Mayor Rich Mays will not seek re-election, opening a three-way race for The Dalles' top office as CCCNews begins its 2026 candidate interview series.

Less than a day after approving a controversial townhouse project, Hood River leaders argued that zoning changes alone won't solve the city's housing crisis.

A century-old downtown sewer main discovered near the Baldwin Saloon could add nearly $500,000 and 73 days to The Dalles' First Street Streetscape Project.

Webber Street closure concerns dominate as business reports steep loss, while The Dalles council approves a $146K archaeology contract and shifts nonprofit funding process.

The Dalles City Council will consider a $146,804 increase tied to downtown construction, approve elevator upgrades and discuss a new nonprofit funding program at its Monday evening meeting.

A split 4-1 vote moves the downtown plaza forward, but not before councilors raised concerns about long-term maintenance, chemicals and nearly $1 million tied to the splash pad.

Council unanimously adopted a room tax ordinance updating the city’s lodging tax law while delaying a decision on whether Oregon should administer collections.

City leaders will weigh a long-range employment plan as most of The Dalles’ largest industrial sites have already been developed into data centers over the past two decades.

The Dalles residents citing fear and disruption tied to immigration enforcement are expected to shape tonight’s City Council meeting, where leaders will consider a resolution acknowledging impacts and outlining community support actions.

The proposed law would treat a property as a public nuisance if three qualifying incidents occur within six months, including disturbances within 300 feet caused by patrons or invitees affecting nearby homes, businesses, or public spaces.

The Dalles City Council could take the next steps in bringing the Federal Street Plaza to fruition in the downtown business district as leaders look to build pedestrian and tourism traffic and bolster the local economy.

The Dalles City Council will vote Monday, June 2, on whether to authorize a $465,000 tourism promotion contract with The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, following the submission of five bids for the job.

It was the second time the subdivision being sought by Jason Alford has been reaffirmed in a month as The Dalles Planning Commission also came to the same conclusion on April 17.

Approval of a  29-unit subdivision in East The Dalles is now being appealed to The Dalles City Council after the planning commission denied an appeal by neighbors to the project two weeks ago. 

The Dalles City Council is set to convene tonight at 5:30 p.m. to decide on issues of proposed cost-of-living adjustments for city employees, regulations surrounding fireworks displays, and policies on overnight parking within city limits.​

City Manager Matthew Klebes will enter into a agreements with Wasco County and Parks & Rec. to provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and the district's parks, totaling $192,000.

In a 5-0 vote Council unanimously affirmed the 60-foot height permit for the Basalt Commons, a mixed-use building for business, and 116 apartments proposed for the former Griffth Motors, a half-acre lot at 523 E. Third Street.

For candidates intending to run in the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election, packets are now available online and in the City Clerk’s office. Three City Councilor positions are open for election, each with a term of four years.

Councilor Dan Richardson said the increase of a $100 to $400 monthly stipend would help the diversity and number of people seeking election to Council, providing a broader voice for residents.

The Dalles City Council was turning letters like Vanna White as The Dalles Booster Club asked to rekindle an old tradition and muster some local pride.