The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library is gearing up for an exciting month of activities centered around J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to "The Lord of the Rings," "The Hobbit." From March 1st to April 29th, visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of events that celebrate the beloved fantasy novel.

Donna Henderson, LCSW, psychotherapist, artist and writer based in Maupin, South Wasco County shares tips and affirmations to help you thrive vs survive in the post-covid landscape.

The Dalles Cascade Singers and The-Almost-All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass-Band presents the annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at St. Peter’s Landmark, Match 17th, at 7 p.m.

Oregon Senator Daniel Bonham will host a listening session at the Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles, OR on Friday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. 

Cascadia Development, which owns and operates multiple senior living facilities in Washington and has constructed senior housing developments in Portland,  is set to close on a deal to buy the property on March 15, said Justin Younker, a partner in the business on Thursday, March 2. 

The Dalles High School Drama Department under the direction of Lowry Browning presents Freaky Friday One-Act Edition based on the Disney Channel original movie.

Zoe Dunn, a senior at The Dalles High School, with aspirations in dentistry was signed by Eastern Washington University yesterday February 28th, 2023. Dunn’s coaches, parents, friends and teammates all attended the signing.

After nearly two years of construction, the full weekend closures of The Dalles Bridge have finally come to an end.

Choice is huge this week as Jim Drake brings us the latest, greatest in entertainment happenings throughout the Gorge. Music, Literature, and Comedy, are springing up like wildflowers as we tilt closer to the sun. Check out this week’s most comprehensive listing here. There is something happening near you. Looking for a show tonight - check out our community calendar. It’s got it all.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Debra Klaviter hugged her clients and thanked them as they came into her Farmers Insurance agency at the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets. Farmers took a chance on her 22 years after she worked for years with Steve Hudson at State Farm. “They said they were going to make me a star. I jumped in a fast-running river running and I had to swim to shore,” she said of her first few years in business. 

The roundtable group was created for the purpose of opening the lines of communication and facilitating ongoing conversations between D21 students and the school administration, and also to empower students to drive their own learning and discuss ways to enhance the student experience.

According to reports, scammers are posing as representatives of the Sheriff's Office and are using various tactics to trick people into giving them money or personal information.

CCCNews’ Jim Drake interviews Erin and David from the world-traveling classical crossover group Empire Trio, coming to The Dalles Civic Auditorium on March 7. Drake talks with the band about the show, what it’s like making your way in the classical music world, and what opera you should be listening to!

The annual Northwest Cherry Festival is set to take place in The Dalles, Oregon, from Friday, April 21st through Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 This year's festival, is themed "Homegrown Happiness."

Van Nevel Concrete & Curb, Inc. will be installing ADA ramps in various area's throughout the City of The Dalles from March 1st to June 1st, Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Adventist Health is in the process of purchasing Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles with promises of investing $100 million over the next ten years. Fierce Healthcare Just reported Adventist is laying off 59 administrators at its headquarters in Roseville, Calif. The money will be reinvested into its hospitals and clinics “to help realign directly where care is delivered.” Meanwhile, the buyout of MCMC is awaiting regulatory approvals from both the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Justice.

A new bipartisan bill, Oregon Senate Bill 431, has been introduced to provide $125 million in state funding for the construction of a new Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. If the bill passes, the bridge replacement project will reach 42.3% of its funding goal in July of 2023.

Our Klickitat Prevention Coalition and its partners are hosting an opioid panel in Trout Lake on March 14, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Trout Lake School. Teens and adults are encouraged to attend, and childcare will be provided.

In September of 2021, an illegal tree and brush clear-cut took place along the Riverfront Trail on Port of The Dalles Property, resulting in a criminal case being brought to the Wasco County Circuit Court. This month, Judge Marion T. Weatherford passed judgment on the case, convicting a local man of criminal mischief in the second degree.

The flakes outside are real. Don’t become one. Take a moment to look at all the live entertainment and opportunities to grab a libation, see friends and hear some music or even get into writing your own book. It’s all here in this week’s most-inclusive guide to all things musical and artful in the gorge.