A wildfire near Horsethief Park in Dallesport prompted evacuations Saturday afternoon, while another fire east of Biggs temporarily shut down Interstate 84 and contributed to multiple crashes.
Travel Alert Update: State Route 141 is still closed between Alt SR 141 and Bald Mountain Corners, but it re-opens at noon this Friday, May 22, and will stay open through the long holiday weekend.
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade in downtown The Dalles.
A 14-home affordable housing development planned for seven acres in Carson is moving toward construction, and organizers want to hear from families interested in becoming homeowners.
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Families returned to the water this weekend as The Dalles Public Pool opened for the season, offering open swim weekends through mid-June before daily operations begin.
Communities in Mosier and Wasco will honor fallen service members Monday with Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and family-friendly events continuing long-standing local traditions.
The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Downtown Beautification Grant. This grant provides reimbursement of up to $300 to eligible downtown businesses and property owners for projects that enhance the visual appeal of their storefronts.
Arlington Community Charter School earned a national Silver Medal for its college and career readiness program, highlighting student planning, community partnerships and post-graduation preparation.
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Sports & Health
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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From long-time sponsors like Tonkin Subaru to hundreds of volunteers, this year’s Northwest Cherry Festival showcases the partnerships and hometown support that keep one of The Dalles’ signature traditions alive.
OnePeak Medical has opened a new clinic in The Dalles, offering primary care and functional medicine services with same-day appointments and expanded local healthcare access.
Death Notices & Obituaries
Phil was a life long resident of The Dalles, an educator & community servant – see stories from Columbia Community Connections & Oregon Public Broadcasting that share some of Phil’s impact on our community.
Just 1 month and 12 days shy of her 100th birthday, Marilyn leaves behind a legacy of family, education and a life well lived. Those who knew her remember a woman who enjoyed a full and happy life and whose kindness touched many generations.
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White Salmon will pursue federally funded safety upgrades at high-crash intersections and along Jewett Boulevard, targeting stop-controlled intersections and lighting improvements outlined in the city’s 2025 safety plan.
Legal Notices
A public meeting of the North Central Public Health District will be held June 9, 2026, at 4 p.m. at 419 E. Seventh St., The Dalles, Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as approved by the North Central Public Health District Budget Committee.
Stephanie Anne Barbieri, aka Stephanie Anne Mazzara, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Joseph Mazzara has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-referenced estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the Personal Representative, Vincent J. Bernabei LLC, at 12275 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton, OR 97005, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
The City of Mosier, Oregon, is soliciting proposals from firms and individuals to provide land use planning services as contract City Planner. The RFP is due May 8, 2026.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of North Central Public Health District will be held to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The meeting will be held at North Central Public Health District at 419 E 7th St, The Dalles, OR, on April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm.
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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From STEAM activities and Minecraft to ocean science and family pizza night, The Dalles Public Library offers a full week of programs for all ages.