Columbia Gorge CASA is pleased to announce the return of the CASA Fall Family Run for its second year, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. This festive, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, October 4, 2025, at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River. The event serves as a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together in support of CASA’s mission to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Youth programs are the focus of White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Foundation’s fourth annual Koroga fundraiser. The event will be held on Sunday, October 5, at a private residence on top of Strawberry Mountain overlooking the Columbia River Gorge from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The club hopes to raise $15,000.

The Civic Auditorium invites the community to an evening of celebration, generosity, and impact at the Ascend the Ages Benefit Dinner & Live Auction on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is continuing its Pool Options Study to evaluate the future of the aging Hood River Aquatic Center.

The Beautification & Tree Committee proudly honors Aaron and Katy Bowman with the September Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 2505 Wright Drive.

Every child grows and learns at their own pace—but sometimes, extra support can make all the difference. Early Identification (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs are here to ensure your child gets the right resources at the right time. That’s why we’re excited to invite families to our Free Developmental Screening Event!

For more than two years, retired lawyers and other volunteers have been helping Gorge residents apply for expungement (or “set aside”) of their Oregon criminal records. The volunteers operate free walk-in clinics twice a month in The Dalles and Hood River. More than 220 people have sought help through the clinics since June 2023. Most who come to the clinics live in the Gorge, but the clinics are open to anyone who needs help.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place event  series returns this fall with its 16th season. The season will launch with Woven in Place: A Rancher’s Journey from Sheep to Fashion and the Olympics on October 8 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR. 

On September 12th, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Ministry food pantry received a boost this week thanks to the generosity of local shoppers and a community partnership with Grocery Outlet.

The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is proud to announce that it will host the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) Fall Juried Exhibition, showcasing 80 original works by artists from across the state. This prestigious exhibition celebrates the beauty and versatility of traditional watercolor.

Not long ago, America was the breadbasket of the world. Our fields and orchards fed not only our own people, but millions overseas. When ships left the Pacific Northwest loaded with cherries, apples, wheat, and pears, we knew the world was waiting for what we grew.

At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor of The Dalles Rich Mays officially proclaimed September as Hunger Action Month for the city. Every September, Hunger Action Month is recognized nationwide as a time when people come together to help end hunger.

On 9/6/2025 Deputies responded to a “psychotic episode” call. It was reported to them that the subject of the call, a 27-year-old male, had kicked his mother and was allegedly high on drugs including LSD, Ketamine and a large amount of Marijuana.

Not that long ago—within the lifetime of folks still living in Wasco and Sherman Counties—the farm fields echoed with the steady clop of draft horses. Harness jingled at dawn, sweat darkened their hides by noon, and at day’s end the team pulled the wagon home. It was the rhythm of farm life.

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Timewinder Tales (formerly Cemetery Tales). This year’s performances are a bit different than those in the past, and we could not be more excited to present this new version of the show! You will hear from four powerful and influential Latina members of our community who will share their stories and inspirations.

For the third consecutive year, the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub are teaming up to support competitive robotics in the Columbia Gorge region. United by a shared commitment to equitable STEM education, the two organizations are once again offering mini-grants to robotics teams, helping ensure students from all backgrounds can access hands-on, high-quality STEM learning opportunities.

Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025, featuring more than 100 works by 66 artists. This juried exhibition, celebrating the vibrancy and versatility of pastel as a medium, will be on display at CCA September 5–28.

The latest episode of “What’s Up, The Dalles” brought together community leaders and local entrepreneurs to spotlight downtown revitalization efforts, upcoming fall events, and ongoing investments in The Dalles’ cultural and business landscape.

On Wednesday mornings across the Columbia Gorge, coolers snap open, boxes are labeled, and flats of greens, fruit, eggs, breads, cheeses, and flowers head out the door. By afternoon, those orders—placed through Gorge Farmer Collective, a farmer-owned cooperative of 35+ local farms- are waiting at neighborhood pickup spots from The Dalles to Mosier and Lyle.

Wasco County Community Development is partnering with Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) staff to modernize disaster recovery in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This collaboration aims to address the recovery needs following the Rowena, Burdoin, Broughton, and Tunnel Fires.