Calvin Evans is curious. And a recent question he posed to his peers at The Dalles High School brought out some startling revelations.

The Marsh Band at The Dalles Civic Auditorium tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off a week of great music at local venues around the Gorge. Check out what’s happenin’ here in arts, entertainment, and untypically good times.

Teen leaders will gain professional and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills through a career-connected service learning project incorporating VEX robotics and STEAM maker activities. The focus of the grant is to provide youth with increased access to engineering and computer science career exploration supported by paid community teen leaders.

The City of the Dalles has received a $50,000 grant to bring back the 50/50 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program, to help address the issue of deteriorated sidewalks inside The Dalles city limits. The City is now accepting applications from residential property owners seeking financial assistance with their sidewalk repair projects.

The Dalles High School Graduate Yahir Santillan-Guzman, class of 2021, reflects on the struggles, successes and his ensuing insights about learning at the nation’s oldest and, arguably, most coveted college in the United States.

The City of The Dalles has received a request to approve the construction of a single 290,000-square-foot data center on Google-owned property in the Port of The Dalles. “We’re happy to see them progress,” said The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays. “I am happy this is happening so quickly.”

Following the disappointing cancellation of a long awaited meet in the Wallowas, The Dalles High School Cross Country pulled together to set twenty-five personal bests at the Oregon City Invitational.

Tuesday, September 20th is National Voter Registration Day. This day is a reminder for all citizens to register to vote, or to update their current voter registration.

The American Legion held a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial at Sorosis Park on National POW MIA Recognition Day, Friday, September 16th, 2022 to honor Americans who were prisoners of war and those that went missing in action.

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Cemetery Tales 2022, featuring people who lived in Hood River County and the Gorge and were connected to music. The documentary-style video from award-winning director/producer/writer team Joe Garoutte and Michael Friend will portray a diverse cast of characters from different cultures, backgrounds and time periods.

Follow Cole Goodwin and other local people as they prepare for this year’s challenge!

On Thursday September 15, 2022 Deputies from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) arrested 30-year-old David J. “DJ” Wentworth . Wentworth was arrested near Goldendale Washington on Oregon State Parole Board warrants for violating parole. Wentworth is a suspect in the September 9th shooting of a male adult on west second street in The Dalles.

Dear Kathryn, How do I explain smoking weed to my kids (ages 10 and 14) without turning my vices into advertisements for how great it is!?

Meet Jennifer Pauletto. After ten years of nonprofit service, the new associate director of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) sees the people of the Gorge through a lens of equity

Mid-Columbia Housing Authority, in partnership with Columbia Cascade Housing Corp. and the Oregon Law Center will host two bilingual Landlord and Tenant Law information and Q&A events in Hood River and The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum hosts the 4th annual Columbia River Indian Autumn, Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and features artisans, musicians, cultural dancers, storytellers, and vendors from our regional Native American community living along the Columbia River and beyond.

In the Columbia River Gorge, alternatives to chemical insecticides are being used in the battle against pests.

North Wasco County School District had to fill 47 teaching positions over the summer - this came at a time when districts were struggling nationwide to fill positions. Oh, it also filled three vacant principal positions. This occurred at a time when it seems impossible.

Motorized recreational boaters who need to pass through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps’) three lower Columbia River dams must do so during daylight hours only, upon request, Sept. 15 through May 14, 2023.

Columnist Jim Drake discovers some super free powers through our local libraries. He also takes a deep dive into local entertainment at venues around the Gorge. Come on and take the ride - Drake is punching your card for free.