The Dalles City Council will consider a $146,804 increase tied to downtown construction, approve elevator upgrades and discuss a new nonprofit funding program at its Monday evening meeting.

Signs of Cherry Fest were popping up all over The Dalles this Friday as Saturday’s events look to be a major adventure with sunny weather and low wind to boot. Check out our Cherry Fest Survival Guide here.

A $47.5 million, 76-unit affordable housing project in west The Dalles has secured final funding and is expected to begin construction later this year on the site of the former Westgate Market.

Applications are now open for this summer’s Kayak Progression Program in the Columbia River Gorge from Diversify Whitewater. For the third year in a row, participants will learn the 101s of whitewater kayaking in a hardshell over the length of six weeks.

From ladders set against steep hillsides above the Columbia… to the days when wooden lug boxes lined the docks and trucks backed in tight… to the shift from processing to fresh, where precision became everything… and the quiet truth that even as things change, the fruit still grows here.

It is amazing how many rides, games they have packed into the beautiful space decked with gorgeous trees and green grass.

Students and volunteers removed weeds and spread 47 bags of mulch during the 14th annual cleanup at St. Peter’s Landmark ahead of Cherry Festival.

Having over 150 years of a continuous family farm operation is a rare milestone, an achievement that belongs to Northwest Cherry Festival Parade Grand Marshals Dave and Karen Cooper.

Volunteers removed about 500 pounds of trash from The Dalles Riverfront Trail on Earth Day, clearing debris from the Discovery Center to the marina during the annual community cleanup effort.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Carmelo Gamez and Carmen Gamez as the 2026 King Bing and Queen Anne of the Northwest Cherry Festival Parade.

MED-Project is offering residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted or expired household medications at a local take-back event hosted by the Hood River Police Department.

TD’s Aaron Girdham takes a trip south of the border to help construct a church in Panama City and finds himself in a deep cultural immersion filled with color, music and sharing.

From carnival rides to the Cherry Stomp Dance, here’s how to navigate the reimagined Northwest Cherry Festival in The Dalles amid downtown construction.

Wines on Second will host a live music performance May 15 featuring Susurrus Station of Lyle, Wash., and Astoria-based Lake Laconic.

Cherry City Cut Ups is a group of about fifteen quilt makers that meets in The Dalles to share ideas and keep the ancient craft of quilt making alive. They are mostly in their 70s and eighties, but one woman is still doing top-notch work at ninety one. On Saturday the Cherry City Cut Ups will be sponsoring a free quilt show.

The Annual Reunion of the Wasco County Pioneers will be May 2 at St. Mary’s Academy. The event will start at 9:30 and the luncheon will be served at 11:30.

This Wednesday, April 22, North Central Public Health District, Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District are teaming up for their third annual Earth Day celebration by giving out free wildflower seed packets and tree seedlings.

With only half the funds raised, organizers say completing the full mural this year depends on community support.

The opening event will include food and refreshments from local vendors, along with a car show sponsored by the Mid-Columbia Car Club.

A Hood River man was arrested Sunday after allegedly rear-ending a stopped vehicle on Interstate 84 near The Dalles, sending one driver to a Portland hospital.

Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network (CGCAN) and Gorge Clean Energy Coalition are hosting a free event highlighting the connection between wolverines and electric vehicles on May 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.

From building snack boards and dancing robots to exploring poetry and survival skills, The Dalles Public Library hosts a full week of interactive programs for all ages.

Cherries helped build The Dalles — once a local brand, now part of a global system. The industry evolved, but the fruit, land, and growers remain unchanged.

At approximately 6:00p.m. on Friday April 17, 2026, West 1 st Street will reopen to all traffic between Union Street and Terminal Way. This route will serve as a direct connection between Downtown The Dalles and the Port Area.

Families and gardeners of all experience levels are invited to celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on community event hosted by the Wasco County Master Gardeners at Columbia Gorge Community College.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains of Kenneth Martin, Barbara Martin, and Barbie Martin following DNA analysis by Othram, Inc. of remains located in the Columbia River within the wreckage of the Martin family car. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation, having found no evidence of a crime.

Four local Sea Scouts placed in multiple events at a regional Regatta, but say the biggest wins came in confidence, teamwork and stepping outside their comfort zones.

Learn how to protect your home, lower wildfire risk and navigate insurance changes at a hands-on workshop in Maupin this April.