The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will be closing the 200-block of East 2nd Street to all traffic on today, October 7, for about …

A 24-hour closure will remain in place at West 6th Street from Mt. Hood Street to Trevitt Street through Aug. 29. All motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are asked to use alternate routes around the work zone during the closures. The purpose of the project is to rebuild the failed roadway. This work is expected to restore the pavement structure. Please proceed with caution around work areas during construction times and observe all temporary traffic control devices.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a bicyclist has been killed in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 30 west of Rainier, Oregon.