The Dalles, OR, is pronounced The Dalz, with a short a, like Dad. I'm currently in Oregon, Port Orford to be exact, and thought it funny to hear Molly try to pronounce it. I've been to The Dalles many times.
Alex Brewer from Seattle
P.S. I also left a voicemail.

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