
Smart Upgrades Save Money for Owners of Popular Wasco Restaurant
The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon, a beloved watering hole in Wasco, has made significant improvements to keep diners comfortable year-round. Owner Celeste Jackson and her team have been hard at work upgrading the historic space, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a cold drink and a hot meal comfortably, no matter the weather outside.

What time is it? Happy Hour at the Bargeway!
Steve and Stacey Kane are taking a buck off all drinks and serving domestic beers for $4. It’s enough to make you thirsty. Happy Hour menu items are $12 and under with 14 menu items to choose from. That’s vast and deserves some exploring.
China Buffet Now Open in The Dalles; Happy foodies line up for huge selection
“It’s about time the town got something like this,” said Kevin Brehm, 62, of The Dalles. “I love good Chinese food.” And there is a lot to choose from. The restaurant features two buffet lines - one for hot entrees and sides and the other with refreshing cool fruits and delicious desserts.
China Buffet in TD Opens on Friday, March 7
The new China Buffet at 1410 W. 6th St. at Cascade Square in The Dalles is set to open at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7.

Must-Try Signature Dishes of the Mid-Columbia
Mid-Columbia presents bold, flavorful signature dishes for food connoisseurs with wholesome staples that come fresh from farm to table and are a must-try for anyone passing through the area. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu.

Navigating Oregon's Landscape: A Guide to Understanding Mineral Rights
Understanding mineral rights in Oregon is essential for anyone involved in real estate, land use, or natural resource management. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities surrounding mineral rights, highlighting their importance in property law and their impact on landowners and developers in Oregon.

Make Your Leftover Paint Vanish Like a Ghost this Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, Oregonians are getting excited to don costumes and venture out for tricks and treats. Little do they know, the spookiest thing is lurking right at home in their own garages, sheds, and basements!

Hazardous waste collection set for Aug. 16th & 17th in The Dalles & Hood River
Tri-County Hazardous Waste is holding hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on August 16th and 17th from 9 am-2 pm. These events are open to households and small businesses of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties. Pre-registration is required to attend. Link to register in story.

Promising outlook: New report highlights Washington’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth
The industry is on a path to recovery with a five-year peak in 2023 of 1,456 new Boeing airplane orders and, as of June 30, 2024, an official unfilled order of 6,156 airplanes will provide years of work ahead for Boeing employees and its suppliers.
Farm Stand holds grand opening today in TD, unveils new coffee shop
Enjoy a raffle, product samples, wine tasting, a kids' coloring contest, and a discount menu of some of Farmstand's favorite sandwiches. Also introducing The Alleyway Cafe, an organic coffee shop located at Farm Stand in a beautifully restored old brick alleyway.

Oregon Veterans Home Announces Two Exciting Job Opportunities: Maintenance Director and Social Worker
The Oregon Veterans Home (OVH) is thrilled to announce two highly sought-after positions within the Dalles facility.

How to Check if a Shopping Website is Legit
The Online shopping venture sounds exciting, but are you sure the website you're looking at is legitimate or not? Click here to know more.

Join Us for The JDRE Team Homeowners Fair: A Day of Opportunities and Fun!
Are you ready for an extraordinary day filled with opportunities and fun? Join us at The JDRE Team Homeowners Fair on Saturday, July 6th, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Jackson Park. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner, a first-time homebuyer, or just curious about the market, this event is designed to connect you with the best resources in our community.

Gorge Hunt Announces LIVE Action Adventure Hunt on June 22
Gorge Hunt is excited to announce its Citywide Adventure Hunt, a free event that combines the excitement of an escape room with a citywide scavenger hunt, alongside a host of additional attractions
Ain't no G in J.J. Castro: When it comes to concrete make sure it's a DOUBLE J
“I just want to make it clear,” he said. “Don’t get me confused with the other company with almost the exact same business name. J.J. Castro Construction is very different from all other companies. I’m not a roofing company. I don’t work in Washington. I don’t do framing. I do concrete. Only concrete,” he said. “And there is no G in my name.”

Robotics Students Shine at World Championship; Teams ride support of 80 sponsors
Teams Syntax Error and System Overload from The Dalles High School placed within the top 10 of their 84-team divisions with System Overload making it to the quarter-finals in division finals. Huge swell of support from individuals to Google, enabled the championship run to Texas.

Think Green While You Spring Clean: Use up, Give Away or Recycle Leftover Paint to Declutter Your Space
One thing you may not have considered, however, is what to do with leftover paint in your basement, garage, or attic that is taking up valuable storage space. PaintCare encourages you to think green while you clean by using up, giving away, or recycling leftover paint through the PaintCare program at any of the 188 Oregon drop-off sites.

Newsletter: Bridges to Health addressing barriers to health and wellbeing
Healthcare workers have been busy in the gorge as they work to seek to give locals access to food, shelter and healthcare, especially during recent winter storms. Read all about it here in the February Bridges to Health Newsletter.

Question of the week: What do you love most about Mosier School?
Local students sound off about Mosier School in this heart-felt Valentine’s edition. Also, parents read here to find out more about the school and its offerings in both Spanish and English.
Meet the Brewer: Brian Carter of Freebridge Brewing; Ex-beerimental Wednesday on Jan. 24th
As Brian puts it, “We like to brew beers for the people. We listen to what the customers want and try to make it happen”. Find out what Brian and the Freebridge gang have brewing at “Ex-beerimental Wednesday” on Jan. 24. Word is there is an Italian Pilsner called, what else, “The Situation.”