Gorge Giggin’ Guide Highlights June 4-11

Gorge Giggin Guide Goes Streamline! This abbreviated column provides a guide for some of the best events on tap for the week. Not finding what your need? Check out the CCCNews events guide calendar for the gorge-wide comprehensive listing.

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Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8 in Oregon, Family-Friendly Fishing Events held Statewide 

Everyone can fish, clam, and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2025. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required on these days.

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This Week at The Dalles Library: June 2, 2025

Whether you're threading a needle, painting a lighthouse, or learning about endangered species, this week at The Dalles Public Library is packed with creativity, knowledge, and opportunities to grow. From art classes to legal support clinics, every event brings something meaningful to the table — and it’s all free with your library.

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This Week at The Dalles Library: May 26, 2025

The library winds down May with a lineup that blends imagination, creativity, and community connection. Whether you're meeting a local author, making lasting memories with clay, or gearing up for a middle school Nerf battle, there's something for everyone at The Dalles Public Library this week.

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Trapped in the Middle: What’s Really Holding Back American Agriculture — Thoughts from the Tractor Seat

After decades in the orchard, one thing’s clear: American agriculture isn’t failing. It’s being held back, stalled in a system built to benefit everyone but the people growing the food.

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City of The Dalles Updates Incentive Program to Support Downtown Redevelopment and Housing

The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency has announced major updates to its Incentive Program, making it easier to apply and expanding the range of eligible projects. These changes aim to encourage private investment, support building improvements, and promote mixed-use development within the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Area.

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Help the Rock Snake Grow! Community Art Project Launches at Sorosis Park

The Dalles Art Center, in collaboration with the Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Rock Snake, a whimsical, interactive public art installation designed to bring color, creativity, and community connection to Sorosis Park.

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