Providence Hospice of the Gorge is offering a series of free, professionally facilitated grief support groups this year for adults coping with the death of a loved one, including a new group forming in The Dalles this spring.

The Dalles Public Library hosts a full week of events including STEAM programs, crafts, music lessons and games for kids, teens and adults.

Labor costs bend upward like a branch in the wind, while cherry prices whip back and forth. Farmers can only take so much strain before something snaps.

A new downtown music and arts festival will bring dozens of performances and community events to The Dalles this weekend as The Dalles Hoot takes over multiple venues March 6–8.

Two outstanding seniors from The Dalles High School, Everest Lenardson and Aiden Nunez, were surprised this morning with one of the most prestigious academic honors offered by Oregon State University.

Columbia Gorge Community College will host Oregon Transfer Day on March 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hook Café on The Dalles Campus at 400 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles.

Join Gorge non-profits and connect with experts to learn about the importance of estate planning and adding organizations to your will.

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.

“The Boys of ‘61” is the topic of the Saturday, March 7th Vercouteren Regional History Forum at the Original Wasco County Courthouse. 

The Dalles Public Library will host a wide variety of free programs and activities for all ages throughout early March, including hands-on crafts, wellness classes, gaming, educational workshops and family events.

The Dalles Swim Team sent three 10 and under swimmers to the Arena OSI state championship meet this past weekend, February 21-22, in Springfield, Oregon.

This year the City is asking citizens to make a special effort to prevent unsightly damage to street trees that have low hanging branches. Trimming branches before collision breaks branches is healthier for trees. Tree trimming also prevents damage to tall vehicles like package delivery vans, recreational vehicles, garbage trucks and school buses.

The Cherry Stomp Dance storms back into the The Dalles Civic Auditorium on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. — bringing the music, the memories, and the magic back to The Civic for one unforgettable night.

Kiwanis Thursday Noon Program for March 2026

From LEGO pizza night to Bluey visits and book clubs, The Dalles Public Library offers free February events for all ages, including crafts, classes and games.

The Wasco County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will meet Monday evening to review livestock losses, consider funding applications, and continue its work supporting local ranchers affected by wolf activity.

The Wasco County Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the Maupin Chamber of Commerce and the Maupin Dig & Hoe Garden Club, are thrilled to announce the return of the 4th Annual Garden Expo. Community members, gardening enthusiasts, and curious newcomers are invited to join the event in Maupin on Saturday, March 14th.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games, and family-friendly events with programs for children, teens, and adults throughout the week.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games and family-friendly Valentine-themed events from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14, with programs for children, teens and adults throughout the week.

From hands-on playdates and STEAM activities to author talks, crafts, and teen programs, The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of free events for all ages during the week of Feb. 2–7.