Coach Skyler Miller, from Orange, California — the visionary behind Lefty Elite — told the team to expect a few hiccups as they’d be playing positions rarely occupied by left-handers. Yet, the talented group of 12-year-olds defied expectations and quickly became the talk of the tournament.

Fast-moving flames and gusty winds triggered immediate evacuations in rural Wasco County on Wednesday evening, as a wildfire broke out near Eightmile Road and quickly prompted Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation orders for residents west of Steele Road to Highway 197 and Five Mile Road.

As downtown The Dalles continues to grow with new energy and businesses, one Main Street shop owner is reflecting on how far the city has come — and how hard it still is to thrive.

Phase 1 cleanup - the removal of household hazardous wastes from wildfire-impacted properties - has been completed. The recovery effort is now entering an interim period that will enable impacted residents to return and survey their properties before Phase 2 cleanup operations begin.

Operations at the City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant are improving, but are not yet back in compliance after a recent plant upset that resulted in discharge to the Columbia River of treated wastewater exceeding the plant’s limit for E. coli. Wastewater treatment staff are working hard to restore the biological balance so that the plant can quickly return to normal operations.

A garage fire that broke out Monday evening, Aug. 4, at a home in east The Dalles was likely caused by a mechanical failure in an upright freezer, according to Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue officials.

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will be painting the center and side lines on streets throughout the community on Monday, August 11, through Thursday, August 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 am each day, weather permitting.

New! Gorge Gigging Guide Highlights gives you a quick look at the week ahead in music, comedy, performance, festivals, and more! It’s a Great Way to get a handle on planning for the Best in what The Gorge has to offer! 

Firefighters used several water hoses to battle the blaze, and a chainsaw was used to cut a hole in the roof to access flames that had spread into the attic space.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on Trevitt St. between W 10th St. and W 11th St. to replace and upgrade a water main.

The Wasco County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a $120,000 planning grant, approving a new opioid settlement agreement, and renaming a livestock arena in honor of a longtime fair volunteer during its regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant has discharged improperly treated effluent into the Columbia River, prompting warnings against water contact after E. coli levels exceeded permitted limits.

The Dalles Public Library is going all in for the final stretch of summer reading with a week packed full of high-energy events. From a Pokémon scavenger hunt and movie day to science festivals, dance performances, and hands-on art projects, this is your chance to level up your summer. Whether you're battling in Smash Bros., dissecting owl pellets, or learning to make clay earrings, there's something for all ages to enjoy.

The White Salmon City Council will consider awarding more than $5.4 million for a major water infrastructure project Wednesday night, Aug. 6, alongside reviewing regional police cooperation and approving final costs tied to a multi-year park planning effort.

The 2025 Northwest cherry harvest is wrapping up. The trees gave us some of the best fruit we’ve seen in years—firm, sweet, and picture-perfect. But once again, growers across the region are left shaking their heads and tightening their belts. Because what came in the paycheck didn’t reflect the quality of the crop.

A once blank facade has been transformed into a living tapestry of chalk drawings and vibrant color each stroke reflecting the voices of The Annex’s residents and the wider community.

Ramsey Sign Company and David Benko of the National Neon Sign Museum were moving “CARS” this morning on East 3rd St. in The Dalles. Not the kind you drive - rather the kind that shine.

For the last several months, The Next Door Inc.’s (TNDI) bilingual Marketing Coordinator and staff members have collaborated to develop TNDI’s first fully translated website in Spanish. TNDI is proud to announce that Spanish-speaking community members and partners can now learn more about The Next Door and its programs at www.nextdoorincespanol.org! 

Reaching Tahoe is a major benchmark along the trail, as the pair have now successfully come through the Sierra Nevada mountain range — a 390-mile section with snowy crossings and more than 60,000 feet of elevation gain.