Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant said he would prioritize tax relief, business-friendly policies, and housing development as the county manages growth and new revenue tied to data center expansion.

Wasco County commissioner candidate Robb Van Cleave said collaboration, long-term planning, and disciplined use of public funds will be key as the county navigates growth, housing shortages, and rising revenues tied to data center development.

Kiwanis Programs for April 2026

Pipes, song and plenty of craic filled Old St. Peter’s Landmark as a St. Patrick’s Day concert brought Irish spirit and lively music to The Dalles.

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.

Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.

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.

Jo Cruz removed 150 pounds of garbage from Klindt Cove, hoping his solo dive inspires others to help protect local waters.

Kiwanis Thursday Noon Program for March 2026

Free literature and art classes at Mid-Columbia Senior Center begin in March, offering monthly sessions exploring Irish, American stories and visual art.

Local pancake gourmands can donate an amount of their choosing. That’s the butter that will help The Dalles put food on the table for others. Here’s how.

Learn here about locals who earned some cash for further education. Scholarship winners are selected on community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay on the wheat industry.

About 50 local volunteers are helping bring the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life at the National Neon Sign Museum. This photo gallery highlights the people and progress behind the restoration.

A month-long exhibition at Columbia Center for the Arts starting Feb. 6 celebrates Black and BIPOC creativity across mediums—while raising funds for the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund

Rotary District 5100 is accepting applications through March 1 for its Global Grant Scholarship, supporting graduate-level international study focused on service, sustainability and Rotary’s seven global Areas of Focus.

Donations are now being accepted to help close the final funding gap for the White Salmon Valley community pool, with gifts currently matched dollar-for-dollar through a $250,000 winter campaign.

Sunshine and blue skies are keeping it rolling in the Gorge as deep winter feels more like early spring this week.

An exhibition of 11 Columbia Gorge artists is on display at Cathedral Ridge Winery through Feb. 12, with a Jan. 15 meet-the-artist event highlighting regional creativity from across the Gorge.

Students at Cascade Locks Elementary turned a jogathon into a smoocharama after exceeding their fundraising goal, prompting Principal Adrienne Acosta to keep her promise and kiss a goat during a school assembly.

The Dalles Public Library was transformed into a storybook kingdom Friday afternoon during its third annual Prince and Princess Tea Party, drawing families for an afternoon of crafts, dancing and imaginative play.