Organizations dedicated to serving families and children in five Columbia Gorge counties now have the opportunity to apply for grants aimed at enhancing early learning and family engagement. The Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub announced a new funding initiative targeting Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, and Wasco counties, focusing on prenatal services, parent education, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement.

Donnie Lewis was hitting the streets today with his three dogs Schroeder, Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty in the hunt for shopping carts.

Mark your calendars! The community is invited to celebrate the City of Bingen’s centennial on Saturday, April 13.  That's right, it's time to say Happy 100th Birthday to Bingen! 

Among the culinary traditions that gather families and friends around the table, the classic Carnitas holds a special place in most Latino households. This dish, featuring fried pork prepared according to each chef's unique recipe, is not just a food; it's a celebration of culture and individuality. And no one does it better than Michoacán Bar & Grill in Odell, Oregon.

The Bargeway Pub features Al Hare tonight, April 11, for Tacos and Tequila Thursday. Bat Boy hits the stage on May 4 and our entertainment guide is more packed than a horse on a two-week trip. Check out all the happenings here.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s an important reminder to drivers everywhere that they should practice safe driving habits at all times.

This comic is based on actual events at Farmer’s Insurance when Debbie Tibbets was the agent on the corner of Union and Third streets many years ago. The names of the innocent have been kept anonymous for their protection. No hotdogs were harmed during the making of this strip.

When Alex was 12, he made a mistake that would change his life forever. Convicted of a crime, he was sentenced to three years at a youth correctional facility hundreds of miles from his home where he felt lost, alone, and afraid. However, fate had a different plan in store for Alex.

Women are finding their strides in the ultra-running world these days. What, with Camille Heron smashing 12 world distance records at Lululemon’s Further, Jasmin Paris finishing as the first female ever to complete the Barkley Marathon, and Courtney Dauwalter stunning the world with her Triple Crown wins of Hardrock Hundred, Western States Endurance Run, and the Ultra- Trail du Mont Blanc.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium invites families with children of all ages and adults alike to climb aboard a variety of vehicles at our Touch-A-Truck / safety fair event on Saturday, April 19, 2024.

The Dufur School District is excited to announce that the new School-Based Health Center (SBHC) is nearing completion with an anticipated limited opening this summer and a grand opening in the fall of 2024.

Wasco County District Attorney candidate Travis J Marston is under scrutiny for running without an active Oregon State Bar license, a requisite for assuming the office upon election.

Oregon has received $90 million to help eligible homeowners avoid mortgage foreclosures and displacement and to cure delinquencies and defaults. The HAF program can help homeowners through a Past-Due Payment Relief program and an Ongoing Payment Relief program.

Little Oak Montessori is thrilled to announce that every dollar raised at the upcoming "An Enchanted Evening" Gala & Auction will directly support our tuition assistance program, bringing Montessori education within reach for more families in our community.

Thouvenel kicked hard at the end, hitting the finish line with just one other who submitted their answers by T-Mobile. New phone, who dis? Lol.

The Gorge chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group has found an in-person meeting space at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s (MCCAC) newly constructed Gloria Center located at 2505 West 7th Street, The Dalles thanks to an article published by CCCNews.

Local Comic Strip for The Dalles and Greater Gorge

County residents will vote on a new Hood River County District Attorney and several County Commissioner positions on May 21, 2024, as well as several measures including: bonds to replace the Aquatic Center; fund parks and trails, a five-year operating levy for Parks and Recreation services and a levy to improve fire and emergency medical services

Five candidates are vying for the Wasco County Commissioner seat that Steve Kramer will vacate next year. Also, The Gilliam County District Attorney and former Wasco County Chief Deputy District Attorney Kara Davis matches up against Travis Marston who is returning home to Oregon after practicing law in New Mexico in the race for the office of Wasco County District Attorney.

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Nolan Donivan, yesterday afternoon April 4th, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his baseball career at Lane Community College.