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.

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.

A man who allegedly hit another car on Highway 26 in Wasco County, rolled his own pickup, and then fled the scene on foot was arrested late Wednesday.

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.

Escape the holiday crowds and experience the warmth and charm of small-town Oregon at Dufur Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 14. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge, Dufur offers a festive day filled with creativity, community, and celebration. 

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.

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.

The spirit of innovation and teamwork was on full display at the Second Annual Regional Rube- a-Thon, held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Campus in The Dalles on October 25th.

The Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, who share the mission of ensuring equitable access to quality STEM experiences for all students, are collaborating for a second year to sponsor competitive robotics throughout the region by providing much-needed grant funds to our region’s competitive robotics teams.

Kaahreena Ochoco of Vibe Consignment clothing Store Joins The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in this week's Podcast of What's up The Dalles.

With the bond measure approved by voters, CGCC is making plans to move forward with the projects approved in the college’s Facilities Master Plan. These investments provide needed safety, seismic, and technology infrastructure upgrades at The Dalles and Hood River campuses

The Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has launched its annual blanket/coat drive, with three convenient drop-off locations. It will continue collecting items through February.

A crash involving multiple vehicles and injuries blocked traffic on Interstate 84 after a herd of deer crossed both lanes of the highway, according to Oregon State Police.

North Wasco County School District is strengthening its student support services through a new partnership with The Next Door. It’s no secret, that school systems across the nation are still grappling with the post-covid world and the continued ramifications on our youth.

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

Families decked out in costumes from cute to creepy took over downtown The Dalles this Halloween afternoon, marking a festive day filled with treats, costumes, and community spirit.

Survivors of violence stay for a multitude of reasons, be they financial, religious, fear, and more.  Survivors of violence are more likely to die after they leave the violent relationship and the perpetrator has lost all control/access to them.  We must stop asking "Why didn't they just leave" and instead start asking the real question of "Why perpetrators of Domestic Abuse choose to abuse"? Because Domestic Violence is always a choice that is being made by the perpetrator.  

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Columbia River Gorge is offering a variety of events to suit every level of thrill-seeker. From ghost walks to family-friendly festivals and adult costume parties, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what's happening in the area this spooky season: