Google tax deals are pouring millions into Wasco County. Now commissioners are considering locking away up to $15 million to build a permanent financial endowment.

Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant IV faces a DUII charge, six counts of recklessly endangering another person and one count of reckless driving following a July 21 arrest by Oregon State Police. Grant said he intends to comment publicly after his first court appearance.

Firefighters continue battling the 21,126-acre Grasshopper Fire west of Maupin as crews strengthen containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park while smoke creates hazardous air quality across parts of southern Wasco County.

The Wasco County Board of Commissioners appointed Rodger Nichols to fill the seat vacated by Phil Brady, citing his experience, public service and commitment to serve.

Wasco County commissioners approved nearly $885,000 in matching funds for a $1 million state grant and authorized contract negotiations as plans move forward for the Oak Ranch RV Park west of The Dalles.

Drivers throughout the Columbia Gorge can expect increased speed enforcement as local, county and state law enforcement agencies join a statewide campaign aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives.

Wasco County commissioners received the certified May primary election results Wednesday, including runoff races, recount confirmations, updates following the death of county commissioner candidate Phil Brady. Dick Schaffeld announces write-in campaign against Mike Urness for the Wasco County Commissioner Position 3 seat in November election.

Residents of The Dalles and Wasco County have a new, permanent drop-off location for recycling their unwanted mattresses and box springs at no charge.

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.