A portion of the First Street parking lot north of Tony’s Lot and east of the Transportation Building has closed as work begins on the First Street Streetscaping Project.
Volunteers restoring the Jantzen Beach Carousel at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles are transforming a hands-on restoration into a future tourism draw as the museum continues to add fascinating features.
The two Wasco County solar projects can generate enough electricity to power about 40,000 Oregon homes annually, adding the county’s first utility-scale solar capacity to the regional grid.
Roll into February with the Gorge Giggin’ Guide — your go-to for live music, sports, festivals, and local events like Gorge Roller Derby’s season opener in The Dalles on Saturday, Feb. 7.
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About 50 local volunteers are helping bring the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life at the National Neon Sign Museum. This photo gallery highlights the people and progress behind the restoration.
A month-long exhibition at Columbia Center for the Arts starting Feb. 6 celebrates Black and BIPOC creativity across mediums—while raising funds for the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund
Rotary District 5100 is accepting applications through March 1 for its Global Grant Scholarship, supporting graduate-level international study focused on service, sustainability and Rotary’s seven global Areas of Focus.
Mid Columbia Community Action Council is expanding services for people experiencing housing instability as demand continues to grow across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties, agency leaders said during a recent podcast interview with exec dir Leslie Naramore.
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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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Peak Tours is hiring step-on tour guides for the 2026 season, seeking engaging storytellers to share Columbia River Gorge history. Read here to learn qualifications, schedule, and how to apply.
Death Notices & Obituaries
Aaron Michael Richilano affectionately known as “Buzz” or “Snakes”. Aaron lived in Hood River most of his life and died at the age of 42 doing one of the things he was good at and loved, carpentry.
In 1974, Rich and Karen Miller moved to Oregon, where Rich was hired to start the first physical therapy department at what was then The Dalles General Hospital. He served as director of physical therapy for 10 years before partnering to form East Cascade Physical Therapy, a private practice specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine.
At age nineteen, Gary began what would become a remarkable 43-year career with the Union Pacific Railroad. His dedication to his work and his community was evident throughout his life. He was a proud member of the Wasco County Pioneers and was honored as Wasco County Pioneer Man of the Year in 2020. He was also active in the Senior Center, delivering Meals on Wheels for more than twenty years.
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The City of White Salmon has opened applications for its 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Program, offering funding for events, facilities, and promotions that attract visitors and boost tourism. Applications are due Nov. 14 by 5 p.m.
Legal Notices
Notice is hereby given that Denyc Nicole Boles has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the address below within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.
Dated and first published: August 7, 2025.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mid-Columbia Center for Living to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting will be held at 1060 Webber St, The Dalles, OR Rm. 107 and via Microsoft Teams at: https://bit.ly/MCCFL-Budget. The meeting will take place June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Read the entire legal notice here.
Notice is hereby given that Wasco County intends to sell the listed properties through public sale via sealed bid on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 by 4:00 pm, 2025, pursuant to an Order of the Board of Commissioner's for Wasco County, Oregon made and entered on May 7, 2025. All property will be sold AS IS, without warranty as to title, value, zoning, suitability for any purpose, environmental condition, wetland designation, easements, or any other condition and will be conveyed by quitclaim deed.
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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The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games and family-friendly Valentine-themed events from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14, with programs for children, teens and adults throughout the week.