Think the $100 bill is big? Think again. The U.S. once printed a $100,000 bill — and hundreds of rare high-denomination notes may still be hiding in old trunks, forgotten safes and secret drawers, just waiting to be discovered.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has elected its 2026-27 leadership team, adding three new directors while retaining five returning board members.

New RecycleOn Centers in Hood River and The Dalles now accept hard-to-recycle household items, helping reduce landfill waste and improve recycling quality.

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

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

Nearly 400 roses are in bloom at The Dalles' Sorosis Rose Garden, with sunshine returning this week and peak color expected throughout June.

Spanish “pieces of eight” once fueled early American commerce, often chopped into “bits” for change, leaving us slang like “two bits” and “picayune.”

Columbia Gorge CASA unveiled at Maupin Daze its new playhouse to be raffled off. This year’s playhouse was built by students in the Career & Technical Education program at South Wasco County High School. Proceeds from the raffle support Columbia Gorge CASA’s advocacy for abused and neglected children.

Columbia Gorge Honda has been honored with the Honda Environmental Leadership Award, a testament to Columbia Gorge Honda’s ongoing efforts in optimizing facility efficiency and demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

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

The Beautification & Tree Committee proudly honors Cindy and Steve Russell with the May Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 300 W 6th Street.

Veterans, families and young Scouts gathered at Sorosis Park on Memorial Day to remember those who died in military service and ensure their sacrifices are not forgotten.

The winner of a Costa Rican adventure was drawn in a nonprofit raffle as the White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Foundation awarded a five-night stay at the Vista Ballena Hotel in Costa Rica, plus $1,500 toward airfare and transportation to Brian Heimbigner of Vancouver.

Families returned to the water this weekend as The Dalles Public Pool opened for the season, offering open swim weekends through mid-June before daily operations begin.

Communities in Mosier and Wasco will honor fallen service members Monday with Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and family-friendly events continuing long-standing local traditions.

The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Downtown Beautification Grant. This grant provides reimbursement of up to $300 to eligible downtown businesses and property owners for projects that enhance the visual appeal of their storefronts.

Arlington Community Charter School earned a national Silver Medal for its college and career readiness program, highlighting student planning, community partnerships and post-graduation preparation.

The History Museum of Hood River County is holding its annual fundraiser on May 21, 2026: Rolling on the River, Celebrating the History of the Gorge. Join us to build community and support local history.

The North Wasco County School District is excited to welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families to upcoming Kindergarten Open House Nights at its elementary schools.

In 1971, concerned community members opened The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) to provide a safe home for local teens. They could not have imagined what that small but powerful act of compassion would become.