Oregon’s statewide early childhood literacy nonprofit SMART Reading gave away its 5 millionth book to a child in Oregon at an event at Hayhurst Elementary on March 12, 2026. This marked a major milestone in the organization’s mission to help Oregon students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and develop a lifelong passion for reading.
After a highly successful HOOT fest in The Dalles, Jonathan Zilka and his group of volunteers are bringing the second rendition of The Grand Dalles Music Fest, a 3-day fest featuring jams, dancing and some incredible bands at the end of May.
As Congress weighs leadership for the Bonneville Power Administration, local officials warn the decision will directly impact power costs, infrastructure and economic growth across the Gorge.
Move over, Gordon Ramsay! Students from D21 elementary schools transformed the kitchen into a high-stakes arena yesterday, March 18, to battle for the legendary title of Top Chef.
On February 24 & 26, 200 eighth grade students from North Wasco gathered at Columbia Gorge Community College for Next Steps: Careers in the Gorge, a hands-on career exploration experience designed to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities close to home.
A local program is working to keep Mid-Columbia veterans off the streets by providing housing support, financial help and stability when it’s needed most.
Early childhood education professionals are invited to an engaging, day-long learning experience at the upcoming Journey to the Stars: Building Brains and Supporting Big Feelings conference.
The Dalles High School senior Jonathan Rodriguez Mota received an exciting and unexpected honor yesterday when representatives from Oregon State University’s College of Engineering surprised him on campus with the announcement that he has been selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Engineering Catalyst Scholarship.
The 38th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place on the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide kicks off with The Luck of the Irish - it’s St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll have a hard time finding a venue that won’t be celebrating! If you need traditional Choral concerts or an Irish Hip-Hop Celebration, we’ve Got You Covered! The week continues with top-notch Bluegrass bands, an Elvis Tribute, The Lions Follies, and more music and stage performances to Fill a Pot of Gold!
From crafts and storytimes to Pokémon GO walks and guitar lessons, The Dalles Public Library has a full week of free activities for all ages, March 16–21.
From the tractor seat, agriculture often comes down to a very simple equation: costs on one side, returns on the other. For many farmers today, that equation is becoming harder and harder to balance.
Murals and hotel upgrades are lifting the look of The Dalles’ downtown core. Now Urban Renewal leaders are searching for strategies that can turn fresh momentum into lasting revival.
Lions from across Eastern Oregon will gather April 10–11, 2026, at the historic Granada Theater for the Oregon Lions District 36G Convention, themed “Stronger Together: Building Our Clubs, One Member at a Time.”
Crestline crews were buzzing on Thursday as workers cut blacktop and installed new sewer lines on First Street, part of The Dalles’ $2.18 Million Westside Interceptor upgrade.
The Coalition of Oregon Public Universities (OPU) and the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) today expressed appreciation to Oregon legislators for maintaining funding for the Community College Support Fund, the Public University Support Fund, and state-based financial aid programs during the 2026 Legislative Session.
High above the Columbia River Gorge, on a remote bluff in southern Washington, stands one of the most improbable museums in the world. The story behind it is even more surprising.
Shells uncovered during First Street excavation halted digging in downtown The Dalles as archaeologists evaluate whether the find could be a historic shell midden.
Crews will rehabilitate aging sewer lines across The Dalles using trenchless lining technology, extending pipe life while avoiding excavation and minimizing disruption to streets and businesses.
At 9:30 on March 9th, The Dalles Police responded to a 911 call from Fred Meyer Grocery Store on West 6th Street in The Dalles. Initially, the call type was unclear, but with the use of a translation service, the dispatchers were able to determine that there was a gunshot victim at that location.
The Cascade Singers will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free community concert Tuesday, March 17, at the historic Old St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.
The Dalles’ brownfields program is halfway through a $500,000 federal grant, helping property owners identify contamination and clear redevelopment hurdles for older buildings across the city.
Council unanimously adopted a room tax ordinance updating the city’s lodging tax law while delaying a decision on whether Oregon should administer collections.
Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now in its fifth year, the annual program supports businesses and fosters community economic vitality throughout the greater Hood River area. This year’s program will award up to $40,000 in matching funds.
Oregon’s statewide early childhood literacy nonprofit SMART Reading gave away its 5 millionth book to a child in Oregon at an event at Hayhurst Elementary on March 12, 2026. This marked a major milestone in the organization’s mission to help Oregon students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and develop a lifelong passion for reading.