As leaders weigh millions in urban renewal funds, a deeper question emerges: how to define and connect The Dalles’ history, culture and future.

Oregon’s statewide early childhood literacy nonprofit SMART Reading gave away its 5 millionth book to a child in Oregon at an event at Hayhurst Elementary on March 12, 2026. This marked a major milestone in the organization’s mission to help Oregon students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and develop a lifelong passion for reading.

After a highly successful HOOT fest in The Dalles, Jonathan Zilka and his group of volunteers are bringing the second rendition of The Grand Dalles Music Fest, a 3-day fest featuring jams, dancing and some incredible bands at the end of May.

Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter

Plans for an 80-room luxury resort at the Sunshine Mill were embraced by The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency on Monday night, however, Board Members want to see additional information before they make any decisions on funding the project.

It might be good for locals to take after Qui and suit up for liquid sunshine as National Weather Service predictions are calling for more rain through Friday. They are also calling for partly sunny on Saturday, March 22 with a high of 55.

The annual Easter Egg Scramble is back! Columbia Gorge Honda & Toyota partners with Bicoastal Media to produce this long-time community event

Houselessness can happen to anyone at any age. Just ask Teri Hounslow.  Following a divorce, Hounslow kept houselessness at bay—well, kind of. She had been running a campsite with her husband before that job and their marriage dissolved. Then, at over 60 years old, she found herself without a place to stay.

Thirteen Juniors are competing in the Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program set to go off tomorrow, Saturday, March 20. Talents including tap dancing, singing, violin, a monologue, color guard, even balance beam will be on display. The program has been year’s in the making. Read all about the participants here.