The Dalles Lions Club Celebrates 100 Years with a Night of Music, Dancing and Community Spirit
The Dalles Lions Club marked its 100th anniversary with a lively evening of music, dancing and celebration at the historic Granada Theatre in October. The club's Roaring Through the Decades Centennial Gala brought the community together for a fun-filled night honoring a century of service to The Dalles.
This week at The Dalles Library: Nov. 9, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a busy week ahead, with programs ranging from a visit by a nationally known Bigfoot researcher to performing rescue dogs, hands-on science activities and a celebration of Native American culture.
North Wasco County Education Foundation Announces Fall 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant Recipients
The North Wasco County Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant awards.
Want to Work with Nature? Plant Native; Plant Now. Native Plant Sale Saturday, Nov. 7 th 9-3
Gardeners are increasingly utilizing native plants in creating beautiful landscapes that support biodiversity, conserve water, and thrive without fertilizers and pesticides. With native plant landscapes, gardeners are able to have a meaningful impact on habitat and species loss while enjoying an attractive, more economical landscape.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), Goldendale Giving Tree, and Skamania County Christmas Basket Program are partnering to make Christmas much brighter for families in both Klickitat and Skamania County.
Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative to Host Fifth Annual Housing Stabilization Summit on Nov. 19 in The Dalles
The Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative will host its fifth annual Housing Stabilization Summit on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance Moves on to Pursue 501c3 Nonprofit Status
A little over five years ago, the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance's board volunteers reached out to The Next Door, Inc. with a vision of partnering to support CGPA in becoming its own 501c3 nonprofit organization. However, early in the partnership, CGPA asked if it could become a program of TNDI due to limited capacity to work on the endeavor.
Free Piano and Organ Concert in The Dalles to Benefit Local Homeless Services
The Dalles musician Garry Estep will perform a free Nov. 8 benefit concert, with donations matched to support local homeless services and shelter programs.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Nov. 3, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a busy week planned for Nov. 2-7, with activities ranging from a Día de los Muertos celebration and hands-on crafts to a winter coat exchange, a Nerf battle, and a visit from mermaids.
Halloween fun draws families to Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda's Trunk or Treat
Families filled the Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda dealership in The Dalles on Thursday evening for a Halloween celebration featuring costumes, candy, decorated trunks and activities for children.
Local Robotics Mini-Grants Return for Fourth Year, Eliminating Cost Barriers for Over 160 Regional Students
Over 160 youth across the Columbia Gorge are building, coding, and competing at zero cost this season, thanks to the return of competitive robotics mini-grants co- sponsored by the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
Four crashes in less than four hours on I-84 leave five hospitalized amid slick road conditions
Oregon State Police responded to four crashes along a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 84 Wednesday, including one involving a corrections transport truck that sent five people to hospitals.
Overturned semi closes I-84 near Mosier, damages dozens of barriers and guardrails
An overturned semi-truck shut down Interstate 84 near Mosier early Tuesday morning, damaging dozens of highway barriers and guardrails. The driver was cited for a speed violation.
Idaho woman killed in I-84 hit-and-run; Oregon State Police seek public’s help
Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 21-year-old Idaho man on Interstate 84 in Union County.
Canceled - E 13th Street Pavement Preservation Project
The City of The Dalles Public Works Department has canceled the remaining work for a pavement preservation project on E 13th St. between Washington St. and Union St. due to unfavorable forecasted weather conditions. Paving that was originally scheduled to take place the week of October 26, 2026, has been canceled.
Antelope Man, 77, Killed in Highway 97 Crash Near Madras; The Dalles Driver Uninjured
A 77-year-old Antelope man died Saturday in a Highway 97 collision near Madras involving a van driven by a 67-year-old resident of The Dalles.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Nov. 26, 2026
The Dalles Public Library celebrates Halloween week with a haunted house, storytelling, crafts, Minecraft, chess and family activities from Oct. 26 through 31.
The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee Announces October 2026 Beautification Award Winner
The Beautification & Tree Committee is pleased to recognize Manuel and Leticia Elias with the October Beautification Award for their beautiful garden at 401 W 10th Street.
Free Rose Blossoms & Cuttings at Sorosis Park this Saturday
Roses don’t like getting whipped around any more than we do. As colder weather comes, it’s important they get a trim to protect them from breaking in freezing winter winds. That means it’s time to trim them now, even though they’re still blooming.
Witches cast a spell on downtown The Dalles
Witches invaded downtown The Dalles for a magical weekend of masquerade costumes, dancing, decorated businesses and a broomstick performance that delighted spectators of all ages.
