The Salvation Army is ready to serve wildfire evacuees and/or firefighters of The Rowena Fire in The Dalles as needed

A 29-year-old Yakima, Wash., man was arrested Wednesday, June 11, after attempting to flee a traffic stop on Interstate 84, prompting a brief pursuit and the discovery of half a pound of cocaine.

On one of the hottest days of the year, the compassionate team from Dog River Pet Supplies in Hood River, Oregon, made an extraordinary decision: they closed their store to give back to the community in a big way.

For the fifth year in a row, the North Wasco County Education Foundation recognized the outstanding educators and staff who make a lasting difference in our local schools through its annual Golden Apple Awards.

Gorge Giggin Guide Goes Streamline! This abbreviated column provides a guide for some of the best events on tap for the week. Not finding what your need? Check out the CCCNews events guide calendar for the gorge-wide comprehensive listing.

While cooler temps are helping to keep the Rowena Fire in check, heavy winds hamper efforts to bring the blaze under control. More than 450 personnel are on the fire that has burned multiple home and displaced local families.

The Ferry Fire burning in and near Cottonwood Canyon State park has grown from a brushfire to more than 5,000 acres as heavy winds are pushing the blaze in the steep arid country filled with dry grass and sagebrush.

As the Rowena Fire continues to impact communities west of The Dalles, 15 families who lost their homes in the blaze are seeking public support through GoFundMe campaigns.

Rowena Fire prompts golfers quick ouster from The Dalles Country Club. Historic clubhouse came within inches of being burned. Pro shop employee loses home. Restaurateur vows to persevere and help his friends.

Fire crews responded to a house fire at 2513 Old Dufur Road late Thursday morning, where smoke and flames prompted a large emergency presence and road closures in the area.

Evacuation zones have been significantly expanded in response to the Rowena Fire burning near Mayer State Park, according to a 7 p.m. update from the Wasco County Sheriff's Office.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near Mayer State Park, prompting multiple road closures and evacuation orders in the Rowena area, according to the Columbia Gorge Fires Facebook Page.

Black in the Gorge and The Next Door, Inc., are very happy to invite everyone to the 3rd Annual Gorge Juneteenth Celebration! This will be our biggest celebration yet,  with more music, BIPOC vendors with crafts and food, as well as participatory opportunities for all ages, including art, African dance, and drumming!

Thanks to the generosity of so many people, our elementary garden is scheduled to have its official introduction to the town on August 9th at 802 NE 5th Street, following the Threshing Bee parade!

The week of June 16, 2025, City crews and contractors will begin work on several pavement preservation projects. These chip seal projects will require short duration road closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at each location on the date the work is scheduled to take place. Detours will be in place during work hours.

A structure fire in the 3100 block of Lingren Road has led to the death of a 64-year-old woman and the hospitalization of her husband.

The Dalles Police is very sorry to report that on Saturday, June 7th at 9:11 am, emergency services received a call of a missing 3 year old from the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Shiloh Inn).

Fireworks will be prohibited throughout Hood River County beginning at 11:59 p.m. on June 15 this year, following the Regulated Use Closure implemented by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), which is effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 16. The Central Oregon District of ODF declared fire season on June 2nd.

Summer is heating up, and so is the lineup at The Dalles Public Library! From handmade Father’s Day gifts and author talks to teen popsicles, movies, music, and even a contortionist, this week’s events are as dynamic as the community itself. Whether you’re celebrating the end of the school year or kicking off summer with new skills, stories, and surprises, there’s something waiting for everyone.