Crews responded to yesterday's increased fire activity by continuing to construct and improve the direct containment line on the north and east sides of the fire. Today crews will resume mop-up operations and proceed to scout for spot fires across the containment line.

90 new personnel and 6 engines are brought in as the Williams Mine Fire is now estimated at 11,000 acres burning in thick timber 3.5 miles from Trout Lake, Wash. Scooper planes continue to dip out of Swift Reservoir and the Columbia River between Memaloose Island and Lyle, Wash.

The Williams Mine Fire burning 3.5 miles northwest of Trout Lake, Wash., more than doubled in size over the weekend to an estimated 10,000-plus acre fire which is burning in thick forest in the Mt. Adam’s Ranger district.  Firefighters may get an assist from the weather this week as cooler temperatures and higher humidity are predicted.

This week’s trivia question was a 4-parter and it proved to be tougher than a tomb to crack as the local pyramids above originally came with messages on their chimneys that were bound in the secrets of history. While many quickly recognized the establishment as Spooky’s, only two cracked the entire code this week and sent their answers before the official deadline of Aug. 11 at 3:48 p.m

In 1951, US Fish & Wildlife employee Raymond Matheny was given the assignment of documenting the Indian fishery at Celilo Falls. Over the following two years, Matheny took hundreds of photos of the tribal fishers, carefully documenting names, locations, and activities of the day-to-day reality of life at the falls.

The Wasco County Fair may be over 110 years old, but there's always something new to enjoy. The Fair kicks off with Family FREE Day on Thursday (thanks to Waste Connection), so bring your family and enjoy the livestock, crafts, demonstrations, Circus Acts, Interactive Games, and Godfrey The Magician.

A Forest closure is in effect for the entire Mt Adams wilderness and areas adjacent to the fire near Trout Lake as it has grown to an estimated 5,500 acres. Fire managers have ordered additional help as the blaze in thick timber is 1 percent contained.

Aerial and ground firing operations were successful yesterday. Crews are mopping up and securing the burnout operations from yesterday. Burnout operations may continue today as conditions warrant.

Gut check! Dig deep puzzlers! The answer is wrapped tighter than a mummy. What did the four original signs, redacted above like a police report, say on this famous local restaurant in 1968?

The much-anticipated Cruise the Gorge event returns from August 9-11, 2024, bringing a thrilling weekend for car enthusiasts and spectators alike.

he Williams Mine Fire burning in heavy timber near Trout Lake, Wash., grew to more than 4,000 acres on Wednesday and a new incident command team took charge of the blaze this morning.

The Dalles City Park buzzed with excitement last night, Aug. 6th, as the community gathered for the second annual National Night Out event.

Firing operations were successful in the southeast corner of the fire yesterday. Crews were able to construct fireline down to the old Eagle Creek burn scar and connect to established control lines in the northeast part of the fire.

The lightning-caused fire has been burning since Monday in heavy timber and took off on Tuesday, Aug. 6 when winds sent embers ahead spotting new fires.

A community survey asking for ideas on how to use the money received 345 responses and they generally fell into seven categories - schools, tax relief, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, housing, and homelessness.

Nashville singing duo Lance & Lea head for Waterfront Wednesday at the Bargeway on Aug. 7, and the Gorge is smoking with hot entertainment. Find it all here in the Gorge Giggin’ Guide.

Thunderstorms early yesterday morning brought isolated rainfall and lightning with no new fire starts detected near the Whisky Creek Fire. Firing operations were attempted in the northeast corner of the fire, but conditions on the ground were not receptive to fire.

The fire, which appears to have started on the former rodeo grounds just west of Oregon Trail Mini Storage remains under investigation as the Oregon State Police and State Fire Marshal were called in to investigate the scene. 

LEVEL 2 BE SET Evacuation for the City of Antelope. This area has been downgraded from Level 3.

LEVEL 1 BE READY Evacuation for the City of Shaniko.

Interior pockets of fuel continue to burn. During the day they will produce smoke, and at night can provide a visible glow, noticeable from across the river. Along the steep northern edge, roll-out of hot debris is a concern and sprinkler systems were installed to provide continuous water to reduce hot spots.