Gorge Giggin’ Guide March 10-16
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is making the week so fun - Friday the 13th will feel like the Luckiest Day in the Gorge. Comedy Shows - Swing Dances - and Anniversary Celebrations - Get Out There! Did we mention the Cast of Newsies is ready to put on a show? Scroll down and get your tickets!
Run Smelt Run! Season opens on Sandy River for one day, March 11
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.
City of The Dalles ordinance will increase Council’s control of room tax
The Dalles collected $1.45 million in lodging taxes last year. A council decision now shifts who controls a portion of that tourism revenue.
The Next Door Launches Community Baby Shower Donation Drive to Support Gorge Families in April
Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.
The Dalles Hoot Rises
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.
Parkdale Man Arrested After Investigation Into Explosions Near Miller Road
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 Offers Free Grief Support Groups in TD and HR Area
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 warns trade disputes, tariffs worsening crisis for Oregon farmers
Bentz says tariffs and unstable markets are battering Eastern Oregon farmers as wheat prices stagnate and oversupplied cherry crops collapse.
This Week at The Dalles Library March 8, 2026
The Dalles Public Library hosts a full week of events including STEAM programs, crafts, music lessons and games for kids, teens and adults.
Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: Two Lines, One Story
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.
Critics Question Google Tax Breaks as New Data Center Delivers $9.8M Locally
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 Fest ads Pow Wow Punk Rock as Freebridge joins the party on Saturday
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.
Downtown Venues Set for Music, Arts as The Dalles Hoot Debuts this Weekend
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 TDHS Seniors Awarded Oregon State University’s Prestigious Presidential Scholarship
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.
Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake with Adrian Slade
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.
89-Room hotel looking to land in former Columbia Cinema parking lot in The Dalles
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.
Oregon Transfer Day Brings 4-Year Colleges & Universities to CGCC Campus
Columbia Gorge Community College will host Oregon Transfer Day on March 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hook Café on The Dalles Campus at 400 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles.
Shaping the Future: Community Legacy Initiative
Join Gorge non-profits and connect with experts to learn about the importance of estate planning and adding organizations to your will.
Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction
The Northwest Cherry Festival will return April 24–26, 2026, with a refreshed and reimagined format designed to balance celebration, economic impact, and the realities of ongoing downtown construction.
Wasco County considers supporting federal transfer of 150 watershed acres to City of The Dalles; skeptics call out Google influence
Commissioners to weigh a 150-acre watershed transfer critics warn could mean less water, fewer fish and diminished habitat, as expanded city water capacity ultimately serves Google’s data centers.