The Dalles Public Library has a full lineup of free programs for adults, children, teens and families during the final week of July and the start of August. Registration is required for select events.
The Cottonwood Fire more than doubled to 14,504 acres Friday after wind-driven growth scorched additional rangeland and wheat fields in Gilliam County, pushing the Hay Creek Complex to nearly 156,000 acres as 950 firefighters converge on one of Oregon's largest active wildfire incidents.
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the 8200 block of Eight Mile Road east of The Dalles, where hot, dry weather and gusty winds are creating a high potential for fire growth.
Mid-Columbia wheat growers are reporting a strong harvest, with solid yields and cash prices reaching $6.75 per bushel, though rising production costs continue to squeeze farm profitability.
A Banks-Vernonia trail advocate says community persistence, partnerships and historic preservation transformed an abandoned railroad into an economic asset, offering lessons for the Deschutes railbed.
Imagine 200,000 truckloads of toxic Superfund waste moving from the Portland Harbor to a rural hillside perched 1,000 feet above The Dalles. As the EPA moves toward a cleanup plan, our community is facing a massive logistical and environmental test. Our latest investigation dives into the reality of the "Driveline",the treacherous, steep route these convoys would take, and exposes critical gaps in current PCB (and other superfund toxin’s) monitoring and local oversight. How prepared is Wasco County for the industrial reality of this cleanup? Read the full story to understand the timeline, the financial dependencies, and the urgent need for a modernized approach to public safety before the first truck arrives.
As temperatures topped 100 degrees in The Dalles Wednesday, two sweat-soaked cyclists paused to rest before continuing a two-week bicycle adventure toward Yellowstone, proving some journeys are measured in experiences, not miles.
Firefighters made steady progress Tuesday across the Hay Creek Complex, but hot weather and the threat of thunderstorms could test containment lines over the next two days.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is celebrating a joyful addition to The Annex: a brand-new playground on the facility's family side, made possible through generous donations from Google, Granite Construction, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.
Every dollar spent at a farmers market helps fuel the local economy while supporting the farmers, bakers, artists, and craftspeople who make the Gorge unique. Discover why these vibrant community markets are worth celebrating—and shopping.
A 28-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a Vancouver hospital after crashing along State Route 14 near the Chamberlain Rest Area in Klickitat County. Washington State Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.
No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!
National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
Wildfires sparked by last week's lightning storm continue to burn across the Mid-Columbia, with new evacuation notices issued Sunday in Wasco and Gilliam counties as firefighters battle several large fire complexes.
The Dalles City Council is scheduled to consider two special ordinances at its July 27 meeting, including the annexation of property within the city's urban growth boundary and the approval of a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for Q-Life Intergovernmental Agency. The proposed ordinances will be available for public review in the council agenda packet beginning July 20, and members of the public may register to testify before the meeting.
The Dalles Public Library has a full week of family-friendly activities, crafts, games and performances scheduled July 19–25, along with opportunities for children and teens to get involved through hands-on learning and creative programs.
The City of The Dalles will apply fog seal to streets treated with chip seal last month, requiring temporary daytime closures on dozens of streets July 20-22.
Wasco County advanced wildfire preparedness by mapping high-risk rural roads, approved new emergency communications upgrades, adopted a regional energy resilience plan and reviewed strong year-end finances.
The City of The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee is pleased to recognize Judy and Ray Smitke as recipients of the July Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 2311 Radio Way.
An early morning vegetation fire along Highway 197 is under investigation after reports that individuals were shooting fireworks into dry grass, according to Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue.
Multiple wildfires continued burning across Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco counties Friday morning, prompting evacuations, destroying homes and drawing firefighting resources from across the Mid-Columbia
The Cove Creek Fire has grown to about 2,000 acres in Wheeler County, prompting evacuations, road closures and the closure of the Clarno Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Officials say the Lyle Cherry Orchard Preserve will remain closed indefinitely as crews assess fire damage, repair trails and allow the landscape to recover following the Lyle Hill Fire.
An allegedly impaired Hood River man was arrested Thursday after Oregon State Police say he rammed multiple vehicles while driving eastbound on Interstate 84 from Mosier before being stopped in The Dalles.
Firefighters gained ground Thursday on four active Gilliam County wildfires as crews held the largest blaze at about 5,000 acres following a lightning storm that ignited dozens of fires across Oregon.
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners appointed Rodger Nichols to fill the seat vacated by Phil Brady, citing his experience, public service and commitment to serve.
The Dalles Public Library has a full lineup of free programs for adults, children, teens and families during the final week of July and the start of August. Registration is required for select events.