A police pursuit that began early Monday in The Dalles ended with two arrests near Portland after authorities deployed spike strips to stop the fleeing vehicle.

Holten Lawrence, 8, brought home not one, or two, but SIX medals from the Arena Oregon 10 & Under State Championships, held February 22-23, 2025 in Springfield, Oregon.

Firefighter puts his muscle where his mouth is in donation drive for raising money to cure leukemia and lymphoma

Police tracking man responsible for car theft, store burglary. Local residents awake to red and blue lights flashing in East TD after stolen car is lit on fire on Friday, Feb. 28.

The Dalles Main Street is excited to announce the First Friday schedule for 2025 which kicks off with its first event on March 7.

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute have signed an agreement to provide collaborative cancer care at Celilo Cancer Center in The Dalles, Oregon. This agreement formalizes an ongoing operational relationship between the organizations.

“Winter is over,” the 68 year old said, noting he cant wait for his rock flowers to bloom and draw TDHS seniors for their graduation photos. “The honeysuckle comes in June and July.”

A couple suspected of stealing $20,000 of HVAC Units across the street from The Dalles Police Department own a $500,000 home in West the Dalles and drive a newer Toyota Tundra. It’s a puzzler.

Columbia Basin Care was filled with love and joy this Valentine’s Day, as residents enjoyed a heartfelt celebration complete with roses, personalized Valentine’s cards, and festive activities.

Miguel Abesada and Jose Misael Avalos were greated by a warm winter sun this morning in East The Dalles as they pruned cherry trees at Wade & Rufener Orchards just south of Adventist hospital. The Dalles is in for some primo weather, according to the National Weather Service. You can expect 60 degrees Fahrenheit for a high for the next three days with dry sunny skies.

Can you hear it padding through the forest? It’s a lion of entertainment roaring into March as bold and youthful as MGMT’s Time To Pretend. A storm of options is brewing pouring down funk, punk and Led Zepagain. Bitter-sweet Irish joy and rainbows and Pride Events are all popping up like mushrooms. Check it all out right here before the lion pounces.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host “Moving Toward Right Relations,” a two-day training designed to guide Christian and settler-descended volunteers in movements for Indigenous justice. The event will take place March 15-16 at 1805 Minnesota Ave.

A woman was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with a stabbing that occurred the previous night on 11th St. in The Dalles, according to police reports.

North Wasco County School District is proud to announce that Leah Ferguson has been named the recipient of the Oregon ACTE New Teacher of the Year award. This recognition celebrates Ferguson’s outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as highlights her dedication to student success at The Dalles High School.

The Great Gorge Melt is here! March is all about cheesy, melty goodness, and you can be part of it while making a real impact in the fight against hunger. Visit any of these participating restaurants, order their featured grilled cheese or quesadilla, and $2 from every purchase goes directly to Columbia Gorge Food Bank.

A high-society soirée turned into a night of suspense Wednesday, Feb. 19, as The Dalles-Wasco County Library hosted its Art Deco-inspired murder mystery, Death by Chocolate. 

The Dalles City Council adopted the Housing Production Strategy (HPS) at its January 27, 2025, meeting, marking a significant step toward addressing housing needs and affordability challenges.

The proposal submitted by Urban Patterns in partnership with Freebridge Brewing includes a restaurant, brewpub, brewery, small retail space, and workshops where people can learn about brewing beer and other fermented drinks. 

Northern Wasco County PUD (NWCPUD) has  announced the launch of its 2025 Board of Directors' Scholarship Program, offering three $10,000 scholarships to support local students pursuing careers in the utility industry.

Third through fifth-grade students from North Wasco County School District showcased their creativity and culinary talents at The Dalles Middle School in the Future Chef Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 19.