Dozens of families displaced by the Rowena wildfire are getting a better night’s sleep thanks to a local business and community partnership.

Stories have the power to heal. Personal stories especially have the power to change lives. In an effort to find more common ground between artists and community members, MediaRites presents The -Ism Storytellers Project, an afternoon of personal stories from the heart, hosted and curated by Larry Toda, MediaRites’ Board Member, who has a family history in The Dalles.

Earlier this month, Tom Peterson posted what the Walldogs are up to now. It’s titled “Little Art City Strikes Again with Umatilla House Restoration.” Simultaneously I was organizing a dozen friends to do a walking tour of murals in the east end of The Dalles. A moment of synchronicity.

Thanks to generous support from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Columbia Gorge STEM Hub - a department within Columbia Gorge Education Service District - has opened its Microgrant program for the 2025–2026 school year.

Klickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC) has supported the development of a new childcare business in the White Salmon area. It is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local infrastructure, providing families with more options.

A local man previously arrested for allegedly firing shots near the Fourth Street grade was taken into custody again after it was reported that a driver crashed into a porch, a boat and a car at near the same location in The Dalles.

The Mid-Columbia is stirring with Halloween spirit this week. Events from The Dalles to Hood River and beyond offer tricks, treats, and tunes for all ages leading into the haunted weekend.

Live music, spooky screenings, and costume parties light up the Gorge this week, from salsa nights and the Rocky Horror 50th anniversary to Funkship’s Halloween dance party, Thunder Island’s Fall Market, and The Granada’s Spooktober Film Festival.

Seventeen-year-old Anastasia Mitsky of The Dalles climbed her glider to 9,800 feet on her third solo flight, riding ridge lift and mountain wave currents in a rare and beautiful flight she will never forget.

From restoring sailboats to helping run a bakery, 17-year-old Anastasia Mitsky’s hands-on education shaped the discipline behind her glider success—proof that a life built on work, curiosity, and family can take a young pilot higher than they might first imagine.

Each year, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) honors individuals, businesses, and organizations whose collaboration and partnership make a lasting impact on our work and the people we serve. The Community Partner of the Year award highlights those who champion our mission and initiatives, going above and beyond to support and advocate for our programs, clients, and TNDI as a whole.

When politicians promise to “make China pay,” it sounds tough. It sounds patriotic. But here’s the truth no one likes to admit: China doesn’t pay these tariffs. America does.

With a population of 16,000, The Dalles can claim more roses per person in our rose garden than “the city of roses,” Portland, Oregon.

For the first time ever this spring, I bought a pair of rose bushes for our yard. My husband enjoys his view of the roses from his man cave. They serve as a reminder that I will care as lovingly for him as I do them.

This Week at The Dalles Library: Oct. 20, 2025

As the shutdown drags on and inflation lingers near 3%, Oregonians from The Dalles to Hood River joined the nationwide “No Kings” protests, denouncing creeping authoritarianism, stalled relief, and the widening cost burden facing working families.

Educators, industry leaders, and community partners from across the Columbia Gorge came together at Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) for the second Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regional Advisory Committee meeting.

Visit Hood River has awarded $26,800 in matching funds to three local organizations through its annual Community Investment Grant Program. Designed to support small businesses and promote long-term economic vitality in the greater Hood River area, the program provides matching grants to projects that enhance, promote, and sustain Hood River as a vibrant destination, contributing to the community's growth and well-being.

Imagine trying to button a shirt while your hands don’t quite do what you tell them to. Voices echo. Lights blur. Simple directions slip away. For millions living with dementia, that’s everyday life.

Local residents in the Columbia River Gorge will join “millions” of Americans nationwide in a coordinated day of nonviolent protest for the second No Kings Day of Action on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Protests are planned for The Dalles, Hood River, White Salmon, Stevenson, Hermiston, and Pendleton.