District eyes new rollerhockey rink site
District to consider new rink at site of old skatepark The roller hockey youth league sponsored in recent years by the Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District will not compete this year due to a decline in participation, and the district will take advantage of the lull to explore a new site for the rink currently located at Riverfront Park.
Wildfire along Chenowith Road quickly contained
Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue crews quickly contained a small wilfire along Chenowith Road Friday afternoon, May 10.
Fishing with a ‘Family Secret’
Sport salmon fishing is closed on the Columbia River, but tribal subsistance fishing is going strong near Rufus and elsewhere.
Native plants invade Dufur
The new plantings were made after the offices were recently expanded, and Wesseler hopes to create a dendrology tour area in what was once a large lawn.
Sorosis could be ‘pump’ park site
Kids with bikes and dirt piles have long attracted one to the other, and the Wasco County Parks and Recreation District is investigating the possibility of creating an official “pump park” at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. A “pump park” is a low speed dirt track in which the bicycles are “pumped” over jumps and other features.
Parks and Rec plans pool bond in November
North Wasco County Park and Recreation District voters will be asked in November to fund a new swimming pool to replace the failing facility at Thompson Park. The “bare bones” bond proposal will seek money to replace the pool, the whole pool, and nothing but the pool.
An Evening with Haven: photos and video
An Evening with HAVEN Thursday night, April 11, in the ballroom at the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles was well attended. The annual benefit for the local group that works against domestic violence features the best appetizers from local chefs, music, drawings and local wine.
Robotics workshop challenges students
Photos from Saturday's robotics workshop at Collumbia Gorge Community College.
Easter Egg Scramble draws crowd to Sorosis: Photographs and video
The 12th annual Griffith Motors Easter Egg Scramble at Sorosis Park Saturday, March 30. The Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy were on on hand at the event, hosted by Bicoastal Media.
A night of celebration
FINE ARTS, CAREER and technical education students were in action Thursday evening demonstrating their skills in art, music, culinary arts, photography, video production, mechanics and a variety of other specialties at The Dalles Wahtonka High School.
Getting ready to hit the trail
KAYLEE WOODMAN, 6, ties her shoe before embarking on a bike ride on the Riverfront Trail at Klindt's Cove pocket park Saturday, March 3.
Reading across America
Volunteers read to students in almost every classroom Friday as part of the national Read Across America day March 1. The event, which celebrates reading and the birthday of children's author Dr. Suess, was organized locally by The Dalles Chronicle's Newspapers in Education program.
Drill Time: Active shooter training underway
Officers from throughout the region gathered Tuesday for "active shooter" response training in The Dalles. Visit the photographer's blog, "Eye on the Storm," for early observations regarding the training.
Serene scenic
A BARGE moving down the Columbia River Feb. 6 passes between an island offshore of Oregon's Memaloose Park and the Washington shore. Photographed from Chamberlain Lake Rest Area on Highway 14, looking west.
Chronicle launches new website
The Dalles Chronicle has launched a new website at www.thedalleschronicle.com. This site has been under construction since the spring of 2012 and replaces www.gorgenews.com.
Rollover, two car crash at 10th and Dry Hollow
MID-COLUMBIA Fire and Rescue personnel prepare to transport a victim injured in a two vehicle rollover accident at 10th and Dry Hollow early Wednesday afternoon. Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles Wahtonka wrestling versus Hermiston
Video clips from The Dalles Wahtonka varsity wrestling match against Hermiston.
Crossfitting the competition
Katie Christopherson concentrates on a lift as she competes in the final workout during a Crossfit competition in The Dalles Saturday, Jan. 12. The regional competition was part of a world wide Crossfit competition, and featured three workouts, using Kettle bells, pull ups, wall balls and more. Mark B. Gibson photo
Paper magic
EILEEN HOLZMAN, artist-in-residence, right, and St. Mary’s Academy first grader Kaelex Peters demonstrate the final fold of an origami swan during an art class. Holzman spent the past week introducing elementary students to the art. Mark B. Gibson photo
End of the season?
Brad Louks of Vancouver brings his board in for a quick adjustment as he enjoys a windy afternoon at Celilo Park Tuesday, Oct. 2. Winds are expected to shift direction Wednesday; and several windsurfers were out to enjoy what might be the end of the season. The bridge in the background is a railroad bridge that crosses the Columbia River. Mark B. Gibson photo
