An unexpected 100-year-old sewer line beneath downtown The Dalles will add $364,223 to the First Street streetscape project while pushing completion into July 2027.

A friend of mine recently walked into what looked like an ordinary thrift store in The Dalles. There’s no big sign, just the name on the front door on Washington Street, between third and fourth. He found a pair of pants he liked but no price tag. He asked a volunteer, “How much are these?”

A new fundraising effort aims to transform The Dalles' parks, from resurfacing Sorosis Park's tennis courts to building a long-awaited dog park and future community improvements.

Free Fourth of July celebration features barbecue, games, crafts, live music and fireworks viewing at Oregon Veterans’ Home.

Vibe Consignment won the $10,000 grand prize by phone light last month, but the competition is just one night in the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub’s year-round work helping Gorge businesses get off the ground and grow.

Volunteer for The Dalles' biggest Fourth of July celebration and help bring live music, family fun and fireworks to life while serving your community.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky's and visitors are welcome. 

Fundraiser for WAGAP Food Bank Network features dinner that highlights immigrant and Indigenous roots of the Gorge, music by Isabeau Waia’u Walker.

Driver denies allegation. 9mm hand gun found in driver’s console and seized as evidence.

“It was awesome in a sense of community, but also having something like this in the Gorge is special, and I hope it begins to spread. The music was great. You can just feel the passion… — Kesomi Palaki.

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 197 and Columbia View Drive on Friday afternoon sent two vehicles into a guardrail and utility pole, but no serious injuries were reported.

Summer is in full swing at The Dalles Public Library, with free concerts, crafts, games, storytimes, teen activities and family programs scheduled throughout the week.

Hood River council will consider extending its immigration emergency declaration and decide a disputed townhouse rezoning as officials balance housing needs and land-use concerns.

A century-old downtown sewer main discovered near the Baldwin Saloon could add nearly $500,000 and 73 days to The Dalles' First Street Streetscape Project.

After months of detours, rock excavation and business disruptions, Webber and West First streets are expected to reopen permanently June 26, restoring a key route into The Dalles' Port district.

A rapidly growing brush fire climbed the Maryhill Grade Friday morning, prompting a multi-agency response as crews worked to protect structures and contain the blaze.

Low humidity, gusty winds and an approaching heat wave are elevating wildfire danger across the Gorge, where a single spark can quickly become a fast-moving blaze.

An active brush fire along Interstate 84 near milepost 129 in Blalock Canyon, about 8 miles west of Arlington, is affecting traffic in both directions Friday morning.

Former Los Angeles drama teacher Cari Goin is launching Emoji Improv in The Dalles, helping children find their voice, build confidence and friendships. Classes begin June 27.

Live music, local vendors, a beer garden, downtown activities and the Fort Dalles Fourth fireworks show will bring thousands together July 4 for a free America 250 community celebration at Lewis & Clark Park.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza for a day of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient and culturally significant native fish. Feeling curious about these unique creatures? Come see what all the hullabaloo is about at Lampreypalooza 2026!

From cherries and raspberries to peaches and pears, Gorge orchards invite families to experience fresh-picked fruit while directly supporting local growers during a challenging agricultural season.

Cherry harvest is humming across the Columbia Gorge, but growers say busy packing houses and premium retail prices mask a troubling reality: many farms still struggle to cover rising production costs.

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) is excited to announce the relocation of its administrative office from 3729 Klindt Drive to its new headquarters at 412 Washington Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

The 2026 Sherman County 4-H Day Camp was held at the beautiful Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside Wamic in south Wasco County on Tuesday, June 19 (counselor training day), and Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 (camper days). A total of 24 campers were registered and served by 14 teen counselors.

Celebrate freedom with live music, food, dancing and family activities as Black in the Gorge commemorates Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery and America's continuing pursuit of liberty.

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is moving several clinics back into its Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The clinics open on second floor as of today include Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic.