Happy New Year: Sturgeon Season opens in TD and Bonneville Pools on Jan. 1
Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.
Historic Mitchell Point Tunnel Dedication Event Scheduled for November 16
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and project partners are dedicating the new Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail on Saturday, Nov. 16.
F-15 Flyover Scheduled to Honor Veterans in The Dalles on November 11
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce a remarkable tribute to our veterans with a scheduled flyover on Monday, November 11, 2024, featuring two F-15 Eagle fighter jets soaring above our community.
City of White Salmon seeks applicants for $3,000 scholarships
The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025. Learn more here.
Gorge jammed and jammin': C Notes start it off in TD Nov. 9
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association presents The Four C Notes on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium in The Dalles. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Lectures, art, music, comedy and entertainment are in good supply during the next few weeks. Check it all out here.
Election Day: It's now or never; Get 'em in before 8 p.m.
As of Monday, Oct. 7, Wasco and Hood River counties is off around 10 percent compared to the past midterm election of 2018. But there is still time. You have until 8 p.m. to get your ballots dropped off today, Tuesday, Nov. 8. And all ballot boxes in Oregon are open until 8 p.m. regardless of weather conditions.
Understanding the Day of the Dead
Creating a representation that we call "Altar of the Dead". With offerings and other things with meaning for our loved ones. For us it is to celebrate life after death, remembering all those who have gone before us to a new life, but are still in our hearts.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment - Nov. 8
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 Collision of Rhythm, Jose Maya, Willy & Nelson, Brigid’s Crossing, P.K. Hoffman, Schwag, Southern Sons, Jamie’s Rock and Roll Legends, Tassie Mack, Peggy Ohlson, Jen Smith and Jennifer Takahashi
COVID leaves 46-year-old TD woman with chronic lung issues
Helen Mendoza urges friends to get the vaccine after getting it herself and now struggles daily with fatigue and breathing.
TD Harriers exceed State expectations in Eugene
With breezy and muddy conditions, very few Riverhawk runners saw their best times at the State Meet in Eugene this weekend, and yet both teams placed significantly better than expected.