A Wasco County man who failed to appear for sentencing in a child sex abuse case was taken into custody Tuesday and lodged at the Multnomah County Jail.

Wasco County voters sent Lisa Gambee and the late Phil Brady to November runoffs Tuesday while overwhelmingly rejecting Oregon’s transportation funding Measure 120.

Disposal of the sediment to the Wasco County Landfill, “is not only environmentally and socially the worst option, but also financially. The cost of this is potentially 6 billion dollars, with seventy percent of that cost being in transportation… that is a six billion dollar investment in fossil fuel burning.”

This kid was all smiles at the Cherry Festival on Saturday as she waited for the charros to get their horses dancing. The Fest was packed full of good times - from fairs to fun runs and car show to quilts. There was a lil’ sumpin’ for everybody.

Dozens of Rowena Fire survivors and more than 100 shelter clients have moved into stable housing, highlighting regional efforts to address houselessness and recovery needs.

Voters in Wasco County will have a chance to hear directly from candidates across local, state and federal races during a public forum April 28.

The two Wasco County solar projects can generate enough electricity to power about 40,000 Oregon homes annually, adding the county’s first utility-scale solar capacity to the regional grid.

Jury finds former Wasco County man guilty of abuse to six year old who suffered a broken femur. DA requesting 8-year prison sentence.

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in a partnership with Wasco County Veteran Services, will launch a series of refreshed "Welcome to Wasco County" signs featuring the new byline "We Honor Veterans."

With the continued forecast of cool, wet weather, local Fire Districts, Wasco County, and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) have agreed to lift the seasonal burn ban on October 17th at 12:01 a.m.

QLife is pushing the boundaries of rural broadband by seeking $10.4 million in federal funding, a bid to transform Wasco County’s connectivity with fiberoptic infrastructure that leaders say rivals the impact of rural electrification.

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people caught on camera trespassing on private property near Antelope and unlawfully killing an elk.

Wasco County Community Development is partnering with Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) staff to modernize disaster recovery in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This collaboration aims to address the recovery needs following the Rowena, Burdoin, Broughton, and Tunnel Fires.

Wasco County Commissioners to consider improving internet access for homes, schools, and businesses in underserved areas with the assistance of a $5 million loan.

64 candidates are on the ballot for May 20 in an epic Wasco County election that has challengers in local school boards and fire districts. These people are the bread and butter of our community - choose well with our Meet the Candidates.

The agreements would provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, totaling $192,000. The discussion comes after the city cut $320,000 from the Parks budget by eliminating transient room tax funding.

Officer Jeremy Dutton, a 10-plus year member of The Dalles Police force, is accused of first-degree theft of $1,000 or more from the City of The Dalles on four separate time periods between May 2023 and January 2025.

A Wasco County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Ezekial Laclaire of The Dalles alleging three felony counts: Rape in the Second Degree, Sodomy in the Second Degree, and Sex Abuse in the First Degree, according to a press release from the Wasco County District Attorney.

Suspect in 80-mile police chase accused of having burglar tools and is being scrutinized for thefts in Mid-Columbia. Long track record of theft convictions adds to suspicion.

"Her energy, vision and commitment to our community will be invaluable as we work to expand affordable broadband access across Wasco County," added Tyler Stone, Wasco County Administrative Officer. Lance is also the Secretary for Dufur Volunteer Fire and Ambulance.