For more than two years, retired lawyers and other volunteers have been helping Gorge residents apply for expungement (or “set aside”) of their Oregon criminal records. The volunteers operate free walk-in clinics twice a month in The Dalles and Hood River. More than 220 people have sought help through the clinics since June 2023. Most who come to the clinics live in the Gorge, but the clinics are open to anyone who needs help.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place event  series returns this fall with its 16th season. The season will launch with Woven in Place: A Rancher’s Journey from Sheep to Fashion and the Olympics on October 8 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR. 

Art and culture take center stage this week across the Gorge, from juried pastel exhibitions to Hispanic heritage celebrations, live music, and community festivals filling Hood River, The Dalles, and beyond.

On September 12th, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Ministry food pantry received a boost this week thanks to the generosity of local shoppers and a community partnership with Grocery Outlet.

At stake is how—and how long—mobile vendors can operate at a single site. A 12-month cap signals a shift: carts that function as long-term fixtures would need to meet standards closer to brick-and-mortar uses.

The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is proud to announce that it will host the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) Fall Juried Exhibition, showcasing 80 original works by artists from across the state. This prestigious exhibition celebrates the beauty and versatility of traditional watercolor.

From painting and portraits to Pokémon raids and author visits, the library is buzzing with activities this week. Whether you’re a child discovering art, a teen exploring games, or an adult curious about language quirks, there’s something new to enjoy.

Not long ago, America was the breadbasket of the world. Our fields and orchards fed not only our own people, but millions overseas. When ships left the Pacific Northwest loaded with cherries, apples, wheat, and pears, we knew the world was waiting for what we grew.

At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor of The Dalles Rich Mays officially proclaimed September as Hunger Action Month for the city. Every September, Hunger Action Month is recognized nationwide as a time when people come together to help end hunger.

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! 

On 9/6/2025 Deputies responded to a “psychotic episode” call. It was reported to them that the subject of the call, a 27-year-old male, had kicked his mother and was allegedly high on drugs including LSD, Ketamine and a large amount of Marijuana.

Science experiments in a jar, a family night of monster trucks, dream exploration, virtual talks with nationally known experts, and even a Bluey dance party — the library is buzzing this week. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, play as a family, or be inspired by music and art, you’ll find it here.

The Dalles City Council will consider new rules for food carts and transient vendors at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 8.

The Dalles City Council on Monday will weigh legal and financial steps tied to national litigation over “forever chemicals” in drinking water and opioid settlements that could channel thousands of dollars into local programs.

Not that long ago—within the lifetime of folks still living in Wasco and Sherman Counties—the farm fields echoed with the steady clop of draft horses. Harness jingled at dawn, sweat darkened their hides by noon, and at day’s end the team pulled the wagon home. It was the rhythm of farm life.

A multi-agency narcotics task force seized multiple firearms, body armor and suspected commercial quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana during a search warrant in west The Dalles on Friday, arresting a man with a long history of drug and theft convictions.

Two years after opening Farmstand in the Gorge in downtown The Dalles, owner Bets Seltzer says the venture has grown beyond just a health-food market and cafe — it’s become a catalyst for community.

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Timewinder Tales (formerly Cemetery Tales). This year’s performances are a bit different than those in the past, and we could not be more excited to present this new version of the show! You will hear from four powerful and influential Latina members of our community who will share their stories and inspirations.

For the third consecutive year, the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub are teaming up to support competitive robotics in the Columbia Gorge region. United by a shared commitment to equitable STEM education, the two organizations are once again offering mini-grants to robotics teams, helping ensure students from all backgrounds can access hands-on, high-quality STEM learning opportunities.

Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025, featuring more than 100 works by 66 artists. This juried exhibition, celebrating the vibrancy and versatility of pastel as a medium, will be on display at CCA September 5–28.