Self-expression at Columbia Basin Care
This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an engaging art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern abstract color block style.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Gets educated on Pop Songcraft
Trombonist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini bring their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft to the Ruins in HR on Friday. Wines on Second in TD goes Beatles Sing-A-Long on Saturday. That’s just one layer to this Giggin’ Glass Onion.
What's Up The Dalles? - April 3, 2025
Downtown TD's Main Street is going off with great retail, fun events and all the latest business news. Join Cynthia Kortge and Tom Peterson in this podcast as spring is blowing in First Friday, the new Firefly women's clothing emerges, River City Saloon starts slammin' drinks and bookin' bands, and all the other hottest happenings.
The Dalles Main Street Hosts First Friday on April 4, 2025
Main Street First Friday is back this week Friday April 4th with another great night of specials, live music, sales and new vendors for our Spring Release!
Angela Goldsmith & Friends: Curious Animals
The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is proud to present a captivating new exhibit showcasing original artwork of conservation species featured in Angela Goldsmith’s latest book, Curious Animals of the Pacific Northwest.
Local Child Care development killed; $20 Million in Federal Funds Suspended
The Columbia Gorge Early Learning & Resilience Center (ELRC) has been a project long in the making. The intent of the project is to remodel Chenowith Middle School on the west side of The Dalles, Oregon, to allow for community-based supports and transform it into a child care center for up to 200 children.
E 9th & Quinton streets closed on Monday for utility work
On Monday, March 31, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on E 9th St. at the intersection with Quinton St. to replace and upgrade a sanitary sewer main and a storm sewer main.
Puppet show brings dragon tale to life at The Dalles Public Library
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.
Giggin’ Guide gets the Bang Bang Experience
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 programs for April, 2025
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s, and visitors are welcome.
Column: AI… Not that Smart
In fact, AI is such an imprecise and even misleading term that I usually cringe when I hear it. AI can sometimes fool humans, but it has never been shown to be self-aware, which is a fundamental part of intelligence as far as I’m concerned.
Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter
Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter
Gorge Giggin’ Guide clicking like a pack of pika - comedy, music & events
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.
CCCNews Podcast With Principal Broker Dennis Morgan - March 18, 2025
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.
Heroic Customer Stops Dryer Fire, Saves Local Businesses
A quick-thinking customer prevented a potentially devastating fire at Raindrop Laundry in The Dalles on Sunday
Street Cut Patch on Mt. Hood St. Between W 10th St. and W 11th St.
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.
What’s Up The Dalles: Downtown Happenings with Julie Wadsworth of 15 Mile Winery & Freebridge Brewing
This Dalles Main Street’s What’s up The Dalles podcast features all the latest news on fun downtown events, breaking business news, and insight into local businesses and people that keep The Dalles ticking.
For those about to Shamrock, we solute you; Giggin’ Guide goes full Jameson
March is louder than a gaggle of Bagpipers at a St. Paddy’s Day Parade. Irish events are runnin’ on like a tap of unattended Guinness as parties pour into weekend events this year at the Bargeway. Bands will be more common than 4-leaf clover in a pasture of peat. Latch yourself onto this leprechaun of gigs and force it to give up it’s entertainment gold.
PUD Alerts Customers to Scam Artists Posing as Employees
Northern Wasco County Public Utility District (PUD) has issued a safety alert regarding reports of individuals impersonating PUD staff and contractors.
Houseless Update: St. Vincent de Paul Lawsuit Dismissed
The City of The Dalles and Saint Vincent de Paul (SVDP) have jointly agreed to the dismissal of the public nuisance lawsuit the City filed against SVDP in the fall of 2023.