The Dalles City Council adopted the Housing Production Strategy (HPS) at its January 27, 2025, meeting, marking a significant step toward addressing housing needs and affordability challenges.

The proposal submitted by Urban Patterns in partnership with Freebridge Brewing includes a restaurant, brewpub, brewery, small retail space, and workshops where people can learn about brewing beer and other fermented drinks. 

Northern Wasco County PUD (NWCPUD) has  announced the launch of its 2025 Board of Directors' Scholarship Program, offering three $10,000 scholarships to support local students pursuing careers in the utility industry.

Third through fifth-grade students from North Wasco County School District showcased their creativity and culinary talents at The Dalles Middle School in the Future Chef Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

The Dalles sewer treatment plant is in the process of getting some much needed maintenance at its biosolids digester which utilizes bacteria to break down all the goodies in sewage.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has announced the 2025 Native American 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.

Local Venues keep it rollin’ this February as spring looks to descend like a mountain lion from a tree to devour the musical heart of our fleeing winter. Get yourself to the table and and sink your teeth into our local art and music scene before it thaws like an ice dream of musical notes stacked like columnar basalt that fall and roll into a hill of un-hikeable scree….ch.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin Jr.” March 1 & 8 at 7 p.m. and March 2 & 9 at 2 p.m. Aladdin JR. brings to life the beloved 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation. It showcases over 30 talented students ages 8-13, from Oregon and Washington in an epic stage production that will surely leave spectators mesmerized.

Oregon State Police responded to two separate incidents on Interstate 84 in the past two days, both involving reckless driving that resulted in crashes and arrests.

Local motel owner and business partners purchase the cinema and accompanying 4.32 acres in West The Dalles and are looking for an entrepreneur with unique ideas to move the property forward.

Co-owners Chuck and Debra Gomez have restored the art deco theater into a performing arts venue.  A band appearing on the evening of Feb. 22 necessitated the earlier starting time for the history program.

Annual closure of locks set for Lower Columbia River Dams in mid-March. Massive dams are modern marvel for commodity distribution via barges but also draw ire from Tribes and conservation groups frustrated by low Salmon and Steelhead returns.

Yesterday, Feb. 14, a Blue Toyota Prius eluded the Oregon State Police in The Dalles. The vehicle fled east on I-84. At about 1530 hours, the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle in Biggs Junction.

This gravestone above lies behind the Columbia Gorge Community College sign on the Scenic Drive curve at the college's entrance in The Dalles.  It lies outside the upper boundary of Pioneer Cemetery.

But why?

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that Emilie Sanchez-Lopez, Equitable Funding Support Navigator, has been honored with the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2025 Student Success and Retention Conference in Portland.

Local kids and parents took advantage of the sweet pow at Dry Hollow Elementary today as D21 called a snow day on the edge of a four -day weekend. Can you say, That’s Snow Cool!

We take it outdoors in the wilds of downtown retail in The Dalles this week with Skookum Outfitter’s Allison Turner as we get the lowdown on upcoming events from TD Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and a debrief on that delicious Chocolate Crawl and a quick kibosh on the rumor that Rite Aid is closing.

Four Rivers Early Learning Hub, in partnership with Books for Kids Columbia Gorge, proudly announces the allocation of $7000 in early literacy grant funding to local programs serving young children.

Do you want to go with me? Circle one: Yes or No? It’s the love notes of entertainment tapping your love strings like an Eddie Van Halen Solo. Bargeway is bringing the honeydrip with a Valentine Date Night. This Giggin’ Guide is oozing with amor as local venues are waiting to love you to death.

The City of The Dalles is excited to invite students to participate in the annual “If I Were Mayor” contest, an incredible opportunity for young voices to be heard and make an impact in their community. This contest encourages students to showcase their ideas on leadership, local government, and how they would improve the City for future generations.