Hilton eyes Granada block
Franchise needs deal to move A representative of Hilton Hotels and Resorts told city officials Monday that the company is interested in siting a Hampton Inn in downtown The Dalles.
Albertsons Comes Tumbling Down in The Dalles
SPECTATORS WATCH as heavy equipment bites into the former Albertsons supermarket building at West Sixth and Cherry Heights. Goodwill has indicated an intent to build a store and other commercial space on the site.
Dufur hearing focuses on conditional use fueling station
A public hearing is scheduled to gather comment on a proposed conditional use fueling facility in Dufur. The hearing will be conducted by the Office of State Fire Marshal’s License and Permit Unit on Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m., at Dufur City Council Chambers. Hattenhauer Energy C. LLC has requested the permit for the facility, which would allow residents who sign agreements with the company to fuel their own vehicles.
Energy Trust boosts business incentives
PORTLAND — Oregon businesses interested in putting the sun to work are getting some help from Energy Trust of Oregon, which has announced it is increasing cash incentives for solar electric systems for businesses while also raising the size limit of systems eligible for incentives.
JD Audio: all about the sound
Berkoviches provide audio and security installation services Laura and Dan Berkovich of The Dalles recently launched JD Audio, specializing in custom audio installs and auto security.
Word on the Street:
Maslow in action: If you’ve never heard of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, it’s the idea that human motivation is prioritized starting with basic human needs like food, water, breathing, etc., moving on to safety. Only when those fundamental needs are fulfilled can human beings move on to higher motivations like love and belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization (morality, creativity, problem-solving, etc.).
Online sales could soon be taxed by states
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate.
Google eyes next steps in The Dalles
Preliminary work begins at data center Google is casting an eye toward the prospect of expansion at its The Dalles data center.
Renewal keys other changes
Renovations at The Vault intended to compliment new hotel Michael Leash plans to turn The Vault Bistro and Lounge into “the largest sports bar in the Columbia Gorge” as part of the redevelopment of the Granada block in downtown The Dalles.
Walmart signs The Dalles lease
Conditions filed for 150,000-square-foot center Walmart has signed a 99-year lease for property at the west end of The Dalles to house a 150,000 square foot super center.
Word on the Street: 73 years looks good on them
Still youthful after 73 years: At the age of 73, every anniversary is something to celebrate and that’s what Sawyer’s True Value and Just Ask Rental is doing this week through Sunday April 21.
La Cabaña launches downtown restaurant
The Quezadas open new gorge eatery downtown Carlos and Socorro Quezada want to help downtown The Dalles grow with their new restaurant, La Cabaña. The Quezadas have remodeled the interior at 400 E. Second Street and will celebrate their grand opening Saturday, May 4, with live music from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Firearm background checks restored
April 10, 2013 A problem with the National Instant Check System has been fixed and service restored at 4:07 p.m. allowing firearm background checks to resume. The problem affected Oregon's Firearm Instant Check System's ability to conduct firearms background checks for approximately 2 hours.
Bitcoins becoming hot currency
Digital money gains legitimacy LONDON (AP) — With $600 stuffed in one pocket and a smartphone tucked in the other, Patricio Fink recently struck the kind of deal that’s feeding the rise of a new kind of money — a virtual currency whose oscillations have pulled geeks and speculators alike through stomach-churning highs and lows.
Northern Wasco County PUD garners power accolade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District is among 184 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Brent McKinney, manager, electric transmission and distribution at City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., and chair of APPA’s RP3 review panel, presented the designees on March 25 during the association’s annual Engineering and Operations Technical Conference held in Kissimmee, Fla.
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