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.

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!

A Hood River man was killed when his Subaru Forester left the road and hit a rock wall on Highway 35 in the Mount Hood National Forest near Cooper Spur Road on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5:23 p.m., according to Oregon State Police.

When freezing temperatures occur, individuals experiencing houselessness are at a significantly increased risk of health complications, particularly hypothermia, due to their lack of adequate shelter and clothing, making extreme cold weather a life-threatening situation.

Workers with Valencia General Contracting, LLC of The Dalles were hard at it this morning, Feb. 10 at a beautiful Craftsman Style home in the 500 block of East 8th Street.

President Donald Trumps policy push to deport 13 million undocumented Mexicans drives local protest march that draws 200 to The Dalles Sixth Street this morning, Feb. 8

Blood tests show driver at “Coma Level” for alcohol after being rammed by a trooper during a 14 mile pursuit between The Dalles and Hood River west on Interstate 84 on Thursday, Feb. 6. at 3 p.m.

US Rep. Cliff Bentz introduces act that will gird The Dalles against climate change as predictions call for more precipitation and a thinning snowpack in years to come. Transfer would help to build out crucial dam to capture run off.

Elementary students were called to acts of kindness in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Jan. 15 as Rotary of The Dalles asked students what they would do to commemorate the 20th Century’s most effective civil rights leader.

This week,  Steve Light of Freebridge Brewing brings the Dirty Juicy news with The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in a discussion of all things downtown TD and, of course, beer and pizza.  Hear about Federal Street Plaza plans, coming local events, new businesses and people and places that make TD great. 

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in-person community conversations in Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties on Saturday, January 25. He will be joined by U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter at the Hood River County town hall.

“We were so excited we came from Goldendale,” said Hector Sanchez as his two boys Alden and Ashton danced The Griddy beside him on Saturday just moments before Scott Baker and the Northern Wasco County Parks and Rec. Board opened the gates on the new fun factory like Willy Wonka.

Liam Kramer, 6, reaches speeds of 40 plus miles per hour during road course races featuring lots of turns, feathered braking and No-Lift (off the accelerator) corners. 50 Cubic Centimeters of engine can pack a lot of punch with the right driver. Learn all about it in this weeks CCCNew’s Podcast.

Blue Bird Pump Track Day blows in the wild from Lyle

We’ve all had one - that teacher that made us work harder, think deeper and push for something more than we thought we could achieve.

Honor them.

Name Them.

Nominate Them.

Pullen Holding LLC submits plans for 28-lot subdivision for west The Dalles. Lower cost for entry homes the aim with installation of manufactured homes.

2025 is already shaping up as Northern Wasco Parks and Rec. is moving fast on the new Tree Top playground at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The ribbon cutting is set for Jan. 18

It’s a battle between good and evill as six locals grapple to float on their feet as Armageddon breaks out in a dance off for the ages tonight at The Dalles High School at 7 p.m.

Cyndi Camp and Megan Neuberger are pouring the sugar on their new baking adventure at The Workshop after meeting at the same location for a pop-up market a year ago. These two powerhouses are baking a dream with the help of their husbands, Workshop owners and a following of foodies that love their confections and rustic breads.

Hard-Charging 4-H Steer gains Michael Phelps moniker after swimming across the Columbia River and running for miles eluding owners and authorities before collapsing near railroad tracks.