The City of Hood River’s “Hosted Homeshares and Vacation Home Rental” code was recently upheld in federal court. The City welcomes the recent ruling affirming Ordinance 2026, which places restrictions on short-term rental (STR) licenses in residential zones.
Registration is now open for one of the nation's longest-running and most iconic open water swimming events, the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim.
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.
Hundreds of protestors showed up in the Port of Hood River on Saturday in the national Hands Off protest that were held around the United States in protest of policies being enacted by the Trump Administration.
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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.
Amid the chorus of tiny voices asking endless curious questions, the warm atmosphere is immediately clear—this is a place where kids thrive and educators love what they do…
Don’t think transit is riveting? Give us a day to change your mind. The Gorge Transit Summit invites you to explore the dynamic evolution of public transportation in the Columbia River Gorge and its role in solving some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Many small cities are lucky if they have even one working pipe organ somewhere in a church. We have five. Yes – five. And we’re very proud of it. You can see them all in action on April 27 in The Dalles.
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Put on tank top.
Tie shoes.
Float like a blossom falling from a cherry tree and find your line in one of the funnest foot races in the Gorge.
Liam Kramer, 6, reaches speeds of 40 plus miles per hour during road course races featuring lots of turns, feathered braking and No-Lift (off the accelerator) corners. 50 Cubic Centimeters of engine can pack a lot of punch with the right driver. Learn all about it in this weeks CCCNew’s Podcast.
2025 is already shaping up as Northern Wasco Parks and Rec. is moving fast on the new Tree Top playground at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The ribbon cutting is set for Jan. 18
Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.
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We are offering a double office suite with a private bathroom, heating, air conditioning at the CCCNews Building at 409 Lincoln, St., Downtown The Dalles. It’s on a quiet street next to St. Peter’s Landmark but in the thick of the downtown mix. Total 500 square feet with bathroom.
Babita Kainth has done it again. The quick-moving restaurateur just made the deal of a lifetime in Hood River opening her fifth Indian Food restaurant Hindustani at the well-located former China Gorge spot at the Corner of Highway 35 and Old Columbia River Drive.
Death Notices & Obituaries
In the Spring of 1988, Rick took a temporary job in The Dalles, Oregon, that would lead to a 34-year career dedicated to monitoring the smolt salmon population in the Columbia River. Rick often said that raising his daughters was the greatest accomplishment of his life. As a devoted dad and handyman, he contributed to building Tree Top Play Park, developing the concession stand for the Softball Association, and playing a key role in organizing St. Mary’s auctions for many years.
Klea Espy helped launch the Habitat ReStore in The Dalles in 2008. She was named The Dalles area "Volunteer of the Year" and served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, the Mid-Columbia Concert Association, and The Dalles Senior Center.
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Legal Notices
Separate statements of qualification for aviation planning services for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (Airport) located at 45 Airport Way in Dallesport, WA 98617 will be received by City Clerk Amie Ell until 2:15 p.m. Pacific Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, via email only to: thedallesbids@ci.the-dalles.or.us. The Airport is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide aviation planning services for the Airport.
Public Notice published March 10, 2025: Bradford Island National Priorities List Site Cascade Locks, Oregon Upland Operable Unit Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis Report Public Comment Period
In the Matter of the Estate of Epifanio Ruvalcaba Fernandez, Deceased. For the County of Hood River.
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS.
Notice is hereby given that Luna Corin Fernandez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in care or her attorney, Julie L. Cline at the address listed below within four months after the date of first publication oft his notice, or the claims may be barred.
The Port of Skamania is now accepting requests for proposals (RFP) for the Beacon Rock Golf Course which is now available for lease. For more information visit PortofSkamania.org
Superior Court of Washington
County of Walla Walla Juvenile Court
Dependency of: SKYLER LEE KLUG, DOB: 01/05/2012
No: 23-7-00112-36
Notice and Summons by Publication
(Dependency) (SMPB)
To: Kayla Klug
The City of The Dalles invites you to submit a proposal for personal services connected with The Dalles Downtown Tree Project.
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CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8