Here is a story about a decision I made, a commitment, that caused a death. I hadn’t planned on it, but it happened.

Camille Shepherd and Jon Snell of The Dalles find their little piece of heaven along the Colombia River this morning, July 16th, 2023. Forecasters are calling for another day in the high 90s. Might be a good day to find some shade, A/C, or an open-window car wash.

Activity naturally helps to shift our attention away from the mind’s anxieties, connecting us instead with the body’s experience of the present moment, which is where we actually live, love, and connect with all that sustains us.

City Manager, Matthew Klebes is pleased to announce Dan Spatz has joined the City of The Dalles team as the Economic Development Officer (EDO) starting July 17, 2023.

Up and at ‘em - TD was buzzing this morning as locals find their Zen, grab their grub and find some cool spots and good deals on Saturday, July 15.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission and their community partners will host several events for Gorge Latino Conservation Week from Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd.

A low-pressure gas line was hit on Garfield Street in White Salmon on July 14, 2023.  Emergency crews are on the scene and going house to house to give notice of evacuation to required properties.

Fire managers say the Boulder Fire is now 10 percent contained and a revised estimate of the blaze shows it at 238 acres. The incident team is loaded with personnel and equipment to battle the blaze burning in downed timber in steep terrain. At the same time, firefighters are continuing to seek out hotspots and flare-ups on the Deschutes River and Devils Butte fires which charred thousands of acres.

The Dalles, OR, July 13, 2023— Sherman County Sheriff’s office posted on their facebook that Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation. More information will be shared as soon as possible.

Goldendale, WA, July 13, 2023 - A rapidly spreading wildfire was reported at 3:15 p.m. today on Knight Road near Goldendale, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a swift response from firefighting agencies. The fire is estimated to be at 100 acres at this time.

The Dalles Art Center will host 2 Under 25 a show featuring two artists under the age of 25, with unique styles and approaches to their work. An opening night reception, will be held on, Thursday, August 3rd, from 5-7 p.m.; the show will be on display at TDAC through Saturday, August 26th.

The panoramic views from the lawns of AniChe Cellars in Underwood, Washington, will be the backdrop for the 2023 Food For All Concert fundraiser for Washington Gorge Action Programs Food Bank Network onSaturday, August 12, 2023, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Multiple fires are raging in the area. Read our coverage for an update on the status of the Alder Creek, Boulder, and Devil’s Butte Fires.

Starting in January 2024, NorthShore Medical Group (NSMG) will become a part of One Community Health (OCH), with the goal of improving convenience and expanding services. The partnership also aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents in Washington while ensuring continuity of care for an estimated 41,000 patients.

Washington Gorge Action Programs is supplying cooling kits this summer to help people in need combat extremely hot weather. The cooling kits are replacing the emergency cooling shelter, which went unused in 2022.

Local youth are preparing to deliver a free circus and arial arts performance titled "Coming Home" on Saturday, July 15 at 12 p.m. in Jackson Park, Hood River.

Trey Rose will bring his Texas Country with a little Pop underneath to the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Saturday, July 15. And if you're looking for some more fun, check this packed guide full of music, art, film, comedy, children’s shows and more.

The Boulder Fire, which ignited near Boulder Lake Trailhead in Mt. Hood National Forest's Barlow Ranger District on July 8, continues to wreak havoc in the area. Fueled by dead and down debris and complicated by steep, rugged terrain, the fire has already scorched approximately 237 acres.

The community mourns the sudden loss of Kevin Struzan, owner of All Foreign and Domestic Used Auto Parts in The Dalles, OR who passed away on Sunday, July 2nd, at the age of 66 due to a massive stroke.

Ranchers, Farmers, volunteer firefighters and BLM work together to build firelines around a 3,500-acre blaze near Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Their efforts are paying off as crews are now watching for flare-ups as they have appeared to have contained the blaze.