The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is back with an amazing array of local and regional shows this week! Classic Rock Zep Cover Band Zepparella is in town, a Fab Four tribute is in Cascade Locks, and we can even tell you about a Free Jazz Concert at what must be the most Unique Venue in The Dalles! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

A Hood River County grand jury indicted a The Dalles man on 46 charges alleging sex crimes, trafficking and drug offenses involving a minor.

The Dalles City Council will consider adopting a $107.2 million budget, creating a rainy day reserve fund and approving a long-awaited aviation training facility lease.

Klickitat Valley Health welcomed 89 local kindergarten and first-grade students from Wishram, Klickitat, Centerville and Goldendale elementary schools on Wednesday, June 3.

Masters of the Universe takes its time getting there, but Adam's transformation from a seemingly hopeless underdog into Eternia's greatest champion makes for a surprisingly fun and satisfying adventure.

Broad traffic interpretation stymies Amazon warehouse in Odell, but final decision may come on appeal.

Hundreds of seniors across the Columbia Gorge will walk across commencement stages this week as schools in The Dalles, Hood River, White Salmon and Goldendale celebrate the Class of 2026 and prepare to close out the academic year for summer break.

City leaders say decades of deferred maintenance, aging infrastructure and future water needs require a generational investment that could more than double the typical residential water bill over the next 20 years.

Oregon residents can visit state parks across the state without paying day-use parking fees on Saturday, June 6, as Oregon celebrates the annual State Parks Day tradition. The event also coincides with Oregon’s free fishing weekend, giving families in the Gorge an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at little or no cost.

Oregonians can fish, crab and clam without a license June 6-7 during the state's annual Free Fishing Weekend. For anglers in The Dalles and Hood River, the event offers a chance to hit local waters at no cost while introducing a new generation to fishing in the Columbia Gorge.

Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Regional Funding Opportunity (RFO), investing approximately $36,000 into programs that support young children and families across Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.

As the school year starts to wind down, two local champions of early childhood education have partnered again to ensure the region's youngest learners are ready for their big debut.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Getting Ready for Summer - The Sunset Music Series is ramping up, Ruins Tuesdays is in full swing and the Outdoor Stage at Bargeway is heating up with June Shows! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place.

The Dalles Public Library opens June with take-home kits, craft programs, concerts, games, teen study sessions, and hands-on family events.

An apparent oxy-acetylene tank explosion destroyed a garage in The Dalles on May 20, but firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading.

The Oregon Heritage Commission has honored The Watershed Rock Opera with an Oregon Heritage Award of Excellence, recognizing the project’s innovative approach to storytelling and heritage preservation.

Klindt’s Cove Pocket Park in the Port of The Dalles is getting a fresh look this spring as retaining walls, additional sand and even a swimming dock are coming into play.

Strong winds and thunderstorms swept through The Dalles Thursday night, leaving a trail of downed trees, damaged property and cleanup work across the city. While forecasters warned hail was possible, the storm's most significant impact came from powerful wind gusts that uprooted mature trees and snapped large limbs.

Mayor Richard Mays and Councilors Timothy McGlothlin and Scott Randall are up for re-election this year as candidate filing opens June 3 for the Nov. 3 general election.