In April, The Dalles crowns King Bing and Queen Ann. Most people understand the king. Bing still fills grocery shelves across America. Deep red. Firm. Sweet. Photogenic. But the queen deserves her celebration too.

The Beautification & Tree Committee proudly honors Marta and Wayne von Borstel with the April Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 1603 Morton.

Early detection was key in treating the newborn, especially as the parents were unaware they were carrying the gene that causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which can take away the ability to walk, eat or breathe. They highly recommend new parents are screened for it to protect their children.

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city over the next few weeks, weather permitting.

Registration is now open for one of the nation's longest-running and most iconic open water swimming events, the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim.

Downtown The Dalles will be bubbling with beverages, flowers, and fun tonight as Downtown The Dalles kicks off its First Friday season with an ode to Spring. Morning Showers are expected to give way to temperatures in the 60s this afternoon, making for great conditions to go sidewalk cruising and boutique beverage consuming.