Breakfast for Dinner Feb. 17: Pancake Feed helps feed others plus YUM!
Local pancake gourmands can donate an amount of their choosing. That’s the butter that will help The Dalles put food on the table for others. Here’s how.
Passersby Discover Deceased Man Near I-84 Exit 82 in West The Dalles
Passersby discovered a 38-year-old man deceased near I-84 Exit 82 in west The Dalles on Wednesday. Toxicology results are pending.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide shoots that poison arrow, Feb. 11-16
Love is in the Air - Valentine’s starts Early! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets all lovey-dovey this week with Valentine options for everybody! There are so many great options, we’re Making Friday the 13th Good and Feb. 14 even better!
Cherry Fest moving to 4th Street; Art Center calls foul
Cherry Festival will relocate to Fourth Street this April due to construction, drawing objections from The Dalles Art Center over revenue, access and impact concerns as the Chamber defends the move as economically necessary for many downtown businesses.
One hospitalized after Mill Creek Road fire in The Dalles
One person was hospitalized Friday night after a fire tore through a residential structure on Mill Creek Road in The Dalles. Fire officials said the cause remains under investigation.
Photo Gallery: Take a visual ride on the Jantzen Beach Carousel restoration
About 50 local volunteers are helping bring the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life at the National Neon Sign Museum. This photo gallery highlights the people and progress behind the restoration.
Volunteers rally to save a classic carousel ride
Volunteers restoring the Jantzen Beach Carousel at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles are transforming a hands-on restoration into a future tourism draw as the museum continues to add fascinating features.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Feb. 4-9
Roll into February with the Gorge Giggin’ Guide — your go-to for live music, sports, festivals, and local events like Gorge Roller Derby’s season opener in The Dalles on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Work Begins on Former Staples Building Ahead of TJ Maxx Arrival in The Dalles
Construction is underway at the former Staples building in The Dalles, where crews are preparing the space for a TJ Maxx store expected to open later this year.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Feb. 2, 2026
From hands-on playdates and STEAM activities to author talks, crafts, and teen programs, The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of free events for all ages during the week of Feb. 2–7.
Jury finds McCollum guilty on all counts in robbery and beating of Donny Lewis; Judge remands him to jail immediately
A jury convicted Jason McCollum on all counts in a brutal 2021 home invasion, ending a five-year case that left the victim severely injured and relieved to see justice delivered.
Lewis describes brutal beating as jury weighs conflicting testimony about robbery
A jury heard graphic and disputed testimony as prosecutors and defense attorneys clash over brutal 2021 home invasion in The Dalles. Trial of Jason McCollum continues on Thursday.
Trial of Portland man accused in the brutal assault and robbery of Donny Lewis underway
Prosecutors are pushing for the conviction of a Portland-area man accused in the brutal 2021 home-invasion assault and robbery, while defense attorney says the state’s case hinges on the word of a cooperating accomplice seeking leniency.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! Live Music, A DJ Fest, Dancing, and an Art Opening this week. Check out All the Action and get more music in your life!
Monthly Drop-In Center to Open at MCCAC’s The Gloria Center
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is pleased to announce the opening of a monthly drop-in center for houseless community members at The Gloria Center, at 2505 W. 7th St. in The Dalles.
CCCNews Podcast: 3-Day ‘Hoot’ fest debuts with 15 musicians, art, and culture in The Dalles on March 6
Organizers of a new downtown music festival say The Dalles is poised to host a major regional cultural event when The Dalles Hoot debuts March 6–8.
Meeting tonight, Jan 22, at 5 p.m. about hauling contaminated sediment from Portland Harbor to Wasco County
Local activists and representatives with the Environmental Protection Agency will hold a discussion about hauling the contaminated material to the Wasco County Landfill.
Blissful out, Mattress World Northwest in at Cascade Square in The Dalles
Mattress World Northwest plans a February opening in The Dalles, taking over the former Blissful Mattress space at Cascade Square, where more than 40,000 square feet of retail space remains vacant.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Jan. 20-26
Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! Who would have thought that this Wednesday is the Busiest Gig Day of the Week! Check out All the Action and get more music in your life!
This Week at the Dalles Library: Jan. 19, 2026
From scavenger hunts and winter reading challenges to STEAM labs, storytimes, mystery games, and a virtual author talk, The Dalles Public Library offers all-ages programs throughout January.