Wasco County advanced wildfire preparedness by mapping high-risk rural roads, approved new emergency communications upgrades, adopted a regional energy resilience plan and reviewed strong year-end finances.

Wasco County commissioners approved nearly $885,000 in matching funds for a $1 million state grant and authorized contract negotiations as plans move forward for the Oak Ranch RV Park west of The Dalles.

Drivers throughout the Columbia Gorge can expect increased speed enforcement as local, county and state law enforcement agencies join a statewide campaign aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives.

A new resource center at Pueblo del Rio apartments in Roosevelt aims to bring food assistance, rental support, technology access and other essential services directly to one of Klickitat County's most isolated communities.

Developer is just weeks away from securing funding to construct the 116-apartment Basalt Commons on the former Griffith Motors site. Shovels could dig in as early as the end of the year.

Despite the loss of 56 homes to the Rowena Fire, no fatalities have been confirmed as of Sunday, according to an official assessment by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Dalles Elks and Iron Fitness are providing clothes and other necessary items for people recently burned out of their homes during the Rowena Fire.

LEVEL 2 - GET SET from Hulse Rd in the north to the White River in the south, east to the Deschutes River and west to Hwy 197. From the west side of the City of Tygh Valley to the intersection of Wamic Market Rd and Fairgrounds Rd., north to the intersection of Fairgrounds Rd. and Shadybrook Rd., east to Hwy 197 and the Deschutes River, from Hwy 197 in the north to the White River in the south. This area has been lowered from Level 3.

Despite low humidity and high winds predicted to gust to 29 mph on Sunday, July 14, it appears firefighters were able to keep the Larch Creek Fire in check. Winds are predicted to subside for the next few days, reducing the chances of flames breaching the fire lines.

A 58-year-old woman recently died after spilling out of a raft in the Upper White Salmon River. She was pinned under water for several minutes before a guide located her on Saturday, July 15. She died despite efforts to revive her and additional care at a nearby hospital.

City Manager, Matthew Klebes is pleased to announce Dan Spatz has joined the City of The Dalles team as the Economic Development Officer (EDO) starting July 17, 2023.

Up and at ‘em - TD was buzzing this morning as locals find their Zen, grab their grub and find some cool spots and good deals on Saturday, July 15.