Big news for your safety and peace of mind this fire season. We’re talking about OR-Alert and Smart911, two game-changing systems that bring you real-time emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications. With these cutting-edge tools, you can stay informed and prepared like never before. So, let's get down to business and learn how you can be in the know and stay safe when it matters most.

The City of White Salmon is asking residents to conserve water for the next few days as they bring the water filtration plant back online after normal filter maintenance. 

Serious Theater is presenting New York opera singer Anna Viemeister and baritone Jeremy Griffin in a special concert on Sunday, June 18th at 2:00 P.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles (10th and Union). The program features Songs of Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe und leben, Op.42 and Dichterliebe, Op. 48.

For over two decades, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) has housed the Oregon Trail Transitional Living (OT) program, providing transitional living services to hundreds of houseless youth in the Gorge. Now, partnering agencies are pleased to announce that the Oregon Trail Transitional Living program will be operated by the Youth Empowerment Shelter in The Dalles as of July 1, 2023.

TD Kiwanis are packing it in this June. Visitors are welcome. Today, June 1, OSU Extension Agent Ashley Thompson reports on 2023 cherry crop outlook. June 8 - City Manager Matthew Klebes offers a city update. June 15 - John Foley will talk about family and Spooky’s history. June 22 - Commissioner Phil Brady speaks on Wasco County happenings. June 29 - Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield presents the art rock project beside her gallery/studio.

The Put the Scenic Back in Sorosis fundraiser aims to raise $347,000 in funds for phase two of the park rehabilitation project which will involve tree plantings, landscaping, the construction of an ADA accessible gazebo/pavilion, and improved walking trails. 

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TDHS Softball, 23 wins 3 loses, takes on Astoria, 19-6, tonight, May 26, in the playoff quarterfinal in the OSAA 4A bracket. They’ve got a home-field advantage at 16th Street Ballpark in The Dalles. The girls have not lost since March and burned Seaside earlier this week in a 16-0 route. The first pitch is at 6 p.m. Like the long ball? They set the record in that this year too.

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum will host a ribbon cutting for its newly designed all-ages interactive activity center, the Explorer Room on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Support The Next Door Inc.’s Gorge Youth Mentoring Spring Raffle for your chance to win one of two amazing stays at the Oregon Coast!

This event will be a live version of the late-night radio show. Noory’s guests will include Travis Walton, who has the distinction of having witnesses to his alleged alien abduction in 1975. Matt Moneymaker was on the Animal Planet Channel for 10 years, and has been involved in the “Search for Bigfoot,” show, and is considered the number one person for Bigfoot lore and information.

Mosier Community School students, teachers, families, and friends gathered together for Family Night on Thursday, May 18th as the Pre-K through grade 5 students unveiled, showcased, and expounded on their project-based creations. It was a frenzy of activity and information covering a myriad of topics.

Hood River New School’s Space Museum event, was an exciting experience that combined education, creativity, and hands-on learning for students of all ages on May 17th, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 220 Clearwater Lane Hood River, OR 97031.

Three words: FREE FAMILY FUN

If you've been to Rock Creek Park in Mosier during the past six or seven months, you've probably noticed the security gate at the entrance to the park. This gate is now operational, which means that anyone wanting to drive into the park will need an access card.  Access cards replace the paper passes. Good News, the cost won't change.

Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 3 as well as special events at selected parks.

Bill Trautz was hard at this morning, May 16, trimming back the wisteria along his sideyard at 506 E. Seventh St. in The Dalles.

Tired of running after the kids? Then put the shoe on the other foot and get them to Wahtonka Track on May 23.

The tubers provide a brilliance of short-lived color throughout late spring and when they are done, his other varieties bring it on, providing days of popping peony surprises. And if you look closely, our six-legged ant friends also ride this wave of color, taking in nectar and warding off nayer-do wells in the insect kingdom.

Hood River Library’s First Comic Con event, organized by the Teen Council, Rachel Timmons, Teen Librarian and other library staff brought nearly 70 people out to participate in costume contests, performance, a zine making workshop, a free comic giveaway, button making, game playing, a photo booth and more!