On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6:51 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-26, near milepost 93, in Wasco County.

On the morning of Sunday May 5, Klickitat County Sheriff’s Deputy and Undersheriff, Tim Neher was seriously injured after being struck on the head with a hammer by a male subject, identified as Christian Ray Smith, age 31, after responding to reports of a male subject having a psychotic episode at Red Barn RV Park in Dallesport.

Readers were flipping their lids this week as they drank down our questions like a delicious root beer float complete with a frothy combination of creamy carbonated pop. Thirty-five people sent in correct answers and were entered into a raffle. And our randomly selected winner is none other than Mary Collins!  

The Dalles Civic Auditorium is hosting WagonCon, a gaming convention that brings together enthusiasts from around the Columbia Gorge region. The event runs from Friday through Sunday, providing a diverse array of gaming activities and vendor opportunities.

The skies over Klickitat County will see a notable absence after May 1, 2024, as Doug Herlihy, also known as "Air-1," has retired from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Airwing. For twenty years, Herlihy has piloted his yellow Piper Cub, logging over 1,411 hours of his impressive 19,000 career flight hours in service to the county.

Wagon Con gaming convention is being held in The Dalles, at the Civic Auditorium this weekend. This event features board games, tabletop RPGs, miniatures, and a variety of other gaming activities. A weekend pass for $55 to play unlimited games as long as a table has space.

In recent years, homesteading has surged in popularity, primarily due to the appeal of self-sufficiency and the prospect of trimming the household budget. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I decided to build a chicken coop, there I was thinking I was so fiscally responsible, and industrious and so totally blissfully unaware of the chaos that lay ahead.

This Contest just got sweeter as Shannon’s Ice Cream will help scoop the dish on prizes in this weekly mind-bender. Get your sugar cones ready and send in your answers.

North Wasco County, May 2nd, 2024— The North Wasco County School District is thrilled to announce open enrollment for its Jump Start Kindergarten program, designed to provide incoming kindergartners with a strong foundation before they embark on their elementary school journey in the fall.

The Columbia River Round Dance, hosted by CRITFC is a public event open to everyone. It will take place at The Dalles Readiness Center at 402 E Scenic Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the community dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to join in this important gathering as the community comes together to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women/people and promote healing.

Today, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that 24-year-old Alexander Cruz Pola McGinnis received an 80-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to Domestic Violence Coercion, Assault III and Domestic Violence Assault IV.   He received a sentence of 30 months on the Domestic Violence Coercion, 30 months on the Assault III, and 14 months on the Domestic Violence Assault IV.  All sentences will run consecutive.

Like many who immigrated to the United States, Guillermo left Mexico in search of a better life for himself and his family. Given his dire circumstances, there wasn't time to obtain the resources needed to cross the border legally and Guillermo had to leave his wife and three children behind.

This May Dalles Wasco County Library is celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, by hosting cultural appreciation events and activities including a poi fire dancing workshop and performance, origami, games, traditional foods, a 1,000 cranes community project and more.

On Saturday, April 27th, Senator Jeff Merkley held his annual Town Hall in Wasco County. At each of his town halls, Senator Merkley presents a flag that was flown at the capital in Washington, D.C. to an organization that he feels has gone above and beyond to serve their community.

North Wasco County School District 21 (NWASCO D21), the second largest employer in The Dalles, and one of the largest employers in the County is grappling with a notable funding deficit, having concluded the previous fiscal year with just over $21,000. The deficit has resulted in the need to make some challenging choices and conflicts with unions that may have far reaching consequences for the community in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.

Today is the last day to register to vote for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election in Wasco County, OR. The Wasco County Clerk’s Office will stay open through lunch and will close at 5:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to register to vote in person. Residents can also register online at oregonvotes.gov  until 11:59 p.m.

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, April 29, 2024, through Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the following location

Locals took a lot of swings this week at our trivia question about the name of this iconic burger joint in The Dalles. But there could only be one Hum-Dinger!

The Historic Granada Theatre is proud to welcome The Riders in the Sky back to the Historic Granada Theatre stage. The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit, and high-yodeling adventures. “It’s the Cowboy Way!”

US Senator Jeff Merkley answered questions about housing, high cost of groceries and the possibility of working with former President Donald Trump.