The Dalles faces mounting street repair bill as deferred maintenance approaches $9 million
The Dalles faces a growing street crisis as deferred maintenance approaches $9 million, prompting councilors to explore new funding before costs climb dramatically higher.
Orchard Fire Holds at 165 Acres as Crews Deepen Mop-up Efforts
The Orchard Fire held at about 165 acres overnight as firefighters began deeper mop-up operations Tuesday and investigators continued working to determine its cause.
MCCAC Expands Shelter Operations: Hood River Shelter Moves to Year-Roundand Gloria Center Shelter Moves to Winter Seasonal
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is expanding its shelter operations this winter to give community members experiencing houselessness more consistent access to a warm, safe place to stay, and to better support these individuals to transition from shelter into long-term housing placements.
3-car fire drives possible arson investigation in Port of The Dalles
The blaze caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage as a pickup and two cars were destroyed on Sept. 29.
28-year-old arrested in Lyle on domestic abuse after manhunt and standoff
Deputies say Jacob Richman, 28, threatened family with a handgun in Lyle and told officers he’d “shoot it out” or be killed by cops before surrendering after two hours.
Columbia Center for the Arts Presents Jen Smith’s Sky Hunters and Steve Stegall’s Spirit Art
Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present two powerful, nature-inspired exhibitions this fall, on view October 3–November 9, 2025: Sky Hunters by Jen Smith in the Lobby Gallery, and Patterns in Nature, Variations on a Theme: A Retrospective by Steve Stegall in the Main Gallery.
Suspect in TD death now facing attempted murder charge in Bend
Zachary Jean Krohnke, 32, of La Pine, who is a suspect in the death of a woman in The Dalles, is being held in Deschutes County Jail on no bail in relation to another case where he allegedly attempted to murder an escort in Bend on Aug. 28th.
4-day closures of TD Bridge restart Thursday, Sept. 29; Yep, that's tomorrow
“We need more weekend closures to complete this project, and they will resume on Thursday, September 29,” said ODOT Spokesperson Kacey Davey. Closures will begin on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. and end Monday mornings at 6 a.m., and the four-day closures could last into February of 2023.
Dogs & Friends
Katrina Mace and Cheryl Fredrick had a nice chat with Mace’s boys, Mr. Gibbles and Auto Potato Head stealing the show on occasion on west Fourth Street this morning, Sept. 29.
