Some of my earliest friendships were with kids who traveled each year to pick alongside their parents. We’d race through the orchard rows after chores, share snacks, and swap stories in Spanglish long before I even realized what that was. Their families were, and still are, essential to this place. They bring the hands that harvest and the heart that keeps the tradition going.

Wahler and Steward responded to the capsized boat in the Columbia River on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2025 with several individuals in the water. Due to the quick action and efforts by these Deputies, along with other agencies, 6 individuals were rescued.

The 37th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Port of The Dalles is keen to appoint the new Commissioner at their May 14, 2025, Port Commission Regular Session Meeting. Accordingly, find following the position vacancy notice and application; the deadline to apply is May 4, 2025.

Cherry Fest is hitting a fevered pitch as locals throw it into high gear tomorrow. Even the weatherman is getting in on it. Temps on Saturday are to hit 71 degrees Fahrenheit with winds in the single digits, according to the National Weather Service. Some events downtown kick off at 4 p.m. today

Join other Klickitat County business professionals at this special forum on Workforce Childcare Needs. Guest speakers and committee members will share what they have learned about the affect the childcare crisis is having in our community. Information will be provided on KCCC's work supporting the licensing of new childcare providers in the area.

“I feel like I needed this to be pushing myself,” Peterson said on Thursday, April 24 from the town of Idyllwild, Calif, an unincorporated town of 3,000 with a labrador for a mayor near the San Jacinto Wilderness. “We’re hiking everyday, camping and packing, but it is cool how everything is so different everyday.”

Driver flees from arrest after warrants discovered. Chase at speeds up to 110 mph ensued before spike strips were used to flatten tires of suspect vehicle.

TD Councilors will look at community fee disbursements, tax abatements for PowderPure, Code Enforcement, green-lighting a contract for Dog River Pipe Replacements and will also hold an executive session to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.

"For eons, the night was lit only by the moon and stars, and life on this planet evolved under regular cycles of bright days and dark nights. The night we know now is liberally colonized with artificial light—from billboards to parking lots to street lights—even while we sleep. Join the LIVE presentation or ZOOM, Monday, April 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Read more here.