A 22-year-old The Dalles man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 while nearly twice the legal alcohol limit has been indicted by a Wasco County grand jury after a head-on crash that seriously injured three people. He was released from jail on Tuesday.

The City of Maupin in north-central Oregon faces an enforcement action from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regarding monitoring violations at its wastewater treatment facility operations. The civil penalties of $10,292 were issued for violations related to influent and effluent monitoring, as well as a failure to submit multiple reports by their required deadlines.

A 22-year-old The Dalles man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 84, causing a head-on crash that seriously injured another driver.

Young performers are invited to take center stage this summer at Civic Kids Theatre Camp, taking place August 3–7, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day at The Dalles Civic Auditorium (323 East 4th Street, The Dalles, OR).

Firefighters from multiple agencies stopped a brush fire in the Mill Creek drainage Wednesday night, keeping the blaze to about one-half acre despite steep terrain and heavy vegetation.

Richard Michael Robinson transferred to Klickitat County, where he is expected to enter a plea Thursday on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

In a decision that has left wildlife officials and anglers reeling, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is ending its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower Columbia River effective at the end of September. 

Elementary students at Dufur School spent four weeks designing creative solutions to everyday challenges as part of the Oregon 4-H Invention Convention, culminating in a classroom showcase of their inventions.

Metallica Foundation agrees to sixth year of supporting local students at CGCC through its national scholarship initiative, helping students train for high-demand careers in manufacturing, aviation, construction and skilled trades.

Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

The Dalles Public Library has announced the following weekly programs.

The Dalles celebrated the Fourth of July with the annual Rocket Run and a patriotic downtown parade, launching a full day of festivities honoring America's 250th birthday.

Volunteers spent Saturday preparing Lewis & Clark Festival Park for tonight's America 250 celebration, featuring live music, food, vendors and one of Oregon's largest fireworks shows.

A fast-moving brush fire east of Dallesport grew to about 10 acres Friday afternoon, closing Highway 14, threatening structures and drawing a massive ground and air response.

The Dalles will mark Independence Day with an evening celebration at Lewis & Clark Park with live music, beer garden, food vendors and kids activities and a 10 p.m. fireworks finale.

As The Dalles prepares for its largest Independence Day celebration in years, major sponsors say supporting the event is an investment in community, patriotism and local tradition.

A brush fire in the Mill Creek drainage prompted temporary evacuations Thursday evening before firefighters brought the blaze under control and began mop-up operations.

Columbia Gorge pear growers say catastrophic returns on the 2025 crop are leaving many family farms on the brink of bankruptcy as they call for state and federal assistance.

Parades, concerts, family activities and fireworks are planned from The Dalles to Cascade Locks as communities celebrate Independence Day.

Wasco County commissioners received the certified May primary election results Wednesday, including runoff races, recount confirmations, updates following the death of county commissioner candidate Phil Brady. Dick Schaffeld announces write-in campaign against Mike Urness for the Wasco County Commissioner Position 3 seat in November election.