Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 12-18
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you Diversity - whether it’s the Community Celebrations of Maupin Daze or a chance to catch Authentic Irish Music - The Gorge is an Equal Opportunity List of Gigs you Need to Experience! Get Out There!
Grounded in Grassroots at The Next Door
The need for trusted, culturally responsive services has never been greater. Many individuals and families turn to The Next Door during some of the most challenging moments of their lives, searching for guidance, support, and hope.
This Week at The Dalles Library: May 11, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of May programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including crafts, book clubs, STEAM activities, performances, and virtual author events.
CCCNews Podcast: News Staff Talk Stories, Hobbies, and Life Beyond the Newsroom
CCCNews staffers Josh Albert and Aaron Girdham trade stories about journalism, music, hiking, coffee and movies in a relaxed behind-the-scenes podcast introducing the people behind the reporting.
Mail Carrier Food Drive set for Saturday; Put your donation by the box
This Saturday, May 9th, community members across the Columbia Gorge have an easy opportunity to make a meaningful difference: leave a bag of nonperishable food near their mailbox, and their letter carrier will do the rest.
Pedestrian Killed in Highway 97 Crash near Shaniko; OSP Seeks Witnesses
On Tuesday, May 5, 10:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 61.5 in Wasco County.
Adventist seeks Critical Access status as rural hospitals fight for survival
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge’s move toward Critical Access Hospital status comes as rural hospitals across Oregon and the nation face mounting financial pressure, staffing shortages and uncertainty over future Medicaid funding.
The History Museum presents Gorge Youth Speaks on May 13 at The Ruins
The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series. The final event of the three-part series will be May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.
Wrong-way Semi Triggers Rollover Crash on I-84 in Sherman County; Driver Cited on Multiple Charges
A wrong-way semi on I-84 caused a rollover crash near Biggs Junction, sending two people to the hospital and resulting in multiple criminal citations.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 5-11
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Celebrating Mom - Mother’s Day is on Sunday - we all know that Everyday is Mother’s Day, and there’s Mom Friendly Events happening All Week - Get Out There!
Wasco County Pioneer Association Names 2026 Pioneers of the Year
Wasco County Pioneer Association named James A. Olheiser and Ruth Ann Rondeau Cutler the 2026 Pioneers of the year, Saturday, May 2, at the 104th annual meeting of the organization, held at St. Mary’s School gymnasium in The Dalles, Oregon
Ramona & The Marimba’s last show set for May 13, 14
Colonel Wright students will perform marimba concerts across The Dalles May 13–14, marking instructor Ramona Harwood’s final season after seven years.
This Week at The Dalles Library: May 3, 2026
The Dalles Public Library will host a variety of family, youth and adult programs in early May, ranging from STEAM activities and crafts to workshops and live presentations.
Columbia Center for the Arts Presents Book of Days
Columbia Center for the Arts presents Book of Days, the award-winning play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, running May 8 through May 23.
E 9th St. Pavement Preservation Project - Monday, May 4, 2026, through Thursday, May 14, 2026
The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday May 4, 2026 through Thursday May 14, 2026
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Workplace Accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
A chairlift accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl on Thursday morning left one worker dead and another seriously injured after a maintenance basket fell into rugged terrain, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Mosier weighs utility rate hikes and new wildfire rules as costs and risks rise
Mosier leaders will consider utility rate hikes and a new wildfire defensible space ordinance May 6 as rising costs and fire risk reshape local policy decisions.
TD Council accelerates utility project on Webber St.; 7-day work week aims to bring project to end 9 days early
City leaders approve seven-day work schedule at a cost of $118,00 to shorten project timeline. Full Webber Street closure will continue through June 26, impacting access to port businesses.
CCCNews Podcast: Local Oncologist Highlights Advances in Cancer Care, Stresses Early Screening and Prevention
Advances in cancer treatment are improving survival rates and quality of life for patients, but new trends — including rising cancer rates among younger people — are reshaping how doctors approach care, a local oncologist said during a recent podcast interview.
Music provides the bridge: My interview with pianist Rule Beasley
TD’s Rule Beasley performs a concert this Saturday, May 2nd. 94-year-old, accomplished Jazz Pianist jams with our own Aaron Girdham during interview.
