Classic Pontiacs from across the region will gather Saturday at Riverfront Park for the only Regional GTOAA-sanctioned Pontiac show west of the Mississippi River.

Candidate for Wasco County Commissioner asks for patience as final official results of campaign are certified on June 15, offers prayers for Brady family.

Communities in Mosier and Wasco will honor fallen service members Monday with Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and family-friendly events continuing long-standing local traditions.

The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Downtown Beautification Grant. This grant provides reimbursement of up to $300 to eligible downtown businesses and property owners for projects that enhance the visual appeal of their storefronts.

In a surprise announcement event yesterday, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Dr. Charlene Williams joined Oregon Lottery leaders, North Wasco County School District Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal, and The Dalles Middle School Principal Sherri Kilgore and Assistant Principal Shudhi Datta in honoring Erica Carrillo as Oregon’s 2026 Education Support Professional of the Year. Carrillo is the Bilingual Family Liaison at The Dalles Middle School.

On May 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:36 AM, Frontier Regional 911received a report of a capsized flat-bottom boat near river marker 252 on the Columbia River near Arlington, Oregon. A caller also reported several items floating in the water, including a backpack and a cooler.

Following Commissioner Phil Brady’s death, Wasco County confirms Mike Urness will run unopposed for Position 3 on the November ballot.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Wasco County Board of County Commissioners, and county fire districts are issuing a debris burn ban that will go into effect beginning at 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 2nd.

Curt Gray is ending his working career on a high note, after stepping down this month from his role as the Skamania County Housing Department Coordinator for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). 

Klickitat County Sheriff’s Deputy Vehicle Collision on Hwy 14, May 21

Architect Chris Hodney has requested that the City of The Dalles allow three lots at the former Griffith Motors buildings at 523 E. Third Street to be consolidated to construct “a new five-story, multifamily, mixed-use development.”

Even though five candidates are vying for Wasco County Commissioner, Position 2 and there is a heated race for Wasco County District Attorney between Kara Davis and Travis Marston, turnout stood at a little less than 26 percent this morning, Gambee said. She implored locals to fill in their ovals and turn in their votes.

The answers came faster than a soft shell taco salad bowl through a deep fryer, and locals had it right 90 percent of the time as this photo of a TD ‘90s icon above brought a lot of smiles. Find out who won the contest here.

Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill has thrown his hat in the ring for the primary election on May 21, 2024. Thus far Magill and County Assessor Jill Amery are the only two incumbents that have committed to running for their respective positions. However, Chrissy Zaugg is looking to step up into County Clerk Lisa Gambee’s shoes as she will not run again.

Local TD resident is able to escape blaze of her own home, but much of it was destroyed after the fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 21.