A friend of mine recently walked into what looked like an ordinary thrift store in The Dalles. There’s no big sign, just the name on the front door on Washington Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets. He found a pair of pants he liked but no price tag. He asked a volunteer, “How much are these?” “Free! Everything in our store is free.”

Vibe Consignment won the $10,000 grand prize by phone light last month, but the competition is just one night in the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub’s year-round work helping Gorge businesses get off the ground and grow.

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

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Working for the Weekend! Believe Us, Gigs are Happening All Week, but just wait until Friday - the Calendar is listing 9 shows - we had a hard time choosing what to put in here! Don’t worry, we know you’ll have a Great Time whatever you Do! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Fundraiser for WAGAP Food Bank Network features dinner that highlights immigrant and Indigenous roots of the Gorge, music by Isabeau Waia’u Walker.

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 197 and Columbia View Drive on Friday afternoon sent two vehicles into a guardrail and utility pole, but no serious injuries were reported.

Summer is in full swing at The Dalles Public Library, with free concerts, crafts, games, storytimes, teen activities and family programs scheduled throughout the week.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza for a day of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient and culturally significant native fish. Feeling curious about these unique creatures? Come see what all the hullabaloo is about at Lampreypalooza 2026!

From cherries and raspberries to peaches and pears, Gorge orchards invite families to experience fresh-picked fruit while directly supporting local growers during a challenging agricultural season.

Cherry harvest is humming across the Columbia Gorge, but growers say busy packing houses and premium retail prices mask a troubling reality: many farms still struggle to cover rising production costs.

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) is excited to announce the relocation of its administrative office from 3729 Klindt Drive to its new headquarters at 412 Washington Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is moving several clinics back into its Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The clinics open on second floor as of today include Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide your official stop for something called The World Cup - but of course we’re talking about the World Cup of Gigs - we know The Gorge is the World Leader in Weekly Gigs. Get Ready to Score some Goals! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

The Dalles Public Library has a full schedule of programs planned June 15-20, including food preservation, children’s activities, crafts, gaming, a summer reading kickoff and Father’s Day events.

The week of June 15, 2026, City crews and contractors will begin work on several pavement preservation projects.

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Economic Development Program (EDP), awarding funds to four organizations whose projects promote economic growth and community vitality within the PUD's service territory.

Following an extensive investigation and manhunt north of Goldendale, Washington, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) apprehended Zackariah Bennett on June 10, 2026. Bennett, a resident of Goldendale, was arrested for first-degree Unlawful Possession of Firearms and second-degree Rape of a Child.

The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Golden Apple Awards, recognizing exceptional educators and school staff throughout North Wasco County School District 21.

Rebel Metalworks, a custom metal fabrication company based in The Dalles, has been named the 2026 Oregon SBA Small Blue Collar Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of National Small Business Week. The recognition honors outstanding small businesses that demonstrate growth, resilience, innovation, and contributions to their local communities.

Residents of The Dalles and Wasco County have a new, permanent drop-off location for recycling their unwanted mattresses and box springs at no charge.