Witches cast a spell on downtown The Dalles
Witches invaded downtown The Dalles for a magical weekend of masquerade costumes, dancing, decorated businesses and a broomstick performance that delighted spectators of all ages.
Want to change a kid’s life? Read a book with them.
Reading together builds confidence, strengthens bonds and creates rituals that can last a lifetime. SMART Reading volunteers help The Dalles children discover books, knowledge and opportunity.
The Dalles urban renewal board to consider Granada grant, help paying fees for new business
A proposed program would help eligible businesses cover system development charges, while the Granada Theatre seeks $21,600 for safety and accessibility improvements.
Reminder- E 13 th Street Pavement Preservation Project - Monday Oct. 19, 2026,
The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, October 19, 2026, through Thursday, October 29, 2026
Who Really Pays the Bill: The Tariff Boomerang Hitting America’s Farmers
When politicians promise to “make China pay,” it sounds tough. It sounds patriotic. But here’s the truth no one likes to admit: China doesn’t pay these tariffs. America does.
The Dalles: Little Rose City too; who knew?
With a population of 16,000, The Dalles can claim more roses per person in our rose garden than “the city of roses,” Portland, Oregon.
Seduced by a Rose
For the first time ever this spring, I bought a pair of rose bushes for our yard. My husband enjoys his view of the roses from his man cave. They serve as a reminder that I will care as lovingly for him as I do them.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Oct. 20, 2025
This Week at The Dalles Library: Oct. 20, 2025
Festival Mushrooms in Stevenson as hundreds flock for fungi
The “Mushroom Hunt,” drew 350 participants to collect stamps from various locations and invited them to attend special events, presentations and demonstrations. More than 30 local businesses participated as those seeking fruiting bodies grew from the Mushroom Gala.
Goldendale Boy’s XC Team Wins the EWAC League Title for 3rd consecutive year
Throughout these races on Oct. 19 at the Goldendale Golf Course, coaches and spectators alike were trying to determine where their teams sat for the overall title. At the end of the day, the Goldendale Timberwolves edged out Cle Elum/Rosyln for the first-place hardware.
Column: Mason brings humanity into textiles through repurposing the past
There’s a humanity to her unique artistic process—turning clothes into memorial quilts for grieving families—that’s impossible to ignore, particularly when you’re standing in front of the quilts themselves. How it must feel to spend most of one's time making things that one won't likely ever encounter again…
Water Service Line Survey: Watch for it in your mailbox
The City of The Dalles water service line survey has been mailed out to every water customer in the City’s service area. The City of The Dalles has no known lead service lines in our system. However, to comply with the Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revised, the City must record an inventory of all materials in our system from the water main to where the service line connects to your building.
TD Cross Country fired up for districts after Pendleton Meet
Both races were led “from the front” by Juan Diego Contreras and Alaina Casady, a common trend for both which is still much harder than it looks: it requires a deeply internalized sense of pace and mental toughness to run well when there is no one nearby.
House Fire on West 16th St. in The Dalles at 1:15 p.m. today, Oct. 19
A house fire on the southwest corner of West 16th and Kingsley Street brought multiple fire agencies and police as flames billowed above the front porch of the residence at 1:15 p.m. today, Oct. 19.
TD Riverhawk Sports Notes by Billy Brost - Oct. 19
TD Riverhawk Sports Notes by Billy Brost - Oct. 19 Athletic Director Billy Brost gives us a rundown on all things Riverhawk Athletics. On Saturday, Oct. 16, our competition and defending state champion cheer program went to Sherwood, and came home with a HUGE win in their 5A Large Division for Gameday Championships. Volleyball, Cross Country and Soccer are in action Thursday, Oct. 21.
