The first days of spring are starting to show here in the Dalles and it was a perfect day to spend outside. It was a warm day at the skate park on Feb. 23, when Landon Haynes, 15, Dufur was spotted grinding and flipping on his skateboard. There were many other kids there, but Landon was the most excited to show off his tricks.

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority board of commissioners on Thursday approved the project team to take the next step in securing a company to lead the design and construction of the new bridge.

Now in its 14th season, the popular Sense of Place series has announced the launch of Sense of Place Pop-Ups. These events will bring the unique Sense of Place programs to locations throughout the Gorge, beginning with a Pop-Up at The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center on March 21, 2024, with wildlife biologist, Dr. Jocelyn Akins.