These little tree fairies come by the mouthful every fall, reminding us to light our pumpkins. Up close, they reveal their beautiful blue and white colors even if they stick us in the eye.

On Wednesday mornings across the Columbia Gorge, coolers snap open, boxes are labeled, and flats of greens, fruit, eggs, breads, cheeses, and flowers head out the door. By afternoon, those orders—placed through Gorge Farmer Collective, a farmer-owned cooperative of 35+ local farms- are waiting at neighborhood pickup spots from The Dalles to Mosier and Lyle.

From early-morning runs to late-night fireworks over the Columbia, Gorge communities are celebrating Independence Day with full-day schedules of family-friendly festivities on Thursday, July 4. Whether you're in The Dalles or Stevenson, there’s a celebration nearby for everyone.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Area), faces an existential threat after the Washington State House voted to eliminate all state funding for the agency.

Santa is stuffing the chimney with some hot tickets as Trout Lake Hall, Everybody’s Brewing and Bargeway tear open some entertainment packages. Hop on this slay ride of entertainment as Saint Drake reins in a heard of art, music and comedy in this giggin’ guide.

Bargeway grabs some gold in this Giggin’ Guide as the whole of middle gorge is firing off like a dragon spewing flames of music, art and entertainment that warms this December from the inside out. It may be too much - remember to stop, drop and roll.

Your cup of Holiday fun runneth over in this butterball of Gigs, art, comedy Gorge wide. The Bargeway kicks it off with a full gravy boat as Al and Nolan Hare load up for Wild Turkey Wednesday tonight.

A storm of entertainment is brewin’ in the Gorge and it’s hard not to get sucked up into this cyclone of gigs, art and music. Come on Storm Trackers! Take a ride in this most excellent guide starting with some Crazy Delicious Asian tonight, Nov. 20 at the Bargeway.

The Dalles Civic welcomes the Masters Family Circus with The Dalles-only Ronelle and Alejandro Masters This Saturday and Sunday. The Bargeway kicks off the fun with Crazy Delicious Asian delicacies tonight, Nov. 13. You want variety - we have it all in this guide of all things art, music and entertainment gorge-wide.

News You Can Use in this Giggin’ Guide! Catch Bargeways’ Crazy Delicious Asian tonight and Tacos and Tequila with Victor Johnson on Thursday. This Turkey of Entertainment is so packed, you’ll need an extra plate.

Do You Have Your Costume Yet? Halloween Starts Early and We’ve Got You Covered! By the Way: The Halloween Season has been extended to Nov. 1! All that and more News You Can Use! Catch Baregeways’ Crazy Delicious Asian tonight and Tacos and Tequila with Al Hare on Thursday.

Bargeway Blows out Waterfront Wednesday with Brittany Danielle. Vinyl makes a comeback times two in HR and TD Arcade leveling up. That’s just a taste of this flavorful Giggin Guide Gorge wide with more variety than Paul Simon’s Paella!

Jumpin' Vic Johnson hits the Bargeway Pub this Saturday after returning home from a recent trip to Ireland. The Gorge Giggin' Guide is howling this week with Halloween happenings and Festivus for the rest-of-us.

Bargeway Pub lines it up with great music and NFL Football on Sunday and Monday. The Giggin Guide gets fungified this week as we take a look at the Stevenson Mushroom Fest. Take a deep trip into entertainment with this mind-altering look at local awesomeness!

Chris Baron floods the stage at the Bargeway tonight for Waterfront Wednesday, Sept. 25. This entertainment pot we call the giggin' guide is fit to be tied. Better read it before the lid blows off. It's spillin' music, art, film and comedy like a bucket of soul gravy on a bed of gifted biscuits.

The Mendoza family is working toward a dream with Columbia Gorge Habitat For Humanity. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath Habitat home in The Dalles is nearing completion, and Rey Mendoza and Veronica Gonzalez are looking forward to move-in day.

With a major uptick in flu cases, the U.S. Center for Disease Control has sent out a Health Advisory to healthcare providers regarding the importance of prescribing antiviral medications for patients with the flu this year. Flu shots are available. Click here to find out more.

The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance, once a standalone organization, is now a program of The Next Door.

Bees have returned to the orchards around The Dalles after a historic snowfall on Monday, April 11. Orchard View Farm’s Mike Omeg was right. They’re showing up for work.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Al Hare, Gary Pryor, St. Patrick’s Celebration, Tim Mayer CD, Rich Wilkins, Jazz series, Zumba for Y.E.S. House, NW Cherry Festival, Marty Stuart, Modern English, Billy Bob Thornton, Got Your Six, Wayo Hogan, Cici Artemisia, The Riff Ratts, Garrett Brenan, jamgrass, Matt Coughlin and Jugtime Ragband.