The City of White Salmon is excited to announce its NEW Online Permit Center!

Introducing Brightly SmartGov: Revolutionizing Governance for the modern age with Brightly SmartGov, we aim to streamline government operations, enhance public services, and foster a deeper connection between citizens and their government. The NEW online portal allows a variety of building and development projects to be submitted entirely online.

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) invites everyone to attend the 2023 Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium on Friday, November 3rd at the Pavilion at the Port of Cascade Locks Marine Park from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event brings together leaders across the region in the areas of government, economic development, workforce development, and business to learn together and network.

Josh Konell, seen above maneuvering the Caterpillar Excavator weighing in at around 55,000 pounds made its way into the staging area behind Tony’s Town and Country off of First Street. Demolition of the building at 401-407 E. Second Street will begin shortly.

Sense of Place is excited to announce the line-up for the 14th annual Sense of Place Series. This season will feature a wide range of topics from beavers to wildfires and pears to insects. All events will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream. 

Jay Wilson and Leslie Wilson-Sullivan provided a sneak peek at their new store Brick City & Games on Friday, Sept. 29 in a precursor to their blockbuster opening slated for Saturday morning, Sept. 30 after a ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m.

Zachary Jean Krohnke, 32, of La Pine, who is a suspect in the death of a woman in The Dalles,  is being held in Deschutes County Jail on no bail in relation to another case where he allegedly attempted to murder an escort in Bend on Aug. 28th.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium requests the honor of your presence at the Wedding from Hell! A wedding, a murder, and a mystery all in one. The event will take place Friday, October 13th, and Saturday, October 14th in the Civic Auditorium Ballroom, 323 East 4th St. Downtown The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum hosts a Vintage Evening “Down by the Riverside” auction fundraiser, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum.

The Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild will be hosting their largest quilt show ever with more than 150 quilts on display. The 16th Annual Gorge Quilt Show opens Friday, October 13th, and continues through Saturday, the 14th at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.

St. Mary’s Academy recently received award notifications of two $150,000 grants through the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODM). ODM administers the Non-profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) made available to Oregon non-profits from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These funds are part of a larger, nearly $20 Million, grant awarded throughout the State of Oregon for security and disaster preparedness.

In August of 2022, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) opened a new shelter in Klickitat County, providing temporary safe housing to those fleeing domestic violence. Managed by the team at Programs for Peaceful Living (PFPL), it was dubbed “Gina’s Place” in honor of State Representative Gina Mosbrucker, who championed the effort to bring Capital Funding to a County that had been without a domestic violence shelter for over two decades.

The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 25, 2023 - Mural artists from three different states converged on The Dalles this morning as they are bringing another lively piece of art into being on a downtown building, adding to the 15 murals that Walldogs painted a year ago in the downtown core.

On Monday, October 2, 2023, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin full pavement reconstruction following the installation of a sanitary sewer main on Court St. between E. 12th St. and E. 13th St., weather permitting. The purpose of this work is to restore the pavement surface. Construction is expected to occur over four days with expected completion by Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Immersive art and some pretty awesome displays helped The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the completion of the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations today, Sept. 23.

Kiwanis Pocket Park in The Dalles witnessed a spectacular display of superhero spirit today as the "SuperHero Fun Run" took flight. Participants of all ages, decked out in superhero attire, came together for this family-friendly event promoting health and wellness.

The Troopers arrived on scene and determined the crash involved at least seventeen separate vehicles. Three of the involved vehicles were completely destroyed by fire; including two Commercial Motor Vehicles and one passenger car.

A difference in starting position made all the difference for Aiden Erickson in Oregon City on Sept. 16. Normally in the back, the lean 6’3” sophomore toed the line for the varsity boys’ race, in the front quarter of the pack for the entire race. That lead translated into a 26-second PR from last year, with Erickson finishing sub-18 at 17:56.

In an effort to bring home services to all counties in Washington State, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has awarded Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) a Rural Home Visitation Exploration grant for $30,000 to complete a needs assessment for Klickitat and Skamania counties.

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, a simple yet vital task unfolds every day—a fire crew member like Sarah, dedicated to community safety, stands beside a fire hydrant. With a turn of a valve, water spills onto the pavement. It seems routine, but it's a symbol of readiness. In an emergency, every second counts.

Art markets, interactive art experiences and demonstrations, dancing, bands, and a splatter tent experience are all on tap as Goldendale celebrates on Sept. 23 to a backdrop of public art that has been part of the revitalization and beautification project at the four corners of its downtown.