Support Local 4-H and FFA Youth at the 2025 Wasco County Fair Livestock Auction
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is once again rallying the community to support youth agriculture by organizing a Chamber Pool for the upcoming Wasco County Fair Youth Livestock Auction.
Firefighters battle weather & fire near White Salmon as new fires ignite near Brewer Road and Bickleton
As the Burdoin Fire burns into its sixth day, firefighters are racing against rising temperatures and wind to contain the estimated 11,000-acre blaze threatening homes, infrastructure, and public lands in the Columbia River Gorge. New fires are also complicating efforts to protect people and structures.
Brewer Road Fire forces Evacuation for the communities of Klickitat & Wahkiacus
A fast-moving Brewer Road Fire broke out this afternoon on a remote, forested hillside along Brewer Road north of Klickitat, prompting Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations for the communities of Klickitat and Wahkiacus as fire crews raced to access the difficult terrain.
Record Breaker tastes pretty good for TD Food Pantry
Cody Miller loves to break records, especially in fundraising. The local owner of Grocery Outlet in The Dalles has taken this theme to a whole new level of philanthropy as he teamed up with the St. Vincent De Paul Board to raise money for it’s food bank. They’re standing on the precipice of greatness.
Bickleton/Big Horn Fire Evacuation Update, July 23, 4 p.m.: Klickitat County
As of 7/23/2024 at 12:30 PM and most current:
Level 3 "GO NOW" for North of Alder Creek, West to Crider Valley, East to Peterson; and from East Road to Sand Ridge Rd to the East and Alder Creek south to the Columbia River.
Level 2 "GET SET" for Middle Rd to the West, Coleman Rd to the North, Klickitat County Line to the East; and from Sand Ridge Rd to the Klickitat County Line.
Level 1 "GET READY" Evacuation for North of Coleman Rd to Stegeman and Van Horn, West to East Rd, East to Klickitat County Line.
Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall Visits The Dalles Veterans Home, Honoring Fallen Soldiers
The Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall made a poignant visit to the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, honoring fallen soldiers from Oregon.
Fire near Bickleton at 13,000 acres; one firefighter injured; gas plant threatened
Update July 23, 10:30 a.m.: Currently, the fire is threatening residential and agricultural lands, critical infrastructure and a natural gas plant. Level 3 - GO NOW: East Road to Sand Ridge Road to the East and Alder Creek South to the Columbia River. Level 2 - GET SET: Sand Ridge Road to the Klickitat County Line.
Sweep Master Rolls Down Steep Road, flips in The Dalles; Driver Hospitalized
A Sweep Master lost control and rolled down Case Street near the Wasco County Courthouse today, ultimately flipping and coming to a stop in the middle of E. 7th Street.
Mosier Fire burning toward I-84; Fast response helps slow blaze; No one reported injured
Update, July 23, 10:30 a.m. — 100 structures are within the fire’s immediate reach, estimated Spokesman Andy Dwyer. The fire is in the urban interface bringing in engines and firefighters who will work from a defensive tack to keep homes from burning.
Customer at Denny's in TD sees robbery in progress, covertly calls for police
A customer, who was there with family having a late dinner, said she observed a man come into the restaurant at about 2:40 a.m., and he brandished a knife and demanded money from the Denny’s employee behind the register.
Column: Sandals, Kittens, and The Art of Being Selfless
She loved that little ball of fur. I paid the bill. There was a man in the clinic watching what had transpired. Remarkably, he gave his name and phone number to the clinician, saying he’d pay the kitten’s future medical expenses.