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

Downtown The Dalles was packed with ghosts, superheroes and witches Thursday afternoon as families filled Second and Third streets for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, a Halloween tradition hosted by The Dalles Main Street.

Top Irish fiddlers hit The Dalles as Victor Johnson brings Reverie Road to Old St. Peter’s Landmark on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

Claws often come out when we all have to turn back time this weekend. It’s exceptionally difficult for our Nancy Turner who faces a feline uprising every fall. Perhaps their yowls, however, led her into this meditation and greater good.

This new column from Emily Whitfield aims to connect locals with volunteer opportunities that strengthen bonds, build purpose, and keep the Gorge thriving.

A rainbow brightened stormy skies over The Dalles on Saturday as more than three-tenths of an inch of rain refreshed local fields.

These little tree fairies come by the mouthful every fall, reminding us to light our pumpkins. Up close, they reveal their beautiful blue and white colors even if they stick us in the eye.

The Dalles cast its spell this weekend as witches, warlocks, and masked revelers filled both the Sunshine Mill and downtown streets for a pair of enchanting events — the 10th Annual Witches Walk and the inaugural Witches Masquerade Ball.

There were webs, cider, and plenty of giggles at The Dalles Public Library on Tuesday afternoon as kids and parents came together for “Cider & Spiders,” a fall-themed craft and storytime that celebrated all things creepy-crawly.

The City of White Salmon has opened applications for its 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Program, offering funding for events, facilities, and promotions that attract visitors and boost tourism. Applications are due Nov. 14 by 5 p.m.

We invite you to participate by completing the survey and encouraging your networks, clients, and community members to do the same. The survey is brief and provides an opportunity for the community to share priorities, challenges, and ideas that will shape City Council decisions.

Walldogs volunteers are restoring the Umatilla House mural in downtown The Dalles, extending six years of work that’s transformed 10,000 square feet of walls into vibrant community-driven art.

Historic St. Paul’s Chapel hosts Dr. Tom Connolly Sept. 27 for free talks on 14,000-year-old Fort Rock Cave artifacts, including the world’s oldest known sandals, offering rare insight into Oregon’s earliest inhabitants.

TD’s downtown putting their money on local kids tonight as they donate part of their proceeds to student projects during the First Friday event that features businesses encouraging people to shop, drink and eat local in TD’s downtown.

Incoming Freshmen filled the halls today at The Dalles High School as they received orientation on where classes were located and also received their schedules. Above, students pack the table at the front entrance of the school in order to find their class selection and teachers.

Bring your appetite and your friends, The Dalles Kiwanis are serving up steaks and smiles at their 69th annual Steak Feed this Thursday.

In place of the traditional gate fee, TDHS is asking fans for donations to support those affected by the Rowena Fire. The effort is part of a student-led initiative to show solidarity with local families impacted by the recent tragedy.

Neighbors will take the stage to share poems and stories during a community reading at the Wasco County Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Click here to see the featured poets.

It’s free admission today, Aug. 14, as the Wasco County Fair welcomes everyone to its opening with kid-friendly activities and cooler weather to boot.

One unique feature of Sunshine Kids Preschool is that it operates within the same department as Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) serving Wasco County.  One classroom on the Wahtonka campus follows a 90/10 Spanish‑to‑English Dual Immersion curriculum and serves as a pathway into the Chenowith Elementary Dual Immersion program.