The family farm remains the backbone of this nation’s food system. If we lose that connection between the land and the people who love it, we won’t just lose farms. We’ll lose the foundation of rural America itself.

A fatal collision on Highway 97 Tuesday evening shut down traffic in Sherman County for four hours as Oregon State Police investigated the crash that killed a Corvallis man.

The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 Classroom Mini-Grant awards. Sixteen educators from across North Wasco County School District 21 were selected for funding this season, totaling $7,510.31, to bring creative, hands-on, and student-centered learning experiences to their classrooms.

Local food-security groups say an urgent surge in need has exhausted new donations within one day as gorge families grapple with the federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP food benefits.

The Dalles City Council approved a new job description on Oct. 27 for an Analyst II position designed reduce the “risk gap” — a shortfall that leaves critical compliance, training, and documentation tasks vulnerable to error or neglect — while improving IT efficiency and cybersecurity across city operations.

Wasco County is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, with three vacant dispatcher positions and a possible fourth on the way. Officials are proposing a $146,100 contract with GetResQ911 LLC to bring in two experienced temporary dispatchers and prevent burnout among existing staff while maintaining emergency response coverage. 

On November 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., the Wasco County Democrats will host a Candidates Forum featuring candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the Oregon Congressional seat currently held by Cliff Bentz.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series presents a special pop-up event: American Wool, Regenerative Agriculture, and the Future of an Industry with Jeanne Carver, taking place Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles, Oregon.

This week in The Gorge it’s lots of Live music, under the radar comedy shows, author talks, Beatles Tribute bands - it’s all here!

On Tuesday October 28, 2025 the City of The Dalles Public Works began work on Federal St. between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. to replace and upgrade water mains in the area.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a full week of art, music, opera, and teen fun — from drum circles to trivia battles and pajama reading adventures.

The Dalles City Council meeting delivered a string of good news Monday, from $20 million in airport investments and new hangar construction to trail upgrades, volunteer projects, and major community fundraising.

Community Roots Wellness Hub in White Salmon offers a collaborative space where community members can access mental-health therapy, trauma-informed care, youth support services and wrap-around wellness resources, all designed to meet families where they’re at.

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. It will be held at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Nov. 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

One Community Health is hosting a series of free community events this fall to help people sign up for, renew, and change their health coverage for 2026.

The City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant has discharged effluent that exceeds the plant’s limit for E. coli due to incomplete disinfection. Sample test results read on the morning of October 28, 2025, indicated an E. coli exceedance. Several resamples in the following 24-hour period confirmed that the treatment process is not under control. The cause of the exceedance is unknown at this time.

A comprehensive overhaul of the city’s dormant dog-licensing system sparked debate among vets and residents over privacy, enforcement, and fairness. Council delays vote until December.

Starting November 3rd, the intersection of Hostetler and W 6th St. will be Fully Closed for the installation of the underground storm line improvements. The closure will be in effect 24/7 with an estimated duration of 2.5 weeks.

Columbia Center for the Arts will celebrate two decades of live theater with its 20th Anniversary Theatre Revue, a one-night performance at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River.

Many people are filled with happy anticipation as the holidays approach. For those who have experienced a significant loss, this is often not the case. Aware that the person who died will not be with them, the holiday season can intensify feelings of sadness, isolation, anxiety, and loss for those who grieve. It can be difficult to decide what to do.