The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of programs Oct. 5-10, including several events connected to its Grimm’s Fairy Tales Community Read, along with crafts, gaming, family activities, employment assistance and a puzzle exchange.

What Are Fairy Rings?

A pearly-looking necklace of mushrooms surrounds the trunk of my neighbor’s big leaf maple tree. His luxurious emerald-green lawn provides the perfect contrast for this phenomenon, known as a “fairy ring.” It’s prompted by cool, damp weather.

I recently did that with an old horse-drawn walking plow that has been around our family for as long as I can remember. Across its faded red wooden beam, you can still make out some of the gold lettering:

Oliver Chilled Plow Works — South Bend, Indiana.

Community members are invited to an Oct. 29 open house to learn about and share feedback on long-term plans for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport. The airport is planning improvements that could support local economic development and meet the region’s general aviation needs over the next 20 years and beyond.

Wasco County Victim Services and HAVEN from Domestic & Sexual Violence are strengthening their collaborative efforts through a co-located advocacy partnership designed to improve safety, access, and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The Dalles faces a growing street crisis as deferred maintenance approaches $9 million, prompting councilors to explore new funding before costs climb dramatically higher.

The Orchard Fire held at about 165 acres overnight as firefighters began deeper mop-up operations Tuesday and investigators continued working to determine its cause.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is expanding its shelter operations this winter to give community members experiencing houselessness more consistent access to a warm, safe place to stay, and to better support these individuals to transition from shelter into long-term housing placements.

Firefighters made significant progress overnight on the Orchard Fire, which was estimated at about 165 acres Sunday morning after crews completed planned firing operations, according to Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue.

An entrepreneur with an idea for a new product may know exactly what they want to build but have no idea how to make a prototype. Another may have customers and a working business but be struggling to hire employees, buy equipment or find enough capital to expand.

Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) will stage Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, directed by Lowry Browning, from October 9 through October 25, 2026, in the CCA Theater at 215 Cascade Avenue in downtown Hood River. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Electricity demand across the Pacific Northwest could increase by 50% to 100% over the next two decades, driven in part by data centers and increasing electrification of transportation, buildings and industry, according to a draft regional power plan now open for public comment.

The Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation’s annual Founders Cup Golf Tournament was an outstanding success, drawing 120 golfers to Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River on September 12 for the Foundation’s largest scholarship fundraiser of the year.

Wasco County commissioners unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to put $15 million into a long-term endowment, choosing to bank a portion of the county’s extraordinary Google-era revenues for the future rather than spend the money now on infrastructure and other community projects.

Gorgeous Broadband, a new community-owned internet service provider, launched today, offering reliable, affordable broadband internet to Mid-Columbia residents over a network built and owned by QLife Network.

A free text message service delivers parenting tips, local events, preschool information, and more—right to your phone.

Starting Monday September 28, 2026 and lasting through Friday October 2, 2026, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning storm water catch basins in the Downtown Area.

The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of activities planned for Sept. 20 through 26, ranging from children’s programs and teen activities to dance classes, art, local history, and a movie at the Granada Theatre.

Firefighters built or prepared 331 miles of lines and roads while battling the Grasshopper Fire, leaving an extensive repair job as the blaze holds at 98% containment.

Local art, handmade goods, food and music will come together Sept. 20 as The Makerspace 97058 hosts its first Art Harvest celebration at its Browns Creek Road property.