Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative to Host Fifth Annual Housing Stabilization Summit on Nov. 19 in The Dalles
The Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative will host its fifth annual Housing Stabilization Summit on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Full Sail sold to industry giant; employees receive little warning
Iconic brewery helped launch Oregon's craft beer industry, trained generations of brewers and became part of Hood River families' lives.
The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance Moves on to Pursue 501c3 Nonprofit Status
A little over five years ago, the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance's board volunteers reached out to The Next Door, Inc. with a vision of partnering to support CGPA in becoming its own 501c3 nonprofit organization. However, early in the partnership, CGPA asked if it could become a program of TNDI due to limited capacity to work on the endeavor.
Free Piano and Organ Concert in The Dalles to Benefit Local Homeless Services
The Dalles musician Garry Estep will perform a free Nov. 8 benefit concert, with donations matched to support local homeless services and shelter programs.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - Nov. 3 - 9
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets you Deep Into Fall with Music, a Return of Gorge Speakeasy, Community Fundraisers and A Whole Lot More - Have Fun and Get Out There!
This Week at The Dalles Library: Nov. 3, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a busy week planned for Nov. 2-7, with activities ranging from a Día de los Muertos celebration and hands-on crafts to a winter coat exchange, a Nerf battle, and a visit from mermaids.
How Wasco County Collects and Counts Ballots; Find out here.
See how Wasco County collects, verifies and counts ballots in this quick, step-by-step guide to the local election process.
Wasco County election process puts security and transparency on display
Twenty-three local residents will observe ballot openings as Wasco County moves through a series of checks, hand counts and equipment tests before releasing results from the Nov. 3 General Election.
Halloween fun draws families to Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda's Trunk or Treat
Families filled the Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda dealership in The Dalles on Thursday evening for a Halloween celebration featuring costumes, candy, decorated trunks and activities for children.
Columbia Gorge Artists League Mini-Art Show November 6-8.
Members of the Columbia Gorge Artists League will exhibit, sell, and demonstrate their varied creative artworks at Yvonne’s Art Studio, 3735 Klindt Drive in The Dalles. A reception will be held Friday, November 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit runs from 11 am to 4 pm, November 7 through 8.
Local Robotics Mini-Grants Return for Fourth Year, Eliminating Cost Barriers for Over 160 Regional Students
Over 160 youth across the Columbia Gorge are building, coding, and competing at zero cost this season, thanks to the return of competitive robotics mini-grants co- sponsored by the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
Prosecution details Harman’s last day in opening Statements; Defense focus turns to DNA
Murder trial is underway in Wasco County Circuit Court with the prosecution giving voice for the deceased Amanda Harman while the defense puts focus on "mishandled DNA evidence" and a lack of witnesses.
Four crashes in less than four hours on I-84 leave five hospitalized amid slick road conditions
Oregon State Police responded to four crashes along a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 84 Wednesday, including one involving a corrections transport truck that sent five people to hospitals.
The Dalles council delays change-order decision; homelessness, Google transparency also discussed
The council postponed a construction spending decision until Nov. 9, heard about winter shelter plans and reviewed updates on children’s counseling and local news access. And Coming Soon: Google Information on data centers, water use, infrastructure and tax agreements to go live on city website
Inform Hood River: Bridge traffic drops; inspection, new bridge plans advance
Bridge traffic fell 17% in August and 8% in September. Delays and closures expected in November. Officials prepare for inspections, test piles and a push for $532 million in federal funding.
Hood River–White Salmon Bridge maintenance rescheduled for Nov. 2, overnight closures planned
Bridge steel and coating maintenance on the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge has been rescheduled to begin Nov. 2. The repairs will help keep the existing bridge operational until the replacement bridge is completed.
Can We Get Along? ‘A House United’ Doc Shows Us How; Movie opens on Wednesday
A new documentary shows how Braver Angels and other bridge-builders are working to overcome political divisions and find common ground. The Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance hosts a Friday screening in Bingen, followed by community discussion.
Columbia Cascade Housing offers home repair grants in Klickitat and Skamania counties
Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation is offering home repair grants to eligible low-income homeowners in Klickitat and Skamania counties, with priority given to seniors, veterans and families with young children.
Overturned semi closes I-84 near Mosier, damages dozens of barriers and guardrails
An overturned semi-truck shut down Interstate 84 near Mosier early Tuesday morning, damaging dozens of highway barriers and guardrails. The driver was cited for a speed violation.
Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant delays DUII diversion decision
A judge kept the DUI diversion option open after Grant’s attorney failed to provide required paperwork at an Oct. 26 hearing.
