This Week at The Dalles Library: Jan. 5, 2026
The Dalles Public Library will host a full slate of January programs, including winter reading, STEAM activities, crafts, storytimes and family events, with offerings for preschoolers through adults throughout the month.
The Next Door Inc. Recognizes Gorge Local, Lars Reierson, As 2023 Philanthropist of the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is thrilled to announce Lars Reierson as the recipient of our Philanthropist of the Year award! This recognition celebrates Lars’ exceptional generosity, significant community involvement, and outstanding philanthropic impact on The Next Door and the Gorge communities we serve.
Skamania County Emergency Warming Shelter open January 11
The Skamania County Emergency Warming Shelter in Stevenson opens on January 11, 2023. It is expected to be available through mid to late March, depending on weather conditions. The shelter is located near the Hegewald Center and is operated by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP).
Salmon at a Crossroads: Sense of Place January 17th
Sense of Place will feature Salmon at a Crossroads on January 17th, 2024. This event will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream. In recent years, sockeye salmon in the Columbia and Snake rivers have experienced devastating mass die-offs, because water temperatures were too hot. The Little White Salmon River and nearby tributaries in the Gorge have also experienced tragic losses.
D21 closes school for Tuesday, Jan. 4th.
North Wasco County School District just announced it will be closed Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
