“We’ve honored students for championships in track, softball and honor roll,” said Mayor Rich Mays before handing out certificates. “I don’t think we have honored people quite like you and the way you swept the Oregon State Robotics Championships.”

Friends of the Columbia Gorge (Friends) is inviting the community to embrace the spring season with volunteer stewardship projects designed to nurture the land, your mind, and your spirit.

A walkabout The Dalles revealed some beautiful details this afternoon. Nancy Bishop was hard at it at The Dalles Art Center and a new bump-out at Third and Washington looks to slow traffic and encourage tourism and shopping.

Among the culinary traditions that gather families and friends around the table, the classic Carnitas holds a special place in most Latino households. This dish, featuring fried pork prepared according to each chef's unique recipe, is not just a food; it's a celebration of culture and individuality. And no one does it better than Michoacán Bar & Grill in Odell, Oregon.

Bjorn will likely be joined by many locals in their outdoor adventures today as temps are expected in the low 60s. But watch out for those gusts that could clock in at 25 mph this afternoon.

The Gorge chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group has found an in-person meeting space at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s (MCCAC) newly constructed Gloria Center located at 2505 West 7th Street, The Dalles thanks to an article published by CCCNews.

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Nolan Donivan, yesterday afternoon April 4th, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his baseball career at Lane Community College. 

The 36th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place on the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This powerful combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional and virtuosic folk artists who have captured the hearts of international audiences from studios to stages over the last three decades.

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.