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Kiwanis programs for December 2025
Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/25/25 Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/25/25

Kiwanis programs for December 2025

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

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The Dalles Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for Dec. 3 at Noon
Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News City of The Dalles 11/25/25 Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News City of The Dalles 11/25/25

The Dalles Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for Dec. 3 at Noon

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Major Insurance Increases Expected: Local help comes in December Enrollment Events
Positive News Tom Peterson 11/25/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 11/25/25

Major Insurance Increases Expected: Local help comes in December Enrollment Events

With significant insurance cost hikes anticipated for 2026, One Community Health is urging residents to attend December enrollment events to review their options and keep Oregon Health Plan information updated.

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Holiday Season rolling with Theater, Art &  Fun at Columbia Center for the Arts
Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/21/25 Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/21/25

Holiday Season rolling with Theater, Art & Fun at Columbia Center for the Arts

Columbia Center for the Arts is filling December with theater, handmade gifts, and family activities, offering the Gorge a month of local creativity, community connection, and festive holiday traditions.

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Mirror, Mirror in the fall; freezing temps expected overnight on Tuesday
Positive News Tom Peterson 11/17/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 11/17/25

Mirror, Mirror in the fall; freezing temps expected overnight on Tuesday

Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies but cooler temperatures, topping out in the upper 40s before dropping into the upper 20s overnight, when patchy fog may develop toward dawn, according to the National Weather Service.

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Holiday Bazaar Roundup 2025
Art, Entertainment, Business, The Dalles, Skamania County, Hood River County, Positive News Jim Drake 11/12/25 Art, Entertainment, Business, The Dalles, Skamania County, Hood River County, Positive News Jim Drake 11/12/25

Holiday Bazaar Roundup 2025

The Holiday Season is Here!

The Holiday Bazaar Roundup is your source for the latest information on The Gorge’s schedule for Holiday Bazaars and other Holiday Activities! 

Check Back Often for Updates!


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Benefit art show aims to keep St. Paul’s Chapel standing strong
Positive News Tom Peterson 11/12/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 11/12/25

Benefit art show aims to keep St. Paul’s Chapel standing strong

A benefit art show at The Historic St. Paul’s Chapel on Nov. 15 will feature paintings, gourds, and photography to raise funds for preserving the 1875 Union Street landmark.

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Volunteer Opportunities: adventures in kindness abound
Positive News Tom Peterson 11/12/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 11/12/25

Volunteer Opportunities: adventures in kindness abound

From farmers markets to arts centers, schools, and food programs, volunteer opportunities across The Dalles and Mosier invite residents to give back, connect with neighbors, and strengthen the Gorge community.

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Flags, Families, and Gratitude Mark Veterans Day Parade in The Dalles
The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Home Page Columbia Community Connection 11/11/25 The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Home Page Columbia Community Connection 11/11/25

Flags, Families, and Gratitude Mark Veterans Day Parade in The Dalles

The Dalles turned out Tuesday morning to honor local veterans with a short but spirited Veterans Day parade that rolled down W. 6th Street, featuring community groups, flag displays, and families bundled against the chilly weather.

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Local shoots the rare double eagle
Positive News Tom Peterson 11/10/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 11/10/25

Local shoots the rare double eagle

Look a little closer and you will see the double eagle. Also check out what the weatherman is forecasting for the rest of the week here.

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Kiwanis Programs for November 2025
The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/4/25 The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News Columbia Community Connection 11/4/25

Kiwanis Programs for November 2025

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

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Spirits, Superheroes, and Sweets fill Downtown The Dalles on Halloween
Positive News, Wasco County, The Dalles Columbia Community Connection 11/2/25 Positive News, Wasco County, The Dalles Columbia Community Connection 11/2/25

Spirits, Superheroes, and Sweets fill Downtown The Dalles on Halloween

Downtown The Dalles was packed with ghosts, superheroes and witches Thursday afternoon as families filled Second and Third streets for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, a Halloween tradition hosted by The Dalles Main Street.

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St. Peter’s  Landmark comes alive with deadly fiddlers and savage craic on Sunday
Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/31/25 Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/31/25

St. Peter’s Landmark comes alive with deadly fiddlers and savage craic on Sunday

Top Irish fiddlers hit The Dalles as Victor Johnson brings Reverie Road to Old St. Peter’s Landmark on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

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Column: Cat care & the surmountable time cluster
Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/29/25 Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/29/25

Column: Cat care & the surmountable time cluster

Claws often come out when we all have to turn back time this weekend. It’s exceptionally difficult for our Nancy Turner who faces a feline uprising every fall. Perhaps their yowls, however, led her into this meditation and greater good.

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Volunteer Opportunities: adventures in kindness abound
Positive News Tom Peterson 10/28/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 10/28/25

Volunteer Opportunities: adventures in kindness abound

This new column from Emily Whitfield aims to connect locals with volunteer opportunities that strengthen bonds, build purpose, and keep the Gorge thriving.

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Doubling down on Rainbow Town
Positive News Tom Peterson 10/27/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 10/27/25

Doubling down on Rainbow Town

A rainbow brightened stormy skies over The Dalles on Saturday as more than three-tenths of an inch of rain refreshed local fields.

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Gnatty Dread… ‘Tinker Bell’ Aphids - come by the mouthful to the Gorge
Positive News Tom Peterson 10/24/25 Positive News Tom Peterson 10/24/25

Gnatty Dread… ‘Tinker Bell’ Aphids - come by the mouthful to the Gorge

These little tree fairies come by the mouthful every fall, reminding us to light our pumpkins. Up close, they reveal their beautiful blue and white colors even if they stick us in the eye.

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The Dalles Falls Under a Witch’s Spell: Weekend Masquerade and Walk Bring Magic Downtown
Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News Joshuah Albert 10/20/25 Wasco County, The Dalles, Positive News Joshuah Albert 10/20/25

The Dalles Falls Under a Witch’s Spell: Weekend Masquerade and Walk Bring Magic Downtown

The Dalles cast its spell this weekend as witches, warlocks, and masked revelers filled both the Sunshine Mill and downtown streets for a pair of enchanting events — the 10th Annual Witches Walk and the inaugural Witches Masquerade Ball.

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Cider, Spiders, and Smiles Spin Fun at The Dalles Public Library
Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County Columbia Community Connection 10/15/25 Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County Columbia Community Connection 10/15/25

Cider, Spiders, and Smiles Spin Fun at The Dalles Public Library

There were webs, cider, and plenty of giggles at The Dalles Public Library on Tuesday afternoon as kids and parents came together for “Cider & Spiders,” a fall-themed craft and storytime that celebrated all things creepy-crawly.

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White Salmon Opens 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Applications for Tourism Projects
Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/15/25 Positive News Columbia Community Connection 10/15/25

White Salmon Opens 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Applications for Tourism Projects

The City of White Salmon has opened applications for its 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Program, offering funding for events, facilities, and promotions that attract visitors and boost tourism. Applications are due Nov. 14 by 5 p.m.

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