Wight said it was a tough year fishing for pikeminnow so far, noting he has to avoid a lot more pelicans with his fishing line when tossing his imitation bate off The Dalles bridge. Good days bring 20 to 30 fish. His best is 48 so far this season. Past years brought double that in a day’s plunking. At $5 to $8 a fish, it’s still worthwhile.

Robert Wells-Clark, 34, and his one-year-old daughter Isla took to the Columbia River below Water’s Edge fly fishing in search of wily bass on Thursday morning.

The Dalles is among a small group of communities that will enjoy a fireworks show this Fourth of July. And it’s going to be big - think comets, bursts, strobes and glitter. Set to go off at around 10 p.m., the display expects to rival some of the largest had in The Dalles with an estimated run of about 20 minutes, said Doug Kirchhofer, member of the Fort Dalles Fourth committee.

The trail has been resealed from the bridge over Chenoweth Creek to The Dalles Marina, according to Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation Executive Director Scott Baker. Additional repairs and sealing are set to occur on the section between Chenoweth Creek and the Discovery center in weeks to come.

Momiji Express Gourmet Japanese & Chinese Cuisine next to Coastal in The Dalles is set to open on Wednesday, June 24. The 2500-square foot restaurant, 2632 W. Sixth St., offers both sushi and Chinese food.  Yakisoba, Lo-Mein, Chow mein, Lunch combos, sushi, nigiri, rolls and bento are all on the menu. Go to momijitd.com to see the menu.

Large and primarily white, the American white pelican has the longest wingspan of any bird in Oregon. It also has an enormous orange bill, and flies with neck withdrawn. This pelican makes unusually long flights for feeding and migration, and at great distances, soaring flocks have been reported as UFOs.

Details for The Dalles High School graduation have the ceremony starting at 9:15 a.m. at Sorosis Park. Learn more about it here.

Cascade Singers has begun searching for a new director even as the community choir takes a break for coronavirus precautions. The 2020-’21 season will proceed as restrictions are lifted and gatherings for rehearsals and performances are permitted.

Sea Scouts tested their mettle against the mighty Columbia River on Friday afternoon in the groups first navigational feat of the season. “We’re always looking for new members,” said Skipper Deidra Baumgarten, noting the unit offers rank and advancement and two rafting trips this summer.

In Our Own Backyard - Pelican’s take flight this morning on the Columbia River below The Dalles Dam. Common and beautiful. And as new as the strain in your forearm when dipping a paddle. 

As spring fades to summer and the days spent in quarantine are literally getting longer, I think it’s important to take the time to adjust our perspectives and recognize the beauty and power in what humans do best: change.

The Dalles Police Sergeant Josh Jones was at the end of his shift when he got the call at 7:01 Wednesday morning.

“Skunk is trapped in a neighbor's backyard. There is a trap on his head. Caller is worried the skunk is going to spray.”

“We thought it was going to ruin us,” LaRoque said. “But then I thought about it, and it is going to make us stronger. Being a business owner, it’s like a marriage. There is always a rough patch. But you just say, Alright, this is what we’re going to do.”

It was a salute to Oregonians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic. It boosted morale for locals during a time of severe health and economic impacts.

One of the most difficult journeys that each of us faces in our lives is our quest for self-love.

Volunteers, donations, financial piggyback seal deal. Locals shower path in pride, repairs