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.

Students and volunteers removed weeds and spread 47 bags of mulch during the 14th annual cleanup at St. Peter’s Landmark ahead of Cherry Festival.

Volunteers removed about 500 pounds of trash from The Dalles Riverfront Trail on Earth Day, clearing debris from the Discovery Center to the marina during the annual community cleanup effort.

TD’s Aaron Girdham takes a trip south of the border to help construct a church in Panama City and finds himself in a deep cultural immersion filled with color, music and sharing.

The Annual Reunion of the Wasco County Pioneers will be May 2 at St. Mary’s Academy. The event will start at 9:30 and the luncheon will be served at 11:30.

With only half the funds raised, organizers say completing the full mural this year depends on community support.

The opening event will include food and refreshments from local vendors, along with a car show sponsored by the Mid-Columbia Car Club.

Families and gardeners of all experience levels are invited to celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on community event hosted by the Wasco County Master Gardeners at Columbia Gorge Community College.

A new chapter begins at UCC Congregational as Rev. Christopher Hayward prepares for installation May 3—bringing fresh leadership, perspective and community connection.

A free watch party in Hood River will celebrate Oregonians 75 and older making a difference, highlighting community impact and challenging ageism.