Artist Chris Pothier washes the west wall of the Annex in downtown The Dalles this afternoon, May 16. He was at the intersection of Thai food and Copper West Properties - the very gut of TD - as he and Dylan McManus prepare for the latest mural in Little Art City on Lincoln Street.

Oral histories tumble, fall and swirl as local seventh-graders look into the region’s past with an epic mural walk through downtown The Dalles. The silent undercurrent of triumph, change, turbulence, washed by like the wind, blowing time down 2nd, 3rd and 4th streets.

A man from The Dalles accused of helping a bipolar woman commit suicide in a pickup just a block from The Dalles High School was convicted on Criminally Negligent Homicide on Monday, May 12. 

Developers, who already received approval to begin construction at the start of 2024, are now asking to change the boundaries on three of their properties signaling they are working toward getting the project re-started.

A head-on collision on Third Street in The Dalles near Safeway at about 2 p.m. blocked traffic for about an hour, but fortunately no one appeared to be hurt during the wreck.

A local man who entered Center Market and stuck a gun to a woman’s face and then turned it on her husband and shot him twice has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter.

It was the second time the subdivision being sought by Jason Alford has been reaffirmed in a month as The Dalles Planning Commission also came to the same conclusion on April 17.

64 candidates are on the ballot for May 20 in an epic Wasco County election that has challengers in local school boards and fire districts. These people are the bread and butter of our community - choose well with our Meet the Candidates.

City of The Dalles lists line items for transient lodging tax - some $650,000 is going toward general fund items, including parks, Columbia Gorge Humane Society and Fourth of July fireworks. First meeting is tonight, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Local historians added a couple of names to the pantheon of great ones on Saturday, May 3 as the Wasco County Pioneers honored two of their top volunteers and most valuable players.

D21, which is looking to pass a bond for a new high school and has other major infrastructure needs, is attempting to secure funds for capital projects and the sale of 60 acres above Columbia View Heights could help depending on how much it can bring.

Approval of a  29-unit subdivision in East The Dalles is now being appealed to The Dalles City Council after the planning commission denied an appeal by neighbors to the project two weeks ago. 

"We envision shared facilities, tools, and resources for artists and makers looking to be part of a vibrant creative community in the Gorge," McHugh said. "Those artists will support one another while having a showcase for their work through public events and gatherings."

Join us for a Community Open House event to learn about the important role your regional food bank plays in fighting hunger. Discover how we support families in need and find out how you can get involved through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness.

A portion of the immense collection of historical photos will go on display for one day, and one day only as the Reunion of the Wasco County Pioneers takes place at St. Mary’s Academy, 1112 Cherry Height’s Road, this Saturday, May 3, starting at 9:30 a.m. Bring your lunch money.

The council will review a recommendation from the Federal Street Plaza Ad Hoc Committee regarding the estimated $4.7 million design and next steps for a new downtown plaza on Federal Street between 2nd and 1st Streets.

Local officials confirmed the story, noting that more than 1,000 people who are currently receiving their prescriptions at the store are being transferred to Fred Meyer.

Cherry Fest Parade in Photos 2025

Wahler and Steward responded to the capsized boat in the Columbia River on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2025 with several individuals in the water. Due to the quick action and efforts by these Deputies, along with other agencies, 6 individuals were rescued.

Port of The Dalles is keen to appoint the new Commissioner at their May 14, 2025, Port Commission Regular Session Meeting. Accordingly, find following the position vacancy notice and application; the deadline to apply is May 4, 2025.