The City of The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee is pleased to recognize Judy and Ray Smitke as recipients of the July Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 2311 Radio Way.

An early morning vegetation fire along Highway 197 is under investigation after reports that individuals were shooting fireworks into dry grass, according to Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue.

Multiple wildfires continued burning across Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco counties Friday morning, prompting evacuations, destroying homes and drawing firefighting resources from across the Mid-Columbia

The Cove Creek Fire has grown to about 2,000 acres in Wheeler County, prompting evacuations, road closures and the closure of the Clarno Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Officials say the Lyle Cherry Orchard Preserve will remain closed indefinitely as crews assess fire damage, repair trails and allow the landscape to recover following the Lyle Hill Fire.

An allegedly impaired Hood River man was arrested Thursday after Oregon State Police say he rammed multiple vehicles while driving eastbound on Interstate 84 from Mosier before being stopped in The Dalles.

From aerospace engineer to craft brewing pioneer, Matt Swihart’s path to founding Double Mountain Brewery was anything but ordinary. In a recent appearance on the CCC News Podcast, Swihart shared his story of how passion, persistence, and a touch of rebellion shaped one of Hood River’s most beloved breweries and pubs.

Adventist Health’s system philanthropy team launched a corporate giving campaign to offer the system’s more than 30,000 employees a way to provide direct support to their Columbia Gorge colleagues impacted by the fire. The program ensures 100% of each donation goes directly to affected employees.

The Dalles Swim Team has been making a splash this summer, enjoying sunny weather and heating up the competition in the pool.

Cuts will impact parole and probation services, marine patrols, mental health programs for first responders, search and rescue operations, and emergency management.

Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds impacted Southeast Wasco County and other parts of the state early this morning and only minimally impacted the Larch Creek Fire area.

Legends of The Dalles will bring 7 hours of music to our fair city this Saturday with legends such as The Marshall Tucker Band, HEART guitar man Roger Fisher, Latin - American Fusion with The Bobby Torres Ensemble, and the Blues, Rock and Soul of Eric Sugar Larsen. Read more here.