This month’s podcast features Amanda Thayer of The Coffee Shop along with The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge as we preview First Friday in Downtown TD and look at upcoming events and all the latest news, including the recent city approval to move ahead on the Federal Street Plaza.

"We envision shared facilities, tools, and resources for artists and makers looking to be part of a vibrant creative community in the Gorge," McHugh said. "Those artists will support one another while having a showcase for their work through public events and gatherings."

Northern Wasco County PUD (NWCPUD) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Board of Directors' Scholarship Program.

Join us for an informative tutorial on the onX Hunt app, led by Haley Fetzer, Director of Marketing at onX Maps.

The approvals mark major steps forward in the city’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core while also putting an eye toward safety by partnering with the Northern Wasco County School District and Oregon Dept. of Transportation to create safe routes to schools in West The Dalles.

Main Street First Friday is hosting Art in the Downtown for May on Friday the 2nd with another great night of specials, live music, sales, new vendors, ART & ARTISTS as we help celebrate the Gorge Artists Open Studios all weekend throughout the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

The council will review a recommendation from the Federal Street Plaza Ad Hoc Committee regarding the estimated $4.7 million design and next steps for a new downtown plaza on Federal Street between 2nd and 1st Streets.

Hood River City Council will discuss temporarily closing a downtown street to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment, support local businesses, reduce vehicle emissions, and activate public space.

Local officials confirmed the story, noting that more than 1,000 people who are currently receiving their prescriptions at the store are being transferred to Fred Meyer.

Cherry Fest Parade in Photos 2025

Some of my earliest friendships were with kids who traveled each year to pick alongside their parents. We’d race through the orchard rows after chores, share snacks, and swap stories in Spanglish long before I even realized what that was. Their families were, and still are, essential to this place. They bring the hands that harvest and the heart that keeps the tradition going.

Wahler and Steward responded to the capsized boat in the Columbia River on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2025 with several individuals in the water. Due to the quick action and efforts by these Deputies, along with other agencies, 6 individuals were rescued.

The 37th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“I feel like I needed this to be pushing myself,” Peterson said on Thursday, April 24 from the town of Idyllwild, Calif, an unincorporated town of 3,000 with a labrador for a mayor near the San Jacinto Wilderness. “We’re hiking everyday, camping and packing, but it is cool how everything is so different everyday.”

Tyson William Trezona who is suspected of stealing $20,000 of HVAC equipment from the National Neon Sign Museum was taken into custody around 4:50 p.m. after officers located him in a vehicle driven by his wife, Chandra Leigh Trezona - who is also suspected in the same HVAC heist.

Get ready for three days of cherry-filled fun as the 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival returns to downtown The Dalles from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. With this year’s theme, “Cherry Land – A Sweet Celebration!”, the festival is serving up Candy Land vibes with a hometown twist. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Cherry Fest regular, this guide has everything you need to make the most of your weekend—including where to go, what to see, and when to show up.

The Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) has recognized two outstanding educators from our region with the prestigious Regional Math Educator Award, highlighting their exceptional dedication to advancing mathematics instruction and supporting educators throughout the area.

NW Cherry Fest is All Weekend in TD, and the Fun just spreads throughout The Gorge faster than a Cherry Pie Eating Contest. Go nuclear at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon on Monday, April 28 with some Surf Rock with Tom Connelly

“We’re not looking to flip it,” said Stephen Davis, Regional Director with VIP in a recent tour of the hotel. “This will be a lifestyle boutique hotel, and once we buy a property we keep it and run it.”

The Dalles is an anomaly. Many small cities are lucky if they have even one working pipe organ somewhere in a church. We have five. Yes – five. And we’re very proud of it.