The Dalles Public Library transformed into a royal palace on Friday, Jan. 3, as children dressed as princes and princesses attended a lively tea party fit for nobility.

Their owner, a pistol belted to his right hip, walks directly in front of the hood forcing me to stop.  The dogs do not.  Pouncing to the height of the driver’s side window, their open muzzles trailing drooling slime.  The man stares, then steps from around to the drivers’ window and starts yelling.

A 17-year-old horse that escaped from a trailer caused a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Exit 97 near Celilo Park on Sunday evening, Jan. 5th, Oregon State Police reported.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office announced today it has established a convenient medication take-back program for easy disposal of leftover, unused, and out-of-date prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.

It’s a one-two punch with Rich and Blonde on Friday and Zac Grooms on Saturday at the Bargeway Pub and New Year’s Eve provides a huge count down in entertainment this week. Check it all out here in your Gorge-wide Giggin’ Guide.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, The Dalles Public Library hosted a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) event led by Mike Middleton, aimed at introducing new players to the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

30 local nonprofit partners with United Way were invited to submit nominations for individuals in need of transportation. The final decision was made by a team from Underriner Ford & Nissan in The Dalles, which also volunteered time to ensure the car was in excellent, safe, and reliable condition.

I saw a few (UAP) the other night over the orchards,” Bob recounted. “They looked to be over Three Mile and Steel Road, but in a split second, they seemed to have moved toward the BPA station off Highway 197. Three of them total….

Victor Johnson brings a great set list of holiday music to the Bargeway Pub tonight, Dec. 19, as the Gorge counts it down to Christmas. Find all your local merry-making in this Giggin’ Guide, chock full of film, art, music and joy.

A driver was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Cherry Heights Viewpoint, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities responded to a reported break-in involving armed suspects Monday morning on West 16th Street, prompting a perimeter search with K-9 units and drone assistance.

Join CCCNew’s Robin Denning, Joshuah Albert & Tom Peterson as they welcome special guests Victor Johnson, Aaron Jalen the Mailman and Christmas Turkey cooking Tipster Colleen Worrell to the all new and all exciting CCCNew’s Christmas Variety Show.

Steve of Steve’s Towing said he still had some irrigation pipes to blow out with the compressor and he also said he was retired from the towing business, noting he missed his due date by eight years. I bet he does not miss the calls on icy cold nights like were about to have. The National Weather Service is forcasting Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain tonight.

The annual Festival of Trees lit up The Dalles Civic Auditorium on the evening of Dec. 6, raising thousands of dollars in funds for local healthcare through an auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Jayme Thompson, MSN, RN, has been named Operations Executive/Administrator of Adventist Health Columbia Gorge. Members of the community are invited to meet Thompson during the Festival of Trees on Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!

The City Council will be presented with the updated Drinking Water Master Plan for consideration and recommendation for adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Want to put a unique spin on your holiday shopping this year? Look no further than Downtown The Dalles and the special shop owners who can give you a lock on Legos or put you in that festive scarf and hat. You can buy or make music, find the perfect outfit or cowboy boots and then sit down to a great cup of tea and feel good about the oolong day.