Grasshopper Fire Reaches 76% Containment as Crews Continue Mop-Up, Highway 35 Work
With containment at 76%, crews are making progress on the Grasshopper Fire, but hot, dry conditions, shifting winds and possible thunderstorms remain concerns.
Wrong-Way Driver on I-84 Arrested After Nearly Hitting Two Vehicles near Celilo Park
A third alleged wrong-way driver has been reported on Interstate 84 in the Columbia Gorge in recent months after Oregon State Police stopped a 33-year-old Pasco man with a 0.22% BAC near The Dalles.
Win Horan plays Herbring House on Friday; bring cash and a chair
Win Horan brings her fiery Irish fiddle to The Dalles on Friday, joined by an all-star lineup for a lively night of traditional Irish music.
2025 El Grito Celebration Welcomes Everyone
For the fourth year in a row, the Washington side of the Gorge will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito, a cultural celebration open to all community members. Admission is free and the event will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.
Blaze the Trail to The Dalles: Rip City Rally Rolls in Sept. 18
The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing Rip City to the Gorge next month as part of their 11th annual Rip City Rally, with a community celebration scheduled in The Dalles on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Public Notice for Hostetler & W 10th St for School
With the start of school right around the corner, we are racing to allow traffic to pass through W 10th St for access. Paving is scheduled for the main reconstructed area between Hostetler and Floral on September 2nd; on this day, the street will remain closed, allowing for paving following the attached traffic control plan.
SBA Relief Still Available to Oregon Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the Rowena Wildfire
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Oregon of the Sept. 15 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by the Rowena Wildfire occurring June 11-19.
Basalt Commons Appeal denied; Groundbreaking in 18 months?
The decision gives developers the green light to proceed with the project, barring any additional appeals to the project being made to The Dalles City Council. The project would have an immediate impact on the local housing shortage and is expected to create the equivalent of 478 full-time jobs in its first decade and contribute $16.9 million in payroll, according to developer Mary Hanlon of The Dalles.
Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Update - August 21, 2024
Today, crews will work to strengthen established containment lines. Heavy equipment operators will utilize masticators, skidders, and feller bunchers to process suppression-generated debris, converting it into more manageable and less flammable material.
El Grito event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
Returning for a third year, El Grito will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge on Sunday, September 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rhinegarten Park in White Salmon. Admission is free, and the event is open to all.
