A Lifetime of Music Stays in The Dalles
When JoAn Henricks leaves The Dalles in the coming weeks to begin a new chapter near her son and daughter-in-law, she won’t be taking everything with her. One treasured possession will remain behind—not because she no longer loves it, but because she wants others to enjoy it for years to come.
Grasshopper Fire nears 35,000 acres as Red Flag Warning raises wildfire concerns
The Grasshopper Fire has grown to 34,659 acres and is 19% contained as firefighters prepare for Red Flag weather while strengthening containment lines and warning that smoke and gusty winds could increase fire activity Tuesday.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - Aug. 4 Through Aug. 10, 2026
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide starts August with Rolling Stone Tribute Bands, a two-day Waterfront Festival, Jazzy House Concerts, Singing Cowboys and Flamenco Fusion! Any Questions? We didn’t think so…….. Go Ahead and Get Out There!
Grasshopper Fire reaches 31,571 acres; containment grows to 17% as evacuations ease
Firefighters have increased containment on the Grasshopper Fire to 17%, allowing evacuation levels to be lowered for Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park while the wildfire grows to more than 31,500 acres.
Man Accused of Intentionally Setting Jeep on Fire along I-84 near The Dalles
A 33-year-old man was arrested after Oregon State Police said he intentionally set his Jeep on fire along Interstate 84 near The Dalles, causing flames to spread into roadside brush and toward a nearby railroad.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Aug. 3, 2026
The Dalles Public Library will offer crafts, games, family programs, a virtual Smithsonian presentation, and a live flamenco fusion performance during the first full week of August.
Grasshopper Fire Crews Expand Containment Strategy as Battle Shifts to Long-Term Control
Firefighters battling the Grasshopper Fire are shifting from direct attack to a broader containment strategy, constructing backup fire lines while strengthening defenses around Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park as the wildfire remains more than 21,000 acres and 0% contained.
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Completes Water’s Edge Reopening
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has finished reopening clinics in the Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The most recent reopenings include Rehabilitation Services, Cardiology, and Orthopedics. Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic already reopened in the space in June.
City of Wasco Seeks Bids for Water Meter Replacement Project
The City of Wasco is seeking contractors to replace 140 residential and commercial water meters as part of a public works project, with sealed bids due by 4 p.m. Aug. 28.
Grasshopper Fire grows to more than 18,000 acres as crews hold lines protecting Pine Hollow
The Grasshopper Fire expanded to 18,136 acres Tuesday, but firefighters successfully held containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park as more than 230 personnel continued battling the blaze under gusty afternoon winds.
Fire Updates: July 28, 1 p.m.: Grasshopper Fire grows by 3,000 acres south of Dufur
Fire activity intensified across Wasco County on Tuesday as the Grasshopper Fire expanded to 13,612 acres, prompting continued Level 3 evacuations near Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park. Meanwhile, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help cover firefighting costs, while improving conditions on several other regional wildfires allowed evacuation levels to be reduced or lifted in parts of southern Wasco County and the Hay Creek Complex.
Applications Now Open for 2026 Local Government Academy
Applications are now open for the 2026 Local Government Academy, a free program that gives community members an inside look at how the City of The Dalles operates.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 28 - Aug. 3
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide wraps up the last week in July and We’re Not Slowing Down! Get ready for Dancing, Open Mic and Jams, Stage Performances and Music from just about every Genre you can think of!
Get Out There!
Grasshopper Fire tops 10,700 acres as crews hold key lines; 8-Mile Fire reaches 35% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Monday on two major wildfires burning in and near Wasco County, holding critical containment lines on the Grasshopper Fire while increasing containment on the smaller Eightmile Fire west of Dufur.
This Week at The Dalles Library: July 27, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a full lineup of free programs for adults, children, teens and families during the final week of July and the start of August. Registration is required for select events.
CCCNews Podcast: Banks-Vernonia Advocate Says Passion, Persistence Fuel Oregon's Rails-to-Trails Success
A Banks-Vernonia trail advocate says community persistence, partnerships and historic preservation transformed an abandoned railroad into an economic asset, offering lessons for the Deschutes railbed.
New Playground at The Annex Brings Safety and Joy to Family Shelter
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is celebrating a joyful addition to The Annex: a brand-new playground on the facility's family side, made possible through generous donations from Google, Granite Construction, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.
Benefit Concert Planned After Gorge Musician Seriously Injured in SR 14 Motorcycle Crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a Vancouver hospital after crashing along State Route 14 near the Chamberlain Rest Area in Klickitat County. Washington State Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 21 - 27
No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!
Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy
National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
