Trump Opts Out of Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet
Wasco County Clerk’s office sent a message to the press today, asking local media to alert voters that Presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined to participate in the Oregon Voters Pamphlet for this Primary election.
Empowering Families: Natalia's Story of Resilience and Renewal
Natalia’s life was on track to becoming everything she’d hoped for. She was happily married, living in Hood River with her new husband and kids, and had another baby on the way. Little did she know, her entire world would soon come crashing down around her.
Comedy Comes to The Dalles: Don't Miss Carmen Lagala's Hilarious Performance!
The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our first comedy show on April 19th featuring the great Carmen Lagala! This is the first of a three-part series presented by D&D Comedy.
Double Homicide in Goldendale, WA
On the morning of March 29, 2024, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Austin Road outside Goldendale.
Union St. Water Main Patch in The Dalles on April 1st
On Monday, April 1, 2024, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on patching the area of Union St. affected by the replacement and upgrade of a water main in the alley between 2nd St. and 3rd St. as well as Union St. and Liberty St.
Progress Underway for Downtown Tree Project in The Dalles
This spring, residents and visitors of The Dalles can anticipate a significant enhancement to the downtown landscape with the continuation of the City’s new Downtown Tree Project. The next steps of the project promise to bring a fresh wave of greenery and vitality to downtown streets.
Get Ready for Fun: Preparations Underway for The Dalles Cherry Festival 2024!
The Dalles Area Chamber and Tonkin of The Gorge Subaru are thrilled to announce some opportunities for businesses and community members to partake in the 2024 Northwest Cherry Festival.
The extraordinary life of my friend Yvonne Wakefield
I am fortunate to know very talented people in music, in sports, and many fellow composers of international stature. But one of the most talented and brave people I know has to be my friend Yvonne Wakefield, a woman who from a very early age was clear about what she wanted to do with her life.
Rivera's Bilingual Preschool Opens New Location in Downtown The Dalles
Rivera's Bilingual Preschool and Childcare unveiled its much-anticipated new location at 1000 W 6th St, The Dalles in a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony orchestrated by the The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 26th.
Standoff and Attempted Kidnapping in Murdock, WA
Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office has released details about a kidnapping attemp that took place in Murdock, WA on Monday, March 25th.
Wasco County Seeks $1M Grant to Transform Unfinished RV Campground into Recreational Hub
Wasco County is looking to apply for a $1,000,000 grant to develop an unfinished RV campground on a 159.08 acre county-owned property on the west side of The Dalles.
Wasco County 4-H Awarded Emergency Preparation Grant
Students in Wasco County will soon be able to learn essential skills for handling emergencies and disaster preparation thanks to a generous grant from the John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation.
TD's Irish Treat Blows up the Internet: Your Trivia Winner is...
More than 75 people responded to our trivia questions about the local burger joint the Irish Treat. More than 1,500 people read our story. The story quite literally blew up over the weekend. Well, we have answers and a winner. Read more here.
Radio Tierra Gets a New Frequency
Radio Tierra, the non-profit Spanish radio station which has been a voice for the Latino community in the Columbia River Gorge since 2004 is getting a new frequency thanks to the installation of a new antenna.
Columbia Gorge Community College Celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Style
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration, set to transform the campus amphitheater into a vibrant marketplace of culture, music, and fun. Tree Rocha, CGCC's Bilingual Mentor and Tutoring Service Coordinator, along with Blanca Aunger, Bilingual Student Services Support Specialist III, and Brenda Garcia Lua, Payroll and Benefits Manager, extends an open invitation to the community to join this festive event.
Commissioners move forward with code compliance revisions; Hearings set for Dec., Jan.
Wasco County Commissioners are moving forward on changes to the Wasco County Code Compliance and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance or WCCCNAO after receiving a staff update on Wednesday.
Antelope goes for Dark Sky Certification; Tourists to be star struck
Capitalizing on their night sky will become a means for Antelope to attract tourists who are amateur astronomers, star gazers, and astrophotographers.
Police Eye Federal Grant for Mini-Caliber Tactical Robot
The Northern Oregon Regional Tactical Response Team (NORTAC) is in the process of applying for a $69,720 federal grant from Homeland Security to acquire an ICOR Mini Caliber Tactical Robot to improve counter-terrorism and emergency response capabilities in the Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam County area.
Long Time Civic Board Member and Volunteer Retires After 17 Years of Dedication.
Sherry Munro first came to the Board of Directors of the Civic Auditorium in 2006 when she was invited to attend meetings, meet the board members, and decide if it was a good fit for her. She was then elected to the Board on January 10, 2007.
Celestial Wonder: Lunar Halo Illuminates The Night Sky in the Gorge
Residents of The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge were treated to a stunning and rare celestial phenomenon on March 21st: a lunar halo.