North Wasco Schools Awarded $80K for Facilities Planning and Improvements
North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) is pleased to announce it has been awarded two $40,000 grants through the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP).
CCCNews Podcast: Talkin' Cars with Columbia Gorge Motors April 10
CCCNews puts the pedal to the metal in this podcast featuring Columbia Gorge Motors' Aaron Carter and Jayme Reineccius as we stay in our lane on cars with state-of-the-art tech, talk tariffs, community support, and taking a career in the automotive industry on a test drive.
Little Royals Voting Begins TODAY! Join the fun and crown our 2025 Little Royals!
It's time to celebrate! The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, along with our Title Sponsor, Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru, and Event Sponsor, Rivermark Community Credit Union, are thrilled to announce that voting for the beloved 2025 Little Royals Contest has officially begun! This charming tradition kicks off our 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival, themed "Cherry Land."
Update: Former shelter director sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzlement
The Judge told Koch the theft of $178,511 “won’t be accepted in our community or in our state.”
Library’s ‘Maker Monday’ event turns imagination into miniature museums
Local crafters stepped into the world of oddities and imagination Monday evening at The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library’s latest Maker Monday event.
WagonCon Rolls a Natural 20 for Fun - May 2 Through 4 in The Dalles
Attention nerds, geeks, gamers, and the convention-curious: WagonCon 2025 is coming May 2–4 to The Dalles Civic Auditorium, and we’re bringing the kind of fun you can’t download—or explain easily to your coworkers.
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
From Bare to Beautiful: Local Couple Wins Beautification Award for Native Garden Transformation
Linda & Kenny said, “We bought this house at the beginning of the pandemic and the front yard landscape was pretty bare other than a lot of candytuft and some typical landscaping bushes and trees at the top.
One child killed, others injured in Highway 97 crash near milepost 62
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 62 left one child dead and several others injured Friday night, according to the Oregon State Police.
Washington House Vote Threatens Funding for Columbia River Gorge Commission
The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Area), faces an existential threat after the Washington State House voted to eliminate all state funding for the agency.
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.
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.
Driver arrested for DUII after hit-and-run on I-84
A Boardman man was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly hitting a U-Haul truck and driving recklessly on Interstate 84 in Wasco County.
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.
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.