Hood River welcomes the peak of harvest season with two signature waterfront celebrations on back-to-back October weekends. The second annual Hood River Orchard & Ale Festival and the 44th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Festival bring together the flavors, makers, and scenery that define fall in the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites the community to support its annual Empty Bowls Benefit, a beloved evening dedicated to raising critical funds to help end hunger across the Columbia Gorge.

Rain has calmed the 93,993-acre Grasshopper Fire and helped crews reach 84% containment, though slick roads, falling rocks and weakened trees pose new hazards.

From 1,800 firefighters to showers, kitchens, medics and mobile bunkhouses, the Grasshopper Fire camp operates like a small city — one built to move overnight.

If approved, Wasco County’s endowment could eventually generate millions of dollars annually for infrastructure, essential services and community investments — without raising taxes or spending the fund’s principal.

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping tame the 93,972-acre Grasshopper Fire, but gusty winds, weakened trees and muddy roads could create new hazards for crews.

The Klickitat State Park Trail near Lyle trades dramatic vistas for quieter rewards — wildlife, wildflowers, river views and a peaceful path worth slowing down to savor.

The Dalles Performing Arts Society will be paying homage to events of September 11th , 2001, and honoring the life of one of Country Music’s most beloved singers.

Oregon Black Pioneers’ Mariah Rocker will bring 450 years of Black history to The Dalles in a free Sept. 26 presentation.

The Dalles Public Works Department will begin cleaning stormwater catch basins across the city Tuesday, Sept. 8, with work expected to continue through Friday, Oct. 2.

Wasco County has downgraded Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices as the 93,972-acre Grasshopper Fire remains 83% contained and crews prepare for substantial rain.

MCCAC released its annual report today, with a highlight of helping 221 people move from houselessness into permanent housing while expanding shelter, eviction prevention and case management efforts across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties in fiscal year 2024-25.

The Dalles Public Library opens September with crafts, music, family programs, Pilates, gaming, improv and more, offering activities for children, teens and adults Sept. 1-5.

Containment of the 93,961-acre Grasshopper Fire has climbed from 76% to 83% as crews secure active areas and prepare for cooler, wetter weather.

After a month of soft openings and training, the D’Avonzos are ready to bring their Goldendale Italian restaurant to the much larger location in downtown The Dalles. Grand opening is set for Tuesday.

Morgan points to years of elected-board experience and collaboration, while Sheppard emphasizes his emergency-services background, affordability and a ground-level approach to representing residents.

A 20-year-old Goldendale man was flown by LifeFlight to OHSU on Aug. 26 after a serious crash on Interstate 84 near The Dalles that blocked the highway for about 2½ hours.

Wasco County commissioners will weigh a long-term endowment Wednesday as residents question whether potentially tens of millions in data center revenue should be locked away for 15 years or partly invested in infrastructure now.

Nine acres donated to the Indian Creek Trail will connect two trail sections, creating more than four miles of continuous pedestrian and bicycle access through Hood River.

The Grasshopper Fire remains at 76% containment and 93,886 acres as crews make progress in the southwest corner and forecasters eye possible rain by Wednesday.