Hundreds of seniors across the Columbia Gorge will walk across commencement stages this week as schools in The Dalles, Hood River, White Salmon and Goldendale celebrate the Class of 2026 and prepare to close out the academic year for summer break.

City leaders say decades of deferred maintenance, aging infrastructure and future water needs require a generational investment that could more than double the typical residential water bill over the next 20 years.

Oregon residents can visit state parks across the state without paying day-use parking fees on Saturday, June 6, as Oregon celebrates the annual State Parks Day tradition. The event also coincides with Oregon’s free fishing weekend, giving families in the Gorge an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at little or no cost.

Oregonians can fish, crab and clam without a license June 6-7 during the state's annual Free Fishing Weekend. For anglers in The Dalles and Hood River, the event offers a chance to hit local waters at no cost while introducing a new generation to fishing in the Columbia Gorge.

Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Regional Funding Opportunity (RFO), investing approximately $36,000 into programs that support young children and families across Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.

As the school year starts to wind down, two local champions of early childhood education have partnered again to ensure the region's youngest learners are ready for their big debut.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Getting Ready for Summer - The Sunset Music Series is ramping up, Ruins Tuesdays is in full swing and the Outdoor Stage at Bargeway is heating up with June Shows! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place.

The Dalles Public Library opens June with take-home kits, craft programs, concerts, games, teen study sessions, and hands-on family events.

An apparent oxy-acetylene tank explosion destroyed a garage in The Dalles on May 20, but firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading.

The Oregon Heritage Commission has honored The Watershed Rock Opera with an Oregon Heritage Award of Excellence, recognizing the project’s innovative approach to storytelling and heritage preservation.

Klindt’s Cove Pocket Park in the Port of The Dalles is getting a fresh look this spring as retaining walls, additional sand and even a swimming dock are coming into play.

Strong winds and thunderstorms swept through The Dalles Thursday night, leaving a trail of downed trees, damaged property and cleanup work across the city. While forecasters warned hail was possible, the storm's most significant impact came from powerful wind gusts that uprooted mature trees and snapped large limbs.

Mayor Richard Mays and Councilors Timothy McGlothlin and Scott Randall are up for re-election this year as candidate filing opens June 3 for the Nov. 3 general election.

The Dalles and Hood River could see thunderstorms, gusty winds and brief heavy rain Thursday, while the highest risk for stronger storms remains farther east in Oregon and Washington.

A small brush fire near Taylor Lake quickly threatened trees, an RV and a nearby encampment before firefighters and police officers stopped its advance.

Washington Gorge Action Programs has selected Julie Hester as its next executive director, bringing more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience as the agency navigates growing demand for services.

A grass fire burning near Google’s Taylor Lake data Center broke out this morning around 10:30 a.m. immediately drawing first responders and firefighters.

From pulling weeds taller than themselves to protecting spiders and planting pollinator gardens, Chenowith Elementary students are turning dirt into discovery through a growing hands-on garden project.

As Oregon’s wolf population expands, so do the conflicts surrounding it. Ranchers, hunters, tribal representatives and environmental advocates are increasingly divided over livestock losses, elk herds, lethal removals and what the future of wolf management in the state should look like.