If you've followed agriculture news in recent years, you'd think the biggest threat to American farmers is a trade war with China. Tariffs get the headlines. They make good sound bites. But here in the Pacific Northwest—where apples, pears, and cherries still depend on hands, not machines—the real crisis isn’t across the ocean. It’s right here in the paycheck.

Stephen grabbed onto the passenger side of the truck while the driver, Matthews, tried to drive away from the scene, preventing Stephen from stopping the theft, according the District Attorney. Matthew sped and swerved, dragging Stephen, throwing him to the ground, and running him over.

The feature quilt in this year’s show is 130 years old and from the Sandoz family of Sandoz Farm. And it’s crazy. It’s supposed to be. And there is a lot to crow about.

Next Tuesday, April 22, 2025, North Central Public Health District (NCPHD), Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day by giving out free wildflower seed packets and tree seedlings.

The Dalles is bursting with family-friendly fun, egg hunts and brunches to keep the bunny hopping all weekend long. Whether you’re on the lookout for golden eggs, brunch buffets, or just a photo op with the Easter Bunny, there’s something for every bunny in the Gorge.

Stephanie Becker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, joins the CCCNews Podcast today. The Mid-Columbia has a shortage of behavioral health workers who help locals with mental health, emotional, or substance abuse problems.

In the second annual Health & Wellness Family Fair being held at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon on May 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Skyline Health has expanded offerings to families to include more local health and wellness businesses and summer activities for youth. 

The inaugural Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regional Advisory Committee meeting was successfully held on March 13th, bringing together a diverse group of educators, industry leaders, and community partners to strengthen connections between education and workforce development.

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, April 21, 2025, through Thursday, April 24, 2025

A loose plastic tote of Christmas decorations led to a three-vehicle crash with injuries on Interstate 84 near milepost 96 on Tuesday, April 15, according to the Oregon State Police.

Peterson and Douillard said they hiked out to the highway to catch  the 11 mile hitch into Julian on Monday morning as they were looking forward to free slice of pie at Mom’s Pie House - a PCT tradition. Meanwhile here at CCCNews headquarters we got a call from Victor Johnson who pointed out that Julian was the epicenter of a 5.2 magnitude earthquake at 10:08 a.m. that morning. 

The City of Hood River is proud to announce it has been awarded an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Grant from City Thread, a national non-profit organization that helps make communities safer and better connected through transportation.

Appellant Pam Danzer, who lives just below the proposed development is representing 23 neighbors who signed a petition against the subdivision as currently designed. She argues it poses safety, infrastructure, and livability concerns that must be addressed before the project proceeds.

An all out effort was made by police the last several days to find the third suspect, Jonathan Bradley Matthews, 31, of a houseless man from The Dalles. He was arrested today, April 15 at 12:09 p.m, in The Dalles, according to a Hood River Police press release. He is being held on suspicion of murder.

The Hood River County Health Department is looking into the deaths of two individuals as officials have confirmed one case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and suspect two others.

Oregon Music Hall of Famer Jerry Joseph stops by the Ruins on Friday as the guitarist from Portland travels the world and war-torn countries and even holds a school of rock for displaced teens. Check out our Giggin’ Guide Gorgewide.

More than 160 eighth graders from The Dalles Middle School participated in Maritime Career Days held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Regional Skills Center on February 25th and 27th.

Come celebrate the Hood River Library Foundation’s annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. With libraries located in Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Parkdale, and a bookmobile, the Hood River County Library District offers a wide range of services to everyone in the community.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded $1 million as part of Governor Tina Kotek’s new Housing 360 pilot program announced last week. The funding will support innovative approaches to housing individuals experiencing homelessness who face mental health challenges, with a special focus on Tribal communities in the Wasco County region who are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

The Dalles City Council is set to convene tonight at 5:30 p.m. to decide on issues of proposed cost-of-living adjustments for city employees, regulations surrounding fireworks displays, and policies on overnight parking within city limits.​