CCCNews Podcast: John Grant focuses on Tax Relief, Cutting Red Tape in the County Commissioner Bid
Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant said he would prioritize tax relief, business-friendly policies, and housing development as the county manages growth and new revenue tied to data center expansion.
CCCNews Podcast: Candidate Robb Van Cleave outlines priorities ahead of May primary
Wasco County commissioner candidate Robb Van Cleave said collaboration, long-term planning, and disciplined use of public funds will be key as the county navigates growth, housing shortages, and rising revenues tied to data center development.
St. Peter’s & St. Paddy’s Photo Drop 2026
Pipes, song and plenty of craic filled Old St. Peter’s Landmark as a St. Patrick’s Day concert brought Irish spirit and lively music to The Dalles.
Run Smelt Run! Season opens on Sandy River for one day, March 11
Smelt are running, dip nets are flying, and frying pans will be glowing as anglers get a one-day chance to scoop a swimmingly tasty Sandy River dinner.
The Next Door Launches Community Baby Shower Donation Drive to Support Gorge Families in April
Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.
Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction
The Northwest Cherry Festival will return April 24–26, 2026, with a refreshed and reimagined format designed to balance celebration, economic impact, and the realities of ongoing downtown construction.
Diver Down in TD: Cruz pulls 150 pounds of garbage from Klindt’s Cove floor
Jo Cruz removed 150 pounds of garbage from Klindt Cove, hoping his solo dive inspires others to help protect local waters.
Free literature and art programs invite lifelong learners in The Dalles
Free literature and art classes at Mid-Columbia Senior Center begin in March, offering monthly sessions exploring Irish, American stories and visual art.
Breakfast for Dinner Feb. 17: Pancake Feed helps feed others plus YUM!
Local pancake gourmands can donate an amount of their choosing. That’s the butter that will help The Dalles put food on the table for others. Here’s how.
Wheat Foundation awards scholarships to students in Wasco, Gilliam & Sherman counties
Learn here about locals who earned some cash for further education. Scholarship winners are selected on community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay on the wheat industry.
Photo Gallery: Take a visual ride on the Jantzen Beach Carousel restoration
About 50 local volunteers are helping bring the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life at the National Neon Sign Museum. This photo gallery highlights the people and progress behind the restoration.
Black Infinity House currently showing BIPOC art experience in Hood River
A month-long exhibition at Columbia Center for the Arts starting Feb. 6 celebrates Black and BIPOC creativity across mediums—while raising funds for the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund
Education Without Borders: Apply Now for Rotary’s Global Scholarship
Rotary District 5100 is accepting applications through March 1 for its Global Grant Scholarship, supporting graduate-level international study focused on service, sustainability and Rotary’s seven global Areas of Focus.
Splish, Splash: White Salmon’s on the pool task - final funding in site; Donors need to take the dive
Donations are now being accepted to help close the final funding gap for the White Salmon Valley community pool, with gifts currently matched dollar-for-dollar through a $250,000 winter campaign.
Cruising the Gorge in bodacious weather; more to come
Sunshine and blue skies are keeping it rolling in the Gorge as deep winter feels more like early spring this week.
Gorge Artists display work at Cathedral Ridge in Hood River; meet them Jan. 15
An exhibition of 11 Columbia Gorge artists is on display at Cathedral Ridge Winery through Feb. 12, with a Jan. 15 meet-the-artist event highlighting regional creativity from across the Gorge.
Cascade Locks Students are the GOAT; Principal makes good on smooch
Students at Cascade Locks Elementary turned a jogathon into a smoocharama after exceeding their fundraising goal, prompting Principal Adrienne Acosta to keep her promise and kiss a goat during a school assembly.
Princesses and Princes Take Over The Dalles Public Library at Annual Tea Party
The Dalles Public Library was transformed into a storybook kingdom Friday afternoon during its third annual Prince and Princess Tea Party, drawing families for an afternoon of crafts, dancing and imaginative play.
