City Employees Push for 'Above Average' pay hike as inflation pounds disposable income
City employees urged The Dalles City Council to approve higher wages, saying rising grocery, gas, housing and utility costs are outpacing pay and making it harder to retain workers.
Hidden Century-Old Sewer Line Adds $364K to First Street Project, Delays Completion
An unexpected 100-year-old sewer line beneath downtown The Dalles will add $364,223 to the First Street streetscape project while pushing completion into July 2027.
Battle Ground man allegedly pulls 9mm in I-84 Road Rage Incident near Biggs Junction
Driver denies allegation. 9mm hand gun found in driver’s console and seized as evidence.
Juneteenth Celebration Brings Music, Art, Food & Community to Jackson Park in HR
“It was awesome in a sense of community, but also having something like this in the Gorge is special, and I hope it begins to spread. The music was great. You can just feel the passion… — Kesomi Palaki.
Failure to Yield Leads to Two-Car Crash on Hwy 197 & Columbia View Drive in TD
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 197 and Columbia View Drive on Friday afternoon sent two vehicles into a guardrail and utility pole, but no serious injuries were reported.
HR Council considers 11 townhouses on Wasco St., extension of emergency declaration on immigration enforcement
Hood River council will consider extending its immigration emergency declaration and decide a disputed townhouse rezoning as officials balance housing needs and land-use concerns.
Century-Old Sewer Line Discovery Adds Nearly $500K to First Street Streetscape Project in TD
A century-old downtown sewer main discovered near the Baldwin Saloon could add nearly $500,000 and 73 days to The Dalles' First Street Streetscape Project.
This Week at The Dalles Library: June 23, 2025
Adventure awaits this week at The Dalles-Wasco County Library! From building your own stuffed pal to battling with Magic decks, crafting tie-dye tees to joining a live otter-inspired author talk, the library has something for every explorer, creator, and curious mind. Whether you're a kid, a teen, or just young at heart, this is your invitation to level up your summer, one library visit at a time.
This Week at The Dalles Library: June 16, 2025
The library is turning up the summer fun! From scavenger hunts and global music to hands-on crafts, movie nights, and marshmallow-filled pajama parties, this week’s lineup is packed with ways to connect, create, and chill. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or just a curious mind, you’ll find something to spark your imagination—and maybe win a prize or two.
Victim identified in TD shooting; police asking for assistance
This investigation is still active and any information can help bring justice for Michael. We are aware of several direct witnesses who left prior to police arriving and we wish to speak to all of them
Firefighters stage in Tygh Valley to battle fire in Warm Springs
The S-503 Fire continues to burn in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribe of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Initial attack activity is expected to increase as lightning activity moves through the area.