“Award Winning Artist Trent Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters and he is playing the Bargeway Pub in TD tonight, May 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s just one of many jams to happen this weekend as temps tip into the 90s calling for cutoffs, tanktops and margaritas. Check it all out here with the Gorge’s Prolific One Jim Drake.

However, representatives from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which provides power to the City of Cascade Locks, have now confirmed to Columbia Insight that BPA does plan to charge the city a higher rate for its electricity due in part to the new data center’s power usage. According to a recent City of Cascade Locks memo obtained by Columbia Insight, these new increased rates are expected to cost the city an additional $570,000 a year.

Set in an old car-wash, in downtown White Salmon, this newly repurposed space may just become your new go-to destination for all things home goods and furniture.

The proposed changes are: 1) to decrease Fixed Routes fares within The Dalles city limits from $1.50 to $1.00 per one-way ride, and 2) to increase Dial-a-Ride service fares within The Dalles city limits from $1.50 to $2.00 per one-way ride. These changes are scheduled to go into effect on May 29, 2023,  but could occur later if extra time is needed to address any concerns brought out by this process.

On the wild side: Dwinell Country Ales in Goldendale reboots adding a cache of ciders and wines to its wild and sour beer offerings. Feeling puckered? Check them out as they have reopened their tasting room after a three-year hiatus.

The new agreement restores a voice for Washington governments in funding, building, operating and maintaining the new bridge, a crucial interstate link.

Even with these chilly spring showers the 2023 Home and Garden Show in Goldendale is off to a strong start. Vendors and customers alike are enjoying chit-chatting while meandering through the many booths. Spirits are high with the collective knowledge that warm weather is just around the corner.

Using local lore, history and reports filed in store, Margie's Outdoor Store has compiled a full-color illustrated guide to the Columbia River Gorge region’s most intriguing and mysterious paranormal hot spots to encourage others to go out and have a real-world adventure of their own.

The new BottleDrop bag drop location officially opens to the public on Thursday, May 4, at Fred Meyer becoming The Dalles’ first Green and Blue Bag drop location and the first location in the Columbia River Gorge.

Garbonzo smoother than hummus on that six-string - see him tonight, May 3, at the Bargeway in TD, and while you're at it check out the Gorge’s most inclusive ride down entertainment lane right here. Art, Music, Plays, Film. A cultural blooming onion in your outback. Dunk it in Ranch! Want something now? Check out the CCCNews calendar.

Wasco County Innovation Initiative partners have launched a small business pitch competition that invites entrepreneurs in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties to showcase their business ideas and compete for funding and exposure. The competition aims to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation and provide a networking opportunity for participants. Application deadlines are May 17th.

VISITOR’S WELCOME! May TD Kiwanis Programs: — May 4 District Attorney Matt Ellis will discuss the new Mental Health Court. — May 11 Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield presents the art rock project beside her gallery/studio. — May 13 (Saturday) Kiwanians turn out for Community Clean-Up. — May 14 (Sunday) Kiwanis Club serves Community Meal. — May 18 Kiwanis field trip to Safe Space in Hood River.

Crestline Construction took down a long-vacant warehouse that once housed The Dalles Soda Works on Thursday, April 27. The Building sits next to Domino’s Pizza at 800 E. 2nd St.

The current $0.50 per bottle ($0.25 per mini bottle) surcharge was recently extended through the 2023-25 biennium. The Commission will be considering an additional $0.50 per bottle surcharge ($0.25 per mini bottle) for the 2023-25 biennium.

Bargeway kicks off a week of entertainment tonight with the inventive chords of Chris Baron. There’s a lot going on in The Gorge this week, including The Little Shop of Horrors, Birds and Brews, Roller Skating, Book Signings, Movies, and tons of live music. Check it all out here.

That’s a big deal for downtown businesses and local museums that cater to passengers and rely on their tourism dollars as they come ashore in The Dalles.

Rebel Wear, a locally owned alternative fashion store for teens, elder emo’s, and alternative fashion lovers, located at 116 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR will host its grand opening on April 20th, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Eric Leadbetter performs at Bargeway Pub tonight, April 19. The show starts at 6 p.m. His music is very unique and original, with ghostly echoes of the golden ages of rock. Eric is kicking off a huge week of entertainment as music, comedy art, and all forms of entertainment are spread far and wide this week in the Gorge.

Owner Debbie Hendrickx, who operates the business from her site in The Port of The Dalles, said she was “amazed and honored” by the award. 

MCMC is facing significant financial challenges, and there are solvency concerns for the hospital if the transaction is not completed. Adventist will assume MCMC’s current financial obligations and has committed to investing $100 million of capital in MCMC over the next ten years.