We're joined in the podcast studio today by DeeAnn Bohn and Erica Hernandez to talk about our region’s youngest learners. From child-directed play groups to getting kids free preschool, we all had a great conversation about the 0-5's local options. 

Police seized about 143 grams of suspected cocaine and pharmaceutical pills. A handgun and tactical rifle were also seized. The rifle was reported as stolen from central Oregon. Officers and Deputies also seized $101,756.00 of suspected drug proceeds from the address.

64 candidates are on the ballot for May 20 in an epic Wasco County election that has challengers in local school boards and fire districts. These people are the bread and butter of our community - choose well with our Meet the Candidates.

The History Museum of Hood River County announces a new temporary exhibit, "Embrace the Wild Wind: a history of water sports in Hood River," which opens Friday, June 13. 

A Grass Valley man struck three horses standing in the roadway early Wednesday, May 7 on U.S. Highway 97 southbound near milepost 34, according to Oregon State Police.

When asked to describe their garden, Diane and John wrote, “John and I moved to The Dalles 48 years ago now, in 1977. We arrived in the heat of the summer, the middle of August.

City of The Dalles lists line items for transient lodging tax - some $650,000 is going toward general fund items, including parks, Columbia Gorge Humane Society and Fourth of July fireworks. First meeting is tonight, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.

According to Bloomberg Law, family farm bankruptcies rose 55% in 2024, and filings are climbing fast in 2025. The first quarter alone saw 82 Chapter 12 bankruptcies, nearly double last year’s pace. Iowa leads the nation in filings, not in crop production, but in collapse.

D21, which is looking to pass a bond for a new high school and has other major infrastructure needs, is attempting to secure funds for capital projects and the sale of 60 acres above Columbia View Heights could help depending on how much it can bring.

Approval of a  29-unit subdivision in East The Dalles is now being appealed to The Dalles City Council after the planning commission denied an appeal by neighbors to the project two weeks ago. 

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