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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.

School Board, Position 5: Nerdin, 'prepare students for life'

Eric Nerdin hopes to reclaim the North Wasco County School District seat he held for two years during the transitional time when The Dalles and Chenowith districts consolidated into North Wasco County School District 21.

For the Record, May 7

Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for May 7, 2013.

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Scrambling to wildfires; Dual blazes test region’s resources

Just as Oregon’s Wildfire Awareness week gets under way, firefighters are hoping two simultaneous fires Friday, May 3 — one on Sevenmile Hill and another on Mill Creek — are not a glimpse of worse to come.

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Firefighters rush to two wildfires

Fuels are drying out, says fire chief

Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue calls on surrounding agencies for help with simultaneous wildfires on Sevenmile Hill and Mill Creek.

For the Record, May 3

Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for May 3, 2013.

Threats draw police to code enforcement office

Three police officers rushed to The Dalles City Hall Monday afternoon on a report that a man was threatening to get a gun and shoot the city codes enforcement officer.

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Victim struggles after attack

Riter wants to move to escape memories of hammer attack Kathryn Riter is trying to heal — both physically and emotionally — after being viciously attacked by an ex-boyfriend wielding a hammer in January.

For the Record, April 2

Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for April 2, 2013.

For the Record, April 1

Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for May 1. 2013.

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.

For the Record, April 30

Police, fire, medical and lottery reports for April 30, 2013.

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Boy injured in crash

A CROWD of students heading home from school gathered at 12th and Kelly streets Thursday afternoon where an injury crash occurred.

Man LifeFlighted after motorcycle crash

A The Dalles man was LifeFlighted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Thursday evening from rural The Dalles after a motorcycle crash.

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