The Dalles secured a $49,840 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to add shade canopies at Federal Street Plaza, improving summer comfort and supporting a more vibrant, visitor-friendly downtown that drives local economic activity.

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.