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columbiacommunityconnection.com | Tom Peterson
Home Page May 27 Written By Tom Peterson The Dalles, Ore., May 27, 2025 — The Dalles City Council will vote Monday, June 2, on whether to authorize a $465,000 tourism promotion contract with The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, following a competitive bidding process that began earlier this year. The proposed agreement would continue the Chamber’s longstanding role in promoting tourism in The Dalles.
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columbiacommunityconnection.com | Tom Peterson
Positive NewsThe DallesWasco County May 23 Written By Tom Peterson By Tom PetersonWelcome to Question of the Week, a weekly news column that poses timely questions about life, politics, culture, economics, health, and more to people out and about in our communities. Travis Elton, 55, The DallesWe caught up with Travis while he was on duty with The Dalles Police Department.
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2 weeks ago |
columbiacommunityconnection.com | Tom Peterson
Home Page May 23 Written By Tom Peterson Steve Nimmo of The Dalles is heading to Washington D.C. on D-Day, June 6, to rally against proposed cuts to Veterans Affairs Administration which is looking to cut 83,000 employees as the department provides over 100 million healthcare appointments annually to those that fought for the United States.
St. Paul’s Cornerstone Party set for May 28 — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
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columbiacommunityconnection.com | Tom Peterson
Positive News May 22 Written By Tom Peterson St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will celebrate 150 years on May 28 with a program including worship, music and memories. Come one, come all anytime between noon and 3 p.m. Our pal, Gretchen Kimsey St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel in The Dalles is extending an open welcome to celebrate the 150th anniversary of setting the cornerstone for the church in 1875.
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2 weeks ago |
columbiacommunityconnection.com | Tom Peterson
Our friend Jeff Stiles will be presenting a prospectus for Pickle Ball in Wasco County. Click here for the agenda.
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