Firefighters made great progress last evening and overnight on the Wyeth Fire with forward progression stopped.

Oregon State University Extension Service has launched a new Columbia Gorge Food Security Survey to better understand community needs and guide future food-related programs across the region.

The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. 

Combined, the state funding covers about a quarter of the project’s estimated $1.12 billion cost. 

The law requires producers of packaging, printing and writing paper, and food serviceware to share responsibility for the cost and management of recycling their products after use.

The Week kicks off with more Gigs than a Crate of Firecrackers, the Calendar is Chock-Full and your Social Schedule is going to explode!  Check out the CCCNews events guide calendar for the gorge-wide comprehensive listing.

Army Corps of Engineers says, let me introduce you to my little friend. The Corps will host Lampreypalooza at the Bonneville Dam acquaint people with these toothy ancient fish with an afternoon storytelling, and up-close encounters.

The Beautification & Tree Committee proudly honors Marsha Morrison with the July Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 311 E 7th Place.

The Dalles City Council could take the next steps in bringing the Federal Street Plaza to fruition in the downtown business district as leaders look to build pedestrian and tourism traffic and bolster the local economy.

Summer is in full swing at The Dalles Public Library, and the week ahead promises everything from mini golf and marimbas to puppets, rhinestones, Star Wars, and water fights. Whether you're a teen looking to bedazzle your gear or a family ready to laugh with Cowboy Buck, there's something here for everyone—plus cool crafts, cold treats, and unforgettable fun.

Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: Labor in Limbo

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge as she highlights Fourth of July events and interviews Clare Kirkwood of the newly opened River City Saloon at Washington and Third Streets in downtown The Dalles.

Despite strong objections from victims and the DA, a judge granted Tyson Trezona, accused in repeated thefts, release to rehab, calling it harder than jail and warning failure means prison.

From early-morning runs to late-night fireworks over the Columbia, Gorge communities are celebrating Independence Day with full-day schedules of family-friendly festivities on Thursday, July 4. Whether you're in The Dalles or Stevenson, there’s a celebration nearby for everyone.

Effective July 1, 2025, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) will refer qualifying low-income community members from Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties who are seeking home weatherization services to NeighborImpact, a private not-for-profit organization based out of Redmond, Oregon.

Today we speak with "Burton," a 25-year military veteran living with severe PTSD, about his powerful healing journey with psilocybin. Burton shares his transformation—from an angry, unstable, and deeply struggling existence to becoming a calmer, more peaceful version of himself. The psilocybin sessions he experienced at Vital Reset in Hood River reshaped his life in ways that pharmaceuticals and traditional therapy could not. Join us for a deep dive into this raw and profound story of trauma, hope, and healing.

From July to December, Pizza Leona is teaming up with The Next Door for a delicious fundraiser! Over the next 6 months, 15% of every Community Pie sold will go directly to helping fund The Next Door's work to strengthen children and families, support community wellness, and provide culturally responsive services for Gorge residents. 

Remember those old-school Saturday night dating shows—cheesy, dramatic, a little chaotic, and totally addictive? The Gorge Dating Show is bringing that energy back, but with a distinctly local twist. And it’s happening live this Wednesday night, July 2, on the waterfront in The Dalles.

City sends $50k to Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation to align with 1977 ordinance that put 2 percent of lodging tax toward parks. The money will assist the district in maintaining 8 community parks totaling more than 200 acres.

Kick off July with a spellbinding mix of music, magic, scavenger hunts, and science. Whether you’re uncovering clues in a Dungeons & Dragons-themed quest, exploring planet-saving puzzles, or enjoying live music at the park, there’s no better place to level up your summer than The Dalles Public Library.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the American dollar. Not the paper itself, but the worth behind it. What should a dollar really be? What should it buy? What does it stand for? From where I sit—on a tractor seat in the cherry orchards of The Dalles—there’s a growing sense that a dollar just doesn’t stretch like it used to. Inputs are up. Groceries are up. Fuel is up. And while prices climb, the value of hard work seems to shrink.