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.

Hard-Charging 4-H Steer gains Michael Phelps moniker after swimming across the Columbia River and running for miles eluding owners and authorities before collapsing near railroad tracks.

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today it has established a convenient medication take-back program for easy disposal of leftover, unused, and out-of-date prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "More Than Skinnies & Singletrack: A History of Mountain Biking in Post Canyon," featuring Hood River County Forester Doug Thiesies, trail-builder Gary Paasch, and County Commissioner Arthur Babitz.

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.

Local student musicians joined Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and his band on stage. Their passion, talent, and energy added an extra special touch to the event, making the celebration even more memorable.

30 local nonprofit partners with United Way were invited to submit nominations for individuals in need of transportation. The final decision was made by a team from Underriner Ford & Nissan in The Dalles, which also volunteered time to ensure the car was in excellent, safe, and reliable condition.

Reflecting on 2024 at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for all the WAGAP team has accomplished this year. Our collective strength, commitment, and collaboration have ensured that our agency evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of our community, even in the face of challenges. 

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.

Donors responded to a call to help even more families this holiday season through the Tree of Joy program run by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), increasing the number of children reached by nearly 100 this year.

Join CCCNew’s Robin Denning, Joshuah Albert & Tom Peterson as they welcome special guests Victor Johnson, Aaron Jalen the Mailman and Christmas Turkey cooking Tipster Colleen Worrell to the all new and all exciting CCCNew’s Christmas Variety Show.

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 Carson Washington family is attempting to put their lives back together after a devastating house fire on Tuesday Dec. 10 took the life of one family member and destroyed the home of a single mom raising a 16-year-old son.

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.

Mr. Wood, a Walla Walla/Cree Native, is a composer, singer, and performer of Cree Style Round Dance and Pow Wow music. Thanks to a generous grant from the Wasco County Cultural Trust, Mr. Wood will also perform for the students of Chenowith Elementary School on the afternoon of December 13. The Chenowith program will also include a student performance by the Eagle Quest Drum Group. 

This November, Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), a non-profit based in Trout Lake, WA, is inviting the community to “Invest in Connection and Conservation” with their end-of-year giving campaign. Donations will support MAI’a Vetswork, Land Stewards, and Sense of Place programs which work to strengthen Veterans, youth, and our communities' connection to nature.

The emergency water outage will occur on December 11, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM, affecting the area from Forster Ln to Bald Mtn Corners, including HWY 141, Acorn Ln, Arnett Rd, The Knoll Rd, Brislawn Loop, Brislawn Rd, and Pucker Huddle Area.

The Oregon State Police said they received a report around 5:11 p.m. of a person running eastbound on the westbound off-ramp of I-84. Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck between travel lanes by a yellow commercial vehicle pulling a tanker trailer.

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.