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.

Nationwide “No Kings” protests are planned March 28, with rallies across the Columbia Gorge as organizers mobilize communities to join demonstrations.

Shells uncovered during First Street excavation halted digging in downtown The Dalles as archaeologists evaluate whether the find could be a historic shell midden.

The Next Door Inc.’s (TNDI) annual Raíces Plant Sale is back this spring, and you won’t want to miss it! 

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.

Smelt are running, dip nets are flying, and frying pans will be glowing as anglers get a one-day chance to scoop a swimmingly tasty Sandy River dinner.

The Dalles collected $1.45 million in lodging taxes last year. A council decision now shifts who controls a portion of that tourism revenue.

Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.

The inaugural Dalles Hoot wasn't just a music festival, it felt like a cultural turning point for our community. From "Pow Wow Punk" to a trans country-punk angel, here’s why this weekend changed the vibe in downtown TD forever.

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Parkdale man following an investigation into explosions heard in the Miller Road area of Parkdale. Westun Harvey was lodged at NORCOR on multiple charges related to the possession and manufacture of destructive devices.

Providence Hospice of the Gorge is offering a series of free, professionally facilitated grief support groups this year for adults coping with the death of a loved one, including a new group forming in The Dalles this spring.

Bentz says tariffs and unstable markets are battering Eastern Oregon farmers as wheat prices stagnate and oversupplied cherry crops collapse.

The Dalles Public Library hosts a full week of events including STEAM programs, crafts, music lessons and games for kids, teens and adults.

Labor costs bend upward like a branch in the wind, while cherry prices whip back and forth. Farmers can only take so much strain before something snaps.

Google’s newest data center in The Dalles generated $9.8 million in taxes and fees in 2025 — nearly doubling early projections as construction continues on a second facility.

Hoot Music Fest in The Dalles gets underway in five hours as dozens of artists begin arriving in The Dalles. The festival will feature free live music, art activities, and community events.

A new downtown music and arts festival will bring dozens of performances and community events to The Dalles this weekend as The Dalles Hoot takes over multiple venues March 6–8.

Two outstanding seniors from The Dalles High School, Everest Lenardson and Aiden Nunez, were surprised this morning with one of the most prestigious academic honors offered by Oregon State University.

Sense of Place continues its 16th season on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake. The event will take place at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Developers plan to break ground on an 89-room hotel in west The Dalles as soon as city permits are approved, moving forward with redevelopment of the former Columbia Cinemas site.