A few showers early becoming a steady rain for the afternoon. High 49F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 90%..
Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Low 42F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Updated: November 4, 2025 @ 8:34 am
To the editor:
I am a semi shut-in at the age of 94 and living directly across the street from the new Marriott Fairfield Inn. I have had the enjoyment from day one of watching the building in progress. As of June 22, it appears it will soon be open for business
I would like to compliment all the different workers, companies and individuals as I never saw any police or ambulances during the entire procedures; which would indicate that they all got along well together and worked safely. I noticed that the grounds were cleaned every day and sometimes twice, depending on the weather.
Even though parking was extremely limited, I never saw any disagreements. This is my first experience of seeing such a nice building from start to finish. I hope to be able to attend the opening of this building if they have one.
I don’t understand the difference between a motel, inn or suites, but maybe when I am able to get into the building and see it, I hope to.
I wish the Marriott great success and hope they keep the parking lot filled. I also hope they find sufficient off-street parking for the big truck and trailers so they won’t continue parking in front of my building. I understand the need to be close to motels and restaurants for these drivers, but their trucks parked on my block and on the street really cause a safety problem for us living here.
Dorothy Hill
The Dalles
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