Forums detail original regional lookout towers for wildland fires, Chinese teams that spurred Seufert Cannery success, an ill-fated trip to Walla Walla that led to the death of a local jewish merchant and a deep dive into the Granada Theatre.

The 2024 CHA found that the lack of affordable housing and access to medical and behavioral health care, ranging from adequate services of all care types to workforce development opportunities, are opportunities to improve health across Wasco and Hood River Counties.

The eagles have landed! Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.

This March, Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites local restaurants to join the second annual Great Gorge Melt — an opportunity to make a real difference in the movement against hunger across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties.

The Columbia Gorge Humane Society is proud to announce the successful completion of a free spay and neuter clinic that served 92 pets from low-income families. This initiative, aimed at curbing pet overpopulation, would not have been possible without the invaluable support of the City of The Dalles.

The Dalles Public Library transformed into a royal palace on Friday, Jan. 3, as children dressed as princes and princesses attended a lively tea party fit for nobility.

Their owner, a pistol belted to his right hip, walks directly in front of the hood forcing me to stop.  The dogs do not.  Pouncing to the height of the driver’s side window, their open muzzles trailing drooling slime.  The man stares, then steps from around to the drivers’ window and starts yelling.

A 17-year-old horse that escaped from a trailer caused a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Exit 97 near Celilo Park on Sunday evening, Jan. 5th, Oregon State Police reported.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office announced today it has established a convenient medication take-back program for easy disposal of leftover, unused, and out-of-date prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, The Dalles Public Library hosted a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) event led by Mike Middleton, aimed at introducing new players to the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

I saw a few (UAP) the other night over the orchards,” Bob recounted. “They looked to be over Three Mile and Steel Road, but in a split second, they seemed to have moved toward the BPA station off Highway 197. Three of them total….

A driver was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Cherry Heights Viewpoint, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities responded to a reported break-in involving armed suspects Monday morning on West 16th Street, prompting a perimeter search with K-9 units and drone assistance.

Steve of Steve’s Towing said he still had some irrigation pipes to blow out with the compressor and he also said he was retired from the towing business, noting he missed his due date by eight years. I bet he does not miss the calls on icy cold nights like were about to have. The National Weather Service is forcasting Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain tonight.

A man who allegedly hit another car on Highway 26 in Wasco County, rolled his own pickup, and then fled the scene on foot was arrested late Wednesday.

The annual Festival of Trees lit up The Dalles Civic Auditorium on the evening of Dec. 6, raising thousands of dollars in funds for local healthcare through an auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Escape the holiday crowds and experience the warmth and charm of small-town Oregon at Dufur Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 14. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge, Dufur offers a festive day filled with creativity, community, and celebration. 

Jayme Thompson, MSN, RN, has been named Operations Executive/Administrator of Adventist Health Columbia Gorge. Members of the community are invited to meet Thompson during the Festival of Trees on Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.