Fire crews responded to a house fire at 2513 Old Dufur Road late Thursday morning, where smoke and flames prompted a large emergency presence and road closures in the area.

Evacuation zones have been significantly expanded in response to the Rowena Fire burning near Mayer State Park, according to a 7 p.m. update from the Wasco County Sheriff's Office.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near Mayer State Park, prompting multiple road closures and evacuation orders in the Rowena area, according to the Columbia Gorge Fires Facebook Page.

Thanks to the generosity of so many people, our elementary garden is scheduled to have its official introduction to the town on August 9th at 802 NE 5th Street, following the Threshing Bee parade!

The week of June 16, 2025, City crews and contractors will begin work on several pavement preservation projects. These chip seal projects will require short duration road closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at each location on the date the work is scheduled to take place. Detours will be in place during work hours.

The Dalles Police is very sorry to report that on Saturday, June 7th at 9:11 am, emergency services received a call of a missing 3 year old from the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Shiloh Inn).

Summer is heating up, and so is the lineup at The Dalles Public Library! From handmade Father’s Day gifts and author talks to teen popsicles, movies, music, and even a contortionist, this week’s events are as dynamic as the community itself. Whether you’re celebrating the end of the school year or kicking off summer with new skills, stories, and surprises, there’s something waiting for everyone.

As I sit here on my tractor seat, the view stretches far beyond my orchard rows. These days, the pressures on family farms stretch just as far—across state lines, trade routes, and policy halls.

In a recent episode of the CCCNews podcast, licensed professional counselor Colleen Worrell joined our host Tom Peterson to discuss mental health, self-care, and strategies for shifting destructive thought patterns.

Main Street First Friday is Celebrating Summer this month as we kick off the hot weather season with Dads, Grads and all things summer. Join us downtown starting Friday evening for late openings at your favorite shops as well as hot eats and cool treats. The fun starts at 5 pm with a variety of music, specials, promotions and activities.

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.

Starting June 2nd at the intersection of Pomona and W 6 th Street, Crestline will begin installation of the underground storm line improvements.

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.

In a cozy riverside studio in The Dalles, something beautiful has been quietly unfolding. On evenings and weekend filled with paintbrushes, and the occasional DoorDash delivery, young people from the Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES) have been turning their experiences into stunning works of art. Now, after a year of laughter, healing, and bold self-expression, their creations are stepping into the spotlight.

A 30-year-old Arizona woman was cited for disorderly conduct Tuesday evening after reportedly walking into traffic on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.

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

St. Mary’s Academy is thrilled to introduce its brand-new Summer Camp Adventure, created to give local families a fun, enriching, and accessible summer option for children ages 3 to 14.

Work on 10th Street near Snipes is expected to start Monday Morning, June 1, and it will likely disrupt some traffic and slow access to residential and business property within the work area as new sidewalks and infrastructure are added.

Brewster Whitmire was just a year out of The Dalles High School in 2009 when a little project hit his radar. The avid skateboarder found out there was a push to create a skate park at Howe Park near The Dalles Middle School. But, it turned out, neighbors were less than enthused.

It is with heavy heart that we learned of Karl Vercouteren’s passing on Saturday, May 25.