Wasco County commissioner candidate Dick Schaffeld said the county must rethink how it spends public dollars, arguing for a more balanced approach that benefits the entire region rather than select projects or communities.

Schaffeld, who is running for Position No. 3 in the May 19 primary election, shared his views during a recent CCCNews podcast interview, where he addressed housing, wildfire preparedness, economic development and the county’s growing revenue from data centers.

As spring returns to the Hood River Valley and orchards and wildflowers come into bloom, the Hood River Cider Fest returns for its 11th year with a new setting and expanded offerings for 2026.

Here locally, that means 250,000 fewer pounds of food annually for some 6,400 people who seek assistance for food scarcity monthly, according to Columbia Gorge Food Banks’ Breen Goodwin, Executive Director.

The Columbia Gorge Early Learning & Resilience Center (ELRC) has been a project long in the making.  The intent of the project is to remodel Chenowith Middle School on the west side of The Dalles,  Oregon, to allow for community-based supports and transform it into a child care center for up to 200  children.

A Boardman man was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly hitting a U-Haul truck and driving recklessly on Interstate 84 in Wasco County.

Natalia’s life was on track to becoming everything she’d hoped for. She was happily married, living in Hood River with her new husband and kids, and had another baby on the way. Little did she know, her entire world would soon come crashing down around her.  

The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites you to our first comedy show on April 19th featuring the great Carmen Lagala! This is the first of a three-part series presented by D&D Comedy.

The $195 million House Bill that would fund “Fathers of the Columbia Gorge,” appears to be reaching critical mass as the U.S. House has sent the bill onto the Senate where it has already been assigned to committee and is expected to gain full support with few changes.

Many stopped by the “Love Where You Live” First Friday event to meet local artists, bakers, musicians, jewelry makers, artisan foods and photographers who “popped up” inside downtown shops, restaurants, and bars for the evening to sell their goods and chat with customers.

Things are popping this weekend as live music and First Friday events in both The Dalles and Hood River offer up some fun entertainment and dance opportunities. So, no singing the blues; put on your dancing shoes.