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The Dalles, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, The Dalles? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s changing in The Dalles’ new city logo rollout
- Do you know the July 1 deadline for dog licenses?
- How The Dalles leaders remembered Commissioner Phil Brady’s lifelong service
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
- Friday: Breezy with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City of The Dalles Brand Logo 2026 (gorgenewscenter.com) — City of The Dalles officials are rolling out a refreshed logo and visual identity that residents will start seeing on documents, social media, and city vehicles. The update aims to better reflect The Dalles’ character while making city information more consistent and recognizable across print, digital, and public-facing materials. Changes will appear gradually as items are replaced. 
2. City of The Dalles: Dog Licensing Now Available (gorgenewscenter.com) — If you own an adult dog in The Dalles, you must get a city license by July 1, 2026, with proof of current rabies vaccination and a fee. The City of The Dalles has partnered with DocuPet to provide tags, 24/7 lost pet support, and online profiles that help reunite missing pets with their families more quickly.
3. Council honors former Commissioner Phil Brady (columbiagorgenews.com) — City leaders in The Dalles opened their May 26 council meeting by honoring longtime Wasco County Commissioner and former local teacher Phil Brady, who died May 19. Officials shared personal stories about his work in education, Spanish-language programs at The Dalles High School, and his decades of service to rural communities across the Gorge.
4. A proposed 100-mile transmission line could be built under the Columbia River. Environmental groups and tribes say they have concerns (opb.org) — A $1.6 billion underwater transmission line is proposed to start in The Dalles and run under the Columbia River to Portland, aiming to move more Eastern Oregon and Washington power west. Tribes and environmental groups warn trenching the riverbed could disturb burial sites, harm fish, and stir up polluted sediments as regulators begin environmental review.
5. USDA announces enrollment and payment details for specialty crop aid (capitalpress.com) — Specialty crop growers near The Dalles, especially sweet cherry orchards, are eligible for new USDA payments of $650 per acre under the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. Enrollment runs through Aug. 7, with applications opening online June 1 and in-person options starting June 8, and payments could begin arriving as early as the first week of signup.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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