“The China Crew at the Seufert Brothers Cannery” is topic of the Saturday, Feb. 8 Regional History Forum at the Original Wasco County Courthouse. The photo shows the bunkhouse for Chinese workers, brought to The Dalles by labor contractors for the seasonal salmon runs.

Kiwanis Programs February 2025

Rewards doubled to $400 for people who report certain illegal fishing offenses which lead to an arrest or citation in Oregon. Cash rewards encourage people to participate in the conservation of Oregon fish and wildlife by calling the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line if they suspect poaching. Reporting parties may remain anonymous.

A full house gathered at The Dalles  Wasco County Public Library on Friday night, Jan. 31, for an evening of mind tricks and mystery as hypnotist Joe Black took the stage.

The Wasco Public Library hosted a hands-on cooking event for children on Jan. 30, featuring students from The Dalles High School Advanced Cooking Class. The Kid-Friendly Cooking Class invited children from pre-K to fifth grade to observe and participate in a simple, fun recipe demonstration.

A woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing a pickup truck in The Dalles and crashing it south of Maupin, according to law enforcement officials.

This week,  Steve Light of Freebridge Brewing brings the Dirty Juicy news with The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in a discussion of all things downtown TD and, of course, beer and pizza.  Hear about Federal Street Plaza plans, coming local events, new businesses and people and places that make TD great. 

Forums detail original regional lookout towers for wildland fires, Chinese teams that spurred Seufert Cannery success, an ill-fated trip to Walla Walla that led to the death of a local jewish merchant and a deep dive into the Granada Theatre.

The 2024 CHA found that the lack of affordable housing and access to medical and behavioral health care, ranging from adequate services of all care types to workforce development opportunities, are opportunities to improve health across Wasco and Hood River Counties.

The eagles have landed! Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.

This March, Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites local restaurants to join the second annual Great Gorge Melt — an opportunity to make a real difference in the movement against hunger across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties.

The Columbia Gorge Humane Society is proud to announce the successful completion of a free spay and neuter clinic that served 92 pets from low-income families. This initiative, aimed at curbing pet overpopulation, would not have been possible without the invaluable support of the City of The Dalles.

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.

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.

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….

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