Wildfires sparked by last week's lightning storm continue to burn across the Mid-Columbia, with new evacuation notices issued Sunday in Wasco and Gilliam counties as firefighters battle several large fire complexes.

The Dalles City Council is scheduled to consider two special ordinances at its July 27 meeting, including the annexation of property within the city's urban growth boundary and the approval of a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for Q-Life Intergovernmental Agency. The proposed ordinances will be available for public review in the council agenda packet beginning July 20, and members of the public may register to testify before the meeting.

Two motorcyclists were injured Saturday morning in a crash involving a group ride on Interstate 84 near Rufus, according to the Oregon State Police.

Pizza, video games, ice cream, music, magic, art, and even a little boot-scootin’ — this week at The Dalles Public Library is packed with fun and inspiration for all ages. Whether you’re diving into a book discussion, crafting something unique, or dancing in the park, the library has something to make your summer shine.

They say tariffs are about fairness. They call them leverage. They tell us to "hold the line" for the good of the nation. But when you’re the one standing in the line of fire, all that tough talk starts to sound a little hollow.

Multiple agencies respond to a complicated house fire that included trailers, brush and ammunition in South Hood River on Wednesday night, July 20 at about 10:45 p.m.

Music is in play. Check out this week in entertainment, including venues Working Hands Beer, Wasco County Fair & Rodeo, Ruins, Double Mountain, Columbia Center for the Arts, Zim’s, TD Library, CG Bluegrass Festival, Lavender Daze, Granada, The Pines, Mid Columbia Concert Association, Taphouse, White Salmon Library, Jackson Park, Tilly Jane’s, Everybody’s Brewing, TD Eagles, Stave and Stone, Jacob Williams, Sunshine Mill, Arlington, Grateful Vineyard, HR Library, Gorge Gear sale, Klickitat Canyon Days, Kickstand Coffee

Crews were out early this morning excavating and setting the forms for the foundation on the 33rd Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity home at 800 E. 13th Street in The Dalles.

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 the Hood River County Fair Schedule, Mark Daly’s new release and the Santana-inspired Soul Sacrifice. Read more here.

Esquites are like creamed corn’s sexy cousin. This snack blends corn, cheese, cream, with a dash of chili lime salt on top all conveniently in a cup of bliss. Because the corn is warm it melts the cheese creating that Instagram-worthy cheese pull.