The Dalles Trick-or-Treaters were out in force this Halloween! Many braved the cool fall weather and light rain showers for some treats, snacks, and fun.

On the back of the pullovers were quotes from the season, from the silly “are we running today?”, to the oft-repeated “chin down, eyes up!”, and encapsulated with one of the seniors’ reasons for improving: “I decided to be fast.” Last Wednesday, Oct. 26, the entire team followed that advice at the Tri-Valley District meet, racing their best season times, and earning multiple spots to the State meet.

After years of delay due to the covid pandemic, the Tile Project, a community art fundraiser for The Hood River Warming Shelter, is finally ready for unveiling. The 3 panel project is the result of 108 souls ranging in age from 6 months to much older and everyone in between, painting a tile with the theme “What Home Means to Me”.

Art Mendoza, Owner of La Michocana Store, stopped a robbery at his store in The Dalles last month and has already had his day in court with the robber. The would-be thief was sentenced to 18 months behind bars last week.

Mindfulness classes are gaining traction both locally and across the nation. Now in their second term of Mindfulness class, Brian Greeley's students at The Dalles High School are undoubtedly finding success and the amount of positive feedback Greeley has received from students has been overwhelming.

Put your hand in the Candy bowl, but don’t get a sucker- find some real entertainment in this week’s entertainment guide for the Gorge. We got venues covered up and down the Mid-Columbia - Music, Entertainment, Art, parades, comedians and some jumpers.

So you’re basically a family of weird artists? I ask about 20 minutes into our conversation, and the pleasing look that alights on their faces means they know it’s a compliment. To be clear: my understanding of weirdness is a deeply affectionate and creative one; this might be one of the coolest and most artistic families I’ve encountered in a long time.

George and Terri Robertson are making a good impression. The couple from Portland is well into a restoration of the Wilkinson House at 207 Fourth Street in The Dalles.

Google's first data center in The Dalles went online in 2007 and had been exempt from property taxes in Wasco County for the past 15 years. With the expiration of the enterprise zone abatement, this property is fully taxable and now on the tax roll this year.

We have been made aware of a rumor stating that only ballots that are issued by the Clerk’s Office on Election Day will be counted. This information is false.

“One resident was transported to the hospital after he escaped from the residence,” Palmer said. “He was sleeping in a room and had to escape through a window and in so doing injured his arm. It’s possible he had some smoke inhalation too.”

A house fire on the southwest corner of West 16th and Kingsley Street brought multiple fire agencies and police as flames billowed above the front porch of the residence at 1:15 p.m. today, Oct. 19.

Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Richard Rice as the City of Hood River’s new public works director.

Spooky stories, haunted humor, Hallo-wine, pumpkin parade - The Gorge has gone all out Jekyll and Hyde this season. Check out what’s happening here in Gorge Entertainment.

Today is the last day to register to vote if you're a new voter in Oregon, said Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.

At Estacada two days later, at last, the Riverhawks finally caught a glimpse of the reward for their efforts. With nearly 20 personal records, the varsity and JV boys placed first, while the girls’ teams came in second behind 6A Oregon City.

If I’ve learned anything from this year’s Get There Challenge, it’s that getting anywhere in the Gorge…truly is a challenge. But luckily there’s plenty of friendly faces that are willing to help you along the way.