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🌱 How will The Dalles spend new Google data center money?

The Dalles, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again The Dalles! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will The Dalles spend new Google data center money?
  • See which The Dalles teachers just won new classroom mini-grants.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy with a shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5/11 The Dalles City Council meeting (gorgenewscenter.com) — The Dalles residents have one more chance tonight at 5:30 p.m. to weigh in on the city budget, including how new Google data center revenues will be used for major infrastructure like the water treatment plant. City leaders also reviewed police department priorities, including badly outdated dispatch technology and the high volume of calls officers handle each year.
   

• North Wasco County Education Foundation Announces Spring 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant Recipients (columbiacommunityconnection.com) — Teachers in The Dalles and across North Wasco County just received $7,265 in spring mini-grants to fund hands-on projects in local classrooms, from chick hatcheries to an OMSI planetarium visit. Backed by community donors and a major $75,000 contribution from Google, the North Wasco County Education Foundation is expanding STEM, arts, wellness, and cultural learning opportunities for District 21 students.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all business owners, executives, HR teams, recruiters, managers, and employees!
    Our next virtual Lunch and Learn event with ODHS Vocational Rehabilitation, the Oregon Commission for the Blind, and special guest Microsoft is on… (Nextdoor )
  • Mid-Columbia Children's Council, Inc. posted a job opening for Petersburg Housekeeper- Evening Shift in The Dalles. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in The Dalles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near The Dalles here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • ‘Several' chickens die in garage fire at Sandy home, firefighters say (kptv.com)
  • Oregon election officials discuss Trump attacks on voting and what's at stake (sandypost.com)

Ok The Dalles! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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