The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. And each year The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page.

The Dalles High School graduating seniors returned to their former grade schools this morning, June 3, to do the walk of fame as school children cheered their accomplishments. It is all part of the activities as they prepare for their final TDHS function, graduation on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Amaton Field behind the high school, 220 E. 10th Street.

First Book, a non-profit organization that has distributed 64,315 books to kids in need in Wasco and Hood River Counties, is seeking donations to help fund their 2023 season.

The Dalles Police were called out on Wednesday afternoon, June 2, in the 600 block of West Seventh Street on a report that a male could be seen in a nearby yard, and he was not moving, according to the police log.

Howard Gonser was first elected to the Northern Wasco County PUD Board of Directors in 1987. During his 35 years of service, he served as president of the board seven times, as well as president of the Oregon PUD Association twice. Over the past three decades, many improvements were made to the PUD’s electrical infrastructure.

Over 30 businesses will be open late Friday, June 3 as a grassroots movement is fueling some really fun times in downtown The Dalles. Businesses will feature their favorite things about summer. From sidewalk chalk art, live music, special treats, grand openings and more it will be an amazing night to kick off the summer. Hours 5 to 8 p.m.

The closure will begin just after midnight on June 10, and then it will reopen on Sunday, June 12.

The Cemetery Tales video was one of two videos to win the silver award in the category “non-broadcast biography.” Director/ producer Joe Garoutte said, “The gold award in that category went to a series about Randy Travis, funded by Warner Music Nashville. It’s pretty tough to outdo that kind of money!”

A gravel route was added this year, leaving riders to choose between four unique and scenic rides. Join us for a fun day of riding - topped off with poker, a whiskey tasting, raffle & silent auction!

Find out what is happening at the libraries in Wasco County with this newsletter, which is packed full of events and activities.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome. This month’s events include several presentations on the foster care program from varying points of view.

Serious Theater is presenting New York opera singer Anna Viemeister and baritone Jeremy Griffin in a special concert on Sunday, June 5th at 3:00 P.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles (10th and Union streets). The program features Songs of Travel by Ralph V. Williams, Hermit Songs by Samuel Barber and arias from Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi.

You know what they say. It takes a village. Well, and then some when you’re trying to catch a domesticated mini pig in East The Dalles this morning, May 27.

Eli Howard and the Greater Good will play a free outside concert at The Dalles Art Center this Friday, May 27, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. and music at 6 p.m. They are taking over the block - streets closed on Fourth outside TDAC - for the second time in two months.

As teens turn into young adults, it is their time to enter society, be independent, and make their way. How can we expect them to succeed and contribute to society if they have not had a good foundation that many of us take for granted?

Scholarships will benefit four students enrolled in the college’s Early Childhood Education program this fall, said Wendy Patton, executive director of Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation. The awards will help students complete the program and enter the workforce.

Eli Howard and the Greater Good will play a free outside concert at The Dalles Art Center this Friday, May 27, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. and music at 6 p.m. They are taking over the block - streets closed on Fourth outside TDAC - for the second time in two months.

Zora Richardson and Alex Rector, two senior vocalists from The Dalles High School will be giving a recital Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 pm at the First Christian Church, The Dalles. Both students have been under the instruction of private voice instructor Shawn Lutz/Lutz Music Studio for the past three years. They will be presenting from Classical to Musical Theater.

A solar halo was seen in the eastern sky of the Columbia River Gorge this morning, May 17th, 2022.