Kirkwood is somewhat of a local legend with his eclectic taste in music, and he has for years delivered a great diversity of bands when he operated the River City Saloon in Hood River, prior to being displaced by the hotel renovation project at 2nd Street and Cascade Avenue. And Joe is waisting no time in The Dalles.

The Children’s Wing of The Dalles Public Library was packed Monday afternoon as families gathered to watch The Reluctant Dragon, a spring break puppet performance presented by Dragon Theater.

TD Rifle and Pistol Club founded in 1938 maintains a strong presence in The Dalles with a mission of improving firearm handling and safety through local classes. The nonprofit encourage organized rifle and pistol shooting among citizens of the Columbia Gorge area. Next classes begin in April.

Underground Music Station in Hood River is bringing in the Bang Bang Experience; Bargeway Pub smokin’ with Willie & Nelson; Gorge Giggin’ Guide unseasonably hot in Spring 2025.

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

City Manager Matthew Klebes will enter into a agreements with Wasco County and Parks & Rec. to provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and the district's parks, totaling $192,000.

Locals can expect performances by northwest Bluegrass and Old time bands with dances on two nights, he said. The historic Granada Theatre will provide the venue for concerts, jamming, dances and workshops.

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The agreements would provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, totaling $192,000. The discussion comes after the city cut $320,000 from the Parks budget by eliminating transient room tax funding.

Plans for this subdivision come after years of low housing stock in The Dalles. Some recent estimates indicate that as many as 500 housing units are needed to fulfill current demand. 

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Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter

Plans for an 80-room luxury resort at the Sunshine Mill were embraced by The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency on Monday night, however, Board Members want to see additional information before they make any decisions on funding the project.

It might be good for locals to take after Qui and suit up for liquid sunshine as National Weather Service predictions are calling for more rain through Friday. They are also calling for partly sunny on Saturday, March 22 with a high of 55.

The First Day of Spring, March 20, is prompting more gigs and events than hillside full of balsamroot. So, come along and pick a bouquet of fantastic entertainment events that are popping up all over the Gorge and clicking like a pack a pika.

Dennis Morgan, a true renaissance man and civic leader, is the Principal Broker and Manager at Copperwest Real Estate in The Dalles. We talk housing stocks, home prices, history, kids, rafting, theatre and interest rates in this all-out CCCNews podcast about TD.  

Spring puppies such as Big John here were working for treats on Tuesday morning in front of the Wasco County Courthouse. Forecasters are calling for more light rain the next few days as temps remain in the high 40s.

James and Molli Martin are proposing a large-scale hotel development and resort at the east entrance to the historic The Dalles. The proposed project would include 80 rooms within the iconic silos, offering 4- or 5-star accommodations to attract affluent travelers and corporate retreats.

On Monday, March 17, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will patch a street cut on Mt. Hood St. between W 10th St. and W 11th St., weather permitting. The street was cut earlier in the month to replace and upgrade a water main.

Locals were taking advantage of the sunny weather on Thursday, March 13, even though the wind had a magnificent bite. Forecasters are calling for off and on rain throughout the weekend with a high of 46 on Sunday coupled with a quarter inch of rain in The Dalles.