A new champion was crowned at the 10th annual Dancing With The Gorge Stars event on Friday night. Dufur School teacher, Judy Ford, took home the mirror-ball trophy with her amazing performance of the cha cha to “Barbie Girl”. The event was kicked off with a performance by The Dalles Dazzling Dancers, a group of 12 local students who danced to “Try Anything’” by Shakira.

Hood River County District Attorney Carrie Rasmussen announced today that she will not seek reelection in 2024 and has thrown her support behind Matthew Ellis to fill her position.

College. Come January, it’s on the minds of teens across the country as student applications roll out and college letters start rolling back in. In an effort to guide this year's seniors through the exciting yet challenging transition to college life, recent TDHS graduates returned to The Dalles High School (TDHS) to share what they've learned from navigating the real world experience of attending college.

At about 9:30 a.m. today, Klickitat County Dispatch received a call from the Klickitat School District. School staff who were monitoring cameras observed what appeared to be two males approaching school property, and one appeared to be armed with a gun.

Construction on the 5,500-square-foot commercial building is taking place across the street from McDonald's near The Dalles Bridge.

The National Weather Service has issues a winter storm watch and wind advisory for the Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Simcoe Highlands, and the lower slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. The storm watch remains in effect from the morning of Thursday Jan. 11 until Jan 14.

It was a rainy afternoon here in The Dalles on Monday, January 8th, 2023 when Zeb Stelzer, 15, who lives just outside of Dufur, was seen at the high school. Stelzer is an up-and-coming runner in the Dalles High School. While cross country isn't till the spring, and is taking this opportunity for winter practice to improve his time and distance.

The development as planned will put six different buildings on the 3.3-acre lot at 335 NE Lone Pine Drive near The Dalles Bridge. Three would be dedicated to rental apartments with 20 units in each. The other three buildings would contain 6 townhomes each. All buildings will be three stories.

Indulge in some of the classics such as Chicken Fried Steak and Elvis at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Sunday, Jan. 14. Musician Al Hare will serenade with iconic hits from musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis & Johnny Cash. Not enough? Need more? Keep reading here as we’ve got all the gigs in the Gorge’s most inclusive guide.

Leo Ruis, Jose Ledesma, and Aurelio Marquez, above, were putting down their footprint at The Foley in The Dalles on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as strong winds and rain pelted the area. The three work at Schuepbach Builders of Hood River, which is now into building forms to pour a new walkway at the restored Plantation-Colonial Revival at 106 E. Fourth Street.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for North Central Oregon and Southern Washington. A wind advisory for the will be in effect from 4 p.m. January 9, 2024 until 10 a.m. until 4 a.m. Wednesday January 10. 

The Dalles Elks Lodge 303 presented a $15,000.00 check to Meals on Wheels on Thursday January 4, 2024. The Elks annual donation has become especially important in the last two years due to funding cuts.

The vehicle crossed Westcliff Drive and went over an embankment coming to an uncontrolled rest in the parking lot for the Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel in Hood River on Saturday, Jan. 6.

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), in collaboration with local and industry partners, is happy to announce a new grant award and a productive community event that engaged local civic and business leaders in guiding the school’s strategic planning.

Over 150 people dressed in their finest royal robes attended The Dalles Wasco County Public Library's second annual Prince and Princess Tea Party on December 29. 

Bingen City Council gives Craig Trummel the nod to fill the vacant council seat. The insurance underwriter has a background as a private practice lawyer and currently works for WFG National Title Insurance. Trummel expressed his interest in the city’s street and water systems, praising the recent work done on Humboldt Street and noting the unique relationship between the Bingen and the City of White Salmon.

This month, we're highlighting several important community initiatives and programs. From new opportunities for youth and adults to essential training for healthcare workers and resources for families, there's valuable information available for all. We encourage you to read on and find out how you can participate in or benefit from these offerings. Stay informed and get involved in making our community a better place for everyone.

Accused former Executive Director of Haven from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Tara Koch is scheduled to appear on theft, forgery, and identity theft charges in a settlement conference on January 12, 2024. 

As 2023 comes to a close, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is thrilled to announce Lars Reierson as the recipient of our Philanthropist of the Year award! This recognition celebrates Lars’ exceptional generosity, significant community involvement, and outstanding philanthropic impact on The Next Door and the Gorge communities we serve.