What’s most important to you in The Dalles? New schools, housing, medical care, more jobs, protection of water rights? Tell the City of The Dalles what you think is important in its survey. Click here to take the 2-minute poll.

The first community food assessment in more than a decade found the food system is well connected in the Gorge, with strong organizing work being done in tight-knit communities, especially in rural areas like South Wasco County and Sherman County.

One member of our poll wrote in, “I'm so old that I remember when the westside of Oregon did daylight time and central and eastern Oregon didn't. Fun times.” Thanks to Judy for the history check of Daylight Savings in Oregon. Where do you stand?

Our own Ryan Lawrence takes us inside The Hub, likely the most spectacularly muraled building in The Dalles. And while the block and mortar are assuredly art on the outside, there are some pretty crafty things going on in the interior. So, come on in for a little tour.

The want of a sneaker prepares local youth for a major fundraiser that puts tents and sleeping bags in the hands of those facing this rainy cold season without a roof over their heads. Eleven-year-old Nina Heredia can teach us a little something about the greater good and the power of math and baking.

A little rain did not dampen the spirits of parade goers and those participating in The Dalles Veterans Day Parade this morning. Check out our video.

The Springs Maintenance Man Brian Brown gets the heat started for residents of the senior living complex who will flock to the Gary Denney Floor Covering parking lot on West Sixth Street for The Dalles Veterans Day Parade, due to start at 11 a.m.

A real coolness pervaded the auditorium at The Dalles High School tonight, Nov. 10. Just 24 hours before curtain call, a cast of characters sat before Director Lowry Browning. It will be the first time in years that these students will go before a live audience, and they are pumped.

Now is the time for more cities and states to extend and expand cash support programs. We can’t deny that economics is a part of well-being. If we want to achieve a Culture of Health and promote wellbeing for all, financial support needs to be part of the equation.

“What happens where the overall pattern of rainfall is decreasing,” asked Dawn Rasmussen. “We may have new pipelines but if there is no water coming down the pipelines what does that do to our community and who is going to win the water war?” Read more here to find out.

The Dalles City Council approved a $28.5million dollar agreement to build out the city’s potable water system to supply two new Google Data Centers with billions of gallons of water at 7:35 p.m. this evening.

Creating a representation that we call "Altar of the Dead". With offerings and other things with meaning for our loved ones. For us it is to celebrate life after death, remembering all those who have gone before us to a new life, but are still in our hearts.

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 Collision of Rhythm, Jose Maya, Willy & Nelson, Brigid’s Crossing, P.K. Hoffman, Schwag, Southern Sons, Jamie’s Rock and Roll Legends, Tassie Mack, Peggy Ohlson, Jen Smith and Jennifer Takahashi

Helen Mendoza urges friends to get the vaccine after getting it herself and now struggles daily with fatigue and breathing.

The Dalles City Council is set to decide on Monday, Nov. 8 on whether to enter into a $28.5 million agreement with Google for a massive potable water and sewer upgrade in The Dalles.

The program now runs year-round. It covers all types of heating, including propane, electric, gas, oil, coal, and wood. Those using wood sources receive a vendor voucher. The vendor would request reimbursement through Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP).

Mid Columbia Community Action Council is preparing for 10,175 shelter bed nights from November through March: more than double the number of shelter bed nights that were available last winter.

The Dalles Riverhawks football team played against the Rex Putnam Kingsmen last Friday night in The Dalles. It was a cold night and senior night for the 7 seniors on the team. It was also the last game of the season for the team and they were ready to go out there and win. Unfortunately, they lost 55-41.

You may know Shannon’s Ice Cream by day. But when the door closes at the quaint little cottage on Fourth Street at 9 p.m., things change. While people sleep, Shannon and Jonathan Zilka perfect flavors.

Local Nurses voted on Monday, Nov. 1, in favor of a contract with Mid-Columbia Medical Center that will give them a 10 percent pay increase during the next three years. And MCMC congratulated itself and the Oregon Nurses Association. It took 4 months of working out of contract and descriptions of burnout working conditions before the deal was made.