The Dalles Main Street is excited to announce the first First Friday of the new year, our annual Chocolate Crawl, set to take place Friday, February 7th from 4-7 pm in historic downtown The Dalles. This event is full of sweet treats for all of the special people in your lives as a variety of shops offer extended hours, discount deals, and delicious food and beverages just in time for Valentine’s Day. This year the Chocolate Crawl will feature all of your favorite locations!

The Dalles' Last Stop Saloon transformed into an artistic haven as it hosted "Paint Nite," led by local artist Denae' Manion.

Kerry and Victor cover a lot of ground musically and bring good energy. Americana, Pop, Jazz, Old Time, Western Swing, Irish, Samba and more are all on the table. Be prepared to hear anything that feels and sounds good. As they push the envelope, you might hear an occasional train wreck too. That’s where the magic lives. 

The opposite of this concern for others is indifference. If you find yourself thinking, “Oh, that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing I can do about it,” you’ll feel worse. Don’t let yourself go down that rabbit hole. It’s time for a change.

After serving Hood River and the Columbia Gorge community for nearly 50 years, Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Owner Grace Su has announced her retirement, marking the end of an era for the beloved local institution. - Grace Su

“The China Crew at the Seufert Brothers Cannery” is topic of the Saturday, Feb. 8 Regional History Forum at the Original Wasco County Courthouse. The photo shows the bunkhouse for Chinese workers, brought to The Dalles by labor contractors for the seasonal salmon runs.

Kiwanis Programs February 2025

Rewards doubled to $400 for people who report certain illegal fishing offenses which lead to an arrest or citation in Oregon. Cash rewards encourage people to participate in the conservation of Oregon fish and wildlife by calling the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line if they suspect poaching. Reporting parties may remain anonymous.

Kerry Cobb is offering classes in Irish Story Telling and the History of Women in Visual Arts this spring at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. Get all the details here.

A full house gathered at The Dalles  Wasco County Public Library on Friday night, Jan. 31, for an evening of mind tricks and mystery as hypnotist Joe Black took the stage.

Jessamyn Duckwall, a writing instructor at CGCC and lifelong Hood River resident, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship. Duckwall was chosen from a competitive pool of 479 applicants for this honor, which recognizes literary excellence and supports Oregon writers in their creative endeavors. Duckwall, who identifies as queer and autistic, received the Leslie Bradshaw Fellowship for their outstanding contributions to poetry.

A Portland man was arrested Thursday night after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that spanned three counties and reached speeds of 143 mph on Interstate 84.

Lookout towers will be featured in the first Regional History Forum program at the Original Wasco County Courthouse Saturday, Feb. 1. Forum begins at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse, 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles.

The Wasco Public Library hosted a hands-on cooking event for children on Jan. 30, featuring students from The Dalles High School Advanced Cooking Class. The Kid-Friendly Cooking Class invited children from pre-K to fifth grade to observe and participate in a simple, fun recipe demonstration.

A woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing a pickup truck in The Dalles and crashing it south of Maupin, according to law enforcement officials.

US Rep. Cliff Bentz introduces act that will gird The Dalles against climate change as predictions call for more precipitation and a thinning snowpack in years to come. Transfer would help to build out crucial dam to capture run off.

Elementary students were called to acts of kindness in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Jan. 15 as Rotary of The Dalles asked students what they would do to commemorate the 20th Century’s most effective civil rights leader.

Working Man’s New Brunch packs a flavorful punch in Hood River Heights. Neighborhood hang bangin’ with some awesome flavors coming from scratch cooking including Chicken and Waffles and Eggs in Purgatory. Time to get tortured.

The MCCAC Board of Directors will soon convene to appoint an interim Executive Director and  begin searching for a permanent Executive Director.  “The entire board and I are so grateful for Kenny’s visionary leadership, fundraising prowess, and  courage as MCCAC’s Executive Director these past few years,” said Wasco County Commissioner and MCCAC Board Secretary Phil Brady.

This week,  Steve Light of Freebridge Brewing brings the Dirty Juicy news with The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in a discussion of all things downtown TD and, of course, beer and pizza.  Hear about Federal Street Plaza plans, coming local events, new businesses and people and places that make TD great. 

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in-person community conversations in Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties on Saturday, January 25. He will be joined by U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter at the Hood River County town hall.

The Wahtonka Pantry is one of five food pantries in The Dalles that looks to stem hunger which leads to to significant social effects including reduced educational attainment, strained family dynamics, mental health issues and a perpetuation of poverty and inequality, particularly affecting communities already marginalized by socioeconomic factors - such as unaffordable housing.

“We were so excited we came from Goldendale,” said Hector Sanchez as his two boys Alden and Ashton danced The Griddy beside him on Saturday just moments before Scott Baker and the Northern Wasco County Parks and Rec. Board opened the gates on the new fun factory like Willy Wonka.

Blue Bird Pump Track Day blows in the wild from Lyle