Premium tax credits shrink in 2026, leaving many Gorge families with thousands in new health costs. Local experts warn the region may see more uninsured residents and higher uncompensated-care burdens.

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in a partnership with Wasco County Veteran Services, will launch a series of refreshed "Welcome to Wasco County" signs featuring the new byline "We Honor Veterans."

The season of giving begins with First Friday on November 7th in beautiful downtown The Dalles from 5-8 pm. We are celebrating those who serve with specials before Veterans Day including a number of activities and events throughout downtown including food and drink offerings, in store discounts and pre holiday sales.

QLife Network, a broadband service provider in Wasco County, was recognized with three awards at the 29th annual Oregon Telecommunications Connections Conference in Hood River last week.

“Whoa,” remarked Mike Lord, the athletic director from Molalla, pulling his sunglasses down as he looked up at a freshly snowcapped Mt. Hood beyond the golden orchards. “I’ve never been anywhere beyond the baseball fields here. This is incredible.”

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.