Love Sorosis Park? Changes are coming, so make sure your voice is a part of conversation. North Wasco County Parks and Recreation District survey is seeking public input on replanting, rehabilitation, and changes to Sorosis Park to include in their strategic planning. The survey closes September 8th.

Dufur Football squad falls to Powder Valley in home opener, but sees good play from quarterback Josh Taylor and running back Cody Phillips. Tight game gets blown open in the second half.

Today, Friday, September 3rd, The Dalles Riverhawks will play their first game of the 2021 Fall season. They face the 5A Forest Grove Vikings. The game is at 7 PM at Sid White Field.

Lora Helmer of Dallesport has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in her efforts to provide emergency shelter and supplies to people in countries racked with natural disasters and war. She’s got two silvers and a bronze for the volunteer hours she has put in with ShelterBox USA. So who is this Lora Helmer and why does she do it?

The Bonneville Power Administration has called local police authorities and warned of a possible strike to the BPA infrastructure in the Dalles area, according to a police log report taken on Sept. 1 at 4:35 p.m.

Bowen comes to North Wasco County School District after nearly a decade with Mid-Columbia Medical Center where she has served as the Community Benefit and Public Relations Manager, as well as the organization's Public Information Officer.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, housing and utility assistance services provider and regional coordinator of the homeless service system, is ushering in a new era with a new logo, new website, new leadership and a new 4-year strategic plan.

Wasco County Commissioner Steve Kramer implored those who are unvaccinated for COVID to use extreme caution today, Sept. 1 after it was pointed out that ICU beds in hospitals were reported full.

Fire managers reported the Chenowith Rim Fire at approximately 50 acres as of 7:30 p.m. The Oregon Department of Forestry's #FIREBOSS aircraft were instrumental in knocking down the fire.

The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team is a special team this year. They have 6 returning varsity players this year who are very talented. With a new coaching staff and record-high 4 teams, the future looks great for the Hawks.

BREAKING NEWS: A level 3 GO NOW evacuation is in effect for everyone south of 13th st between Irvine and Verdant St. A level 1 GET READY evacuation is in effect for north end of Sandlin Road.

Three local legends got another shot at the stage on Aug. 7th at the Bargeway Pub as the Little Music City Hall of fame inducted its first trio.

The Director of the Mid-Columbia Center for Living behavior health clinic is stepping down from the position after less than two years that were marked by financial challenges, union organization and substantial loss of employees.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Quiet Riot, Resolectrics, Ben Warren Band, Far Out West, Chihuahua Desert, Megan Alder Ted Horwitz and Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.

Every Fall sport started practice for the 2021 season last week. Girls soccer is one of them and it’s a team a lot of us are looking forward to watching. The Hawks had a winning season last year and in the league playoffs, lost in heartbreaking fashion to rival Hood River Valley in 2nd overtime.

Students across The Dalles returned to almost regular School today, Monday, Aug. 30 as classes are meeting in full and teachers and staff are now instructing in person. It has been about 18 months since this has been possible, due to the pandemic.

The Navigation Center will serve as a comprehensive resource center for low-income community members and those experiencing houselessness in the Mid-Columbia region and become the new permanent location of The Dalles tiny home shelters.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club has decided to cancel this year’s Steak Feed fundraiser out of the utmost care and concern for its beloved community’s health and well-being. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9.

The Fire Boss and their pilots are giving firefighters a strategic advantage as the converted crop dusters can quickly respond and pummel flames through scooping water on the Columbia River. They are quickly becoming a fan favorite for government agencies looking to out blazes before they get too big.