Several medical clinics displaced by storm damage at the Water’s Edge building are expected to resume services starting Monday, Dec. 22, as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge relocates staff and equipment to temporary locations across the Gorge.

A large boulder broke loose from a hillside above The Dalles’ Wick’s Water Treatment Facility during a freak windstorm Wednesday morning, rolling between two buildings before crashing into a concrete settling basin.

Hood River County is offering free sand and sandbags to residents and business owners preparing for potential flooding, with supplies available at two locations while materials last.

Clinics at the Water’s Edge medical building in The Dalles will remain closed through the weekend as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge works toward a modified reopening following extensive damage caused by a violent windstorm early Wednesday morning.

Emergency early school releases, flooding concerns and damaging winds prompted a local emergency declaration as storm conditions disrupted healthcare, utilities and travel across Hood River County, Wasco County and the Columbia Gorge on Thursday.

For years, we’ve been told this is the deal: give the biggest corporation in the room a break, and the rest of us will come out ahead.

But at some point, “incentive” turns into “subsidy,” and “partnership” starts to feel like permission. Permission to take more than you give, to grow faster than a community can support, and to call it success as long as the buildings look ‘beautficationed’ from the highway.

The Dalles deserves better than being a bargain-priced host. We’re not anti-business. We’re pro-fairness. Pay what you owe, tell the truth about what you use, and invest in the schools and systems that keep this town alive.

A freak windstorm tore through The Dalles, heavily damaging the Water’s Edge medical building and forcing Adventist Health Columbia Gorge to relocate vital outpatient services.

Discounts Plus, which opened in downtown The Dalles in 2019 inside the former JC Penney building, announced it will close both its The Dalles and Gresham locations.

The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, a department of the Columbia Gorge Education Service District, is launching a new Little Free Libraries project designed to increase equitable access to literacy resources while providing hands-on, career-connected learning opportunities for local students. 

The Holiday Giggin’ Guide is Here with a Huge Supply of Music and Live Performances. Check out our Calendar listings for all the music, movies and Holiday Parades, Bazaars, Markets, Last Minute Shopping Events and More!

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department is making sure equipment is in good repair and stocking up to prepare our response to winter storm events.

A two-semi crash involving a tanker hauling corrosive hazardous materials shut down Interstate 84 west of Arlington for nearly seven hours Friday, authorities said.

The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of December programs, from concerts and holiday storytimes to gaming, crafts, and art classes for all ages throughout the month.

Real reform means disappointing some constituencies, trimming bureaucracy, and admitting when mandates aren’t working. That kind of leadership is harder than asking for votes — but it’s what this moment demands.

The City of Hood River has declared a State of Emergency following federal immigration enforcement activities in the area and their impact on the community. The Hood River City Council directed City Manager Abigail Elder to declare a State of Emergency in the City of Hood River at its December 8 regular meeting. 

Working Hands Fermentation will host a community Craft Night on Friday, Dec. 12, offering a relaxed evening for crafters of all skill levels in its taproom from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This week’s CCS News Podcast features a conversation with three of the leaders behind the new Community Roots Wellness Hub in White Salmon, a collaborative mental health and community-services center that opened earlier this fall.

The Wasco County Planning Division is seeking qualified applicants to fill three upcoming vacancies (primary and alternates) on the Wasco County Planning Commission. These are volunteer positions that play a vital role in shaping the future growth and development of Wasco County. The three vacancies will begin terms in early 2026.

The Dalles secured a $49,840 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to add shade canopies at Federal Street Plaza, improving summer comfort and supporting a more vibrant, visitor-friendly downtown that drives local economic activity.

Nearly 75 percent of children in Washington under age five are cared for by parents, family, friends, and neighbors who may be eligible to apply for subsidies. This is according to the Child Care Aware of Washington website.