The Wasco County Fair Board will meet tonight to weigh the fate of the fair set for Aug. 13-16, as the Grasshopper Fire pushes closer to Tygh Valley.

Organizers of the Indian Creek Poetry Walk are seeking submissions from Mid-Columbia Gorge poets for the 2027 installation along the popular 4.5-mile trail in Hood River.

The Grasshopper Fire surged to 77,311 acres overnight, prompting Level 3 evacuations and sending structure protection crews toward threatened homes southwest of Dufur.

The Grasshopper Fire grew by more than 20,000 acres over the weekend to 63,659 acres as firefighters work to stop its northern advance toward Dufur Valley Road and High Prairie.

Google says its newly approved 77,000-square-foot data center in The Dalles will receive no new tax incentives and will be assessed under Oregon’s regular property tax process.

Firefighters returned to the Mill Creek drainage Thursday for the second brush fire there in five weeks, adding to a history of fires along the corridor.

Hotter, drier conditions pushed the Grasshopper Fire across several control lines Thursday, prompting firefighters to expand contingency defenses north toward Dufur Mill while crews continue protecting the Highway 35 corridor.

Containment on the Grasshopper Fire increased to 23% Thursday as firefighters strengthened lines along the northern and western edges and the Oregon State Fire Marshal began demobilizing structural protection resources after completing work around threatened communities.

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After months of construction and years of anticipation, TJ Maxx will open a store in The Dalles Aug. 16, transforming the former Staples building into a 24,477-square-foot retail destination and marking the latest expansion for the nation's largest off-price retailer.

The Grasshopper Fire remains outside The Dalles municipal watershed, but firefighters are working to keep it from crossing the boundary. A burn in the watershed could lead to erosion, sediment and water quality challenges.

Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts(CCAC) proudly presents Blacksmith Week, August 12-16. Blacksmith Week is designed to showcase centuries-old to modern forging techniques while providing an interactive experience for all ages. Highlights include a 2-day intermediate blacksmithing class, then live demonstrations and ironworks camaraderie.

More than 20 years after it vanished, a The Dalles High School class ring unexpectedly found its way home. The journey it took remains anyone's guess.

When JoAn Henricks leaves The Dalles in the coming weeks to begin a new chapter near her son and daughter-in-law, she won’t be taking everything with her. One treasured possession will remain behind—not because she no longer loves it, but because she wants others to enjoy it for years to come.

The Grasshopper Fire has grown to 34,659 acres and is 19% contained as firefighters prepare for Red Flag weather while strengthening containment lines and warning that smoke and gusty winds could increase fire activity Tuesday.

Google gains approval for a new 77,000-square-foot building at its original The Dalles data center as the company modernizes the campus, bringing speculation for increased tax revenue.

Oregon has joined an 18-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's slowdown of wind energy project approvals, a dispute with potentially significant implications for rural counties that rely on renewable energy investment and tax revenue.

Firefighters have increased containment on the Grasshopper Fire to 17%, allowing evacuation levels to be lowered for Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park while the wildfire grows to more than 31,500 acres.

A 33-year-old man was arrested after Oregon State Police said he intentionally set his Jeep on fire along Interstate 84 near The Dalles, causing flames to spread into roadside brush and toward a nearby railroad.

The Dalles Public Library will offer crafts, games, family programs, a virtual Smithsonian presentation, and a live flamenco fusion performance during the first full week of August.

Four generations worked the same Wasco County farm. Orchardist Ken Polehn reflects on what is lost when that chain of hard work, stewardship and shared purpose begins to break.

Firefighters battling the Grasshopper Fire are shifting from direct attack to a broader containment strategy, constructing backup fire lines while strengthening defenses around Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park as the wildfire remains more than 21,000 acres and 0% contained.

Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant IV faces a DUII charge, six counts of recklessly endangering another person and one count of reckless driving following a July 21 arrest by Oregon State Police. Grant said he intends to comment publicly after his first court appearance.

A 67-year-old Portland man was arrested after Oregon State Police say he allegedly brandished a handgun at another vehicle on Interstate 84 near Hood River. Troopers located the suspect's vehicle and recovered a handgun matching a witness's description.

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has finished reopening clinics in the Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The most recent reopenings include Rehabilitation Services, Cardiology, and Orthopedics. Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic already reopened in the space in June.

The Dalles approved a new three-year labor contract Monday, providing a 3% raise, future inflation-based wage increases and enhanced benefits for SEIU-represented employees through 2029.