The Dalles' Downtown Tree Project is underway from April 2-6 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The project aims to address the deteriorating condition of existing trees and wells in the retail corridor.  

Spring is finally here in The Dalles, and let me tell you, the library is buzzing with excitement! We've got a bunch of cool stuff lined up for you – from chess lessons starting April 6th to arts and crafts classes that'll bring out your inner artist. Seriously, there's something for everyone!

The Four Sisters Natural Area, right here in our own backyard of The Dalles offers and incredible immersion into wildflowers. Located next to Murray Addition in Chenoweth, the area offers acres of hiking and pure beauty with a backdrop of Mount Hood. Check it out here.

Join me for a fun exploration into the world of dreams. If you’re interested but don’t remember dreams much, come anyway. I’ll teach you ways to encourage your inner dreammaker.

I am fortunate to know very talented people in music, in sports, and many fellow composers of international stature. But one of the most talented and brave people I know has to be my friend Yvonne Wakefield, a woman who from a very early age was clear about what she wanted to do with her life.

Wasco County is looking to apply for a $1,000,000 grant to develop an unfinished RV campground on a 159.08 acre county-owned property on the west side of The Dalles.

Radio Tierra, the non-profit Spanish radio station which has been a voice for the Latino community in the Columbia River Gorge since 2004 is getting a new frequency thanks to the installation of a new antenna.

What was the name of this burger stand before it changed to the Irish Treat in 1956? And what now stands there in its place?

Residents of The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge were treated to a stunning and rare celestial phenomenon on March 21st: a lunar halo.

In a heartening display of community spirit, Wasco County staff and The Dalles Little League families joined together in an initiative aimed at enhancing the ballfields at Kramer Field. Over the last two weekends, volunteers and staff gathered at the fields with shovels, rakes, and determination, in preparation for the 2024 season.

To the east, dear people, to the east. Hills flowing like past floods filled green spring with nuggets as glorious as sunshine. Just beyond the hospital, there.

Hood River New School hosted its annual student project expo on Friday, March 15. This year the theme of the event was history and offered students a chance to share their learning with parents and community members.

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Zoe LeBreton, yesterday afternoon on March 18, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her softball career at Clackamas Community College. 

Columbia Gorge Roller Derby All Stars and Blood-n-Gorge both won their first bout of the season on Feb. 24 raising nearly $400 for Culture Seed in the process.

Ask Goldendale citizens how they measure the arrival of spring and their answers paint a nice picture of the changing seasons here in Klickitat County. 

The Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) and the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP) are hosting a long sleeve shirt drive to help farmworkers in need mitigate exposure to pesticide residues and reduce direct exposure to heat. 

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has wrapped up construction of the Gloria Center, a multi-agency service and resource center. The construction project first broke ground last March.

The Lyle Community Council has begun seeking volunteers for their annual Community Clean Up on April 13-14.

“One of the places I recommend to eat guacamole as god commands is the Ixtapa de Hood River restaurant where they prepare the guacamole at your table and you can see the process of making this delicacy for yourself.” —Arturo Leyva