horwitz at the piano
Fri, Dec. 6, 6 PMMusic at Maison de Glace
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