A friend of mine recently walked into what looked like an ordinary thrift store in The Dalles. There’s no big sign, just the name on the front door on Washington Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets. He found a pair of pants he liked but no price tag. He asked a volunteer, “How much are these?” “Free! Everything in our store is free.”

A new fundraising effort aims to transform The Dalles' parks, from resurfacing Sorosis Park's tennis courts to building a long-awaited dog park and future community improvements.

Vibe Consignment won the $10,000 grand prize by phone light last month, but the competition is just one night in the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub’s year-round work helping Gorge businesses get off the ground and grow.

Volunteer for The Dalles' biggest Fourth of July celebration and help bring live music, family fun and fireworks to life while serving your community.

Behind the music and fireworks lies months of volunteer work, fundraising and planning as community leaders build The Dalles' biggest Fourth of July celebration in years.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Working for the Weekend! Believe Us, Gigs are Happening All Week, but just wait until Friday - the Calendar is listing 9 shows - we had a hard time choosing what to put in here! Don’t worry, we know you’ll have a Great Time whatever you Do! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Fundraiser for WAGAP Food Bank Network features dinner that highlights immigrant and Indigenous roots of the Gorge, music by Isabeau Waia’u Walker.

Driver denies allegation. 9mm hand gun found in driver’s console and seized as evidence.

“It was awesome in a sense of community, but also having something like this in the Gorge is special, and I hope it begins to spread. The music was great. You can just feel the passion… — Kesomi Palaki.

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 197 and Columbia View Drive on Friday afternoon sent two vehicles into a guardrail and utility pole, but no serious injuries were reported.

Summer is in full swing at The Dalles Public Library, with free concerts, crafts, games, storytimes, teen activities and family programs scheduled throughout the week.

Hood River council will consider extending its immigration emergency declaration and decide a disputed townhouse rezoning as officials balance housing needs and land-use concerns.

A century-old downtown sewer main discovered near the Baldwin Saloon could add nearly $500,000 and 73 days to The Dalles' First Street Streetscape Project.

A rapidly growing brush fire climbed the Maryhill Grade Friday morning, prompting a multi-agency response as crews worked to protect structures and contain the blaze.

Low humidity, gusty winds and an approaching heat wave are elevating wildfire danger across the Gorge, where a single spark can quickly become a fast-moving blaze.

An active brush fire along Interstate 84 near milepost 129 in Blalock Canyon, about 8 miles west of Arlington, is affecting traffic in both directions Friday morning.

Former Los Angeles drama teacher Cari Goin is launching Emoji Improv in The Dalles, helping children find their voice, build confidence and friendships. Classes begin June 27.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza for a day of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient and culturally significant native fish. Feeling curious about these unique creatures? Come see what all the hullabaloo is about at Lampreypalooza 2026!

From cherries and raspberries to peaches and pears, Gorge orchards invite families to experience fresh-picked fruit while directly supporting local growers during a challenging agricultural season.