This year the City is asking citizens to make a special effort to prevent unsightly damage to street trees that have low hanging branches. Trimming branches before collision breaks branches is healthier for trees. Tree trimming also prevents damage to tall vehicles like package delivery vans, recreational vehicles, garbage trucks and school buses.

The Cherry Stomp Dance storms back into the The Dalles Civic Auditorium on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. — bringing the music, the memories, and the magic back to The Civic for one unforgettable night.

Kiwanis Thursday Noon Program for March 2026

From LEGO pizza night to Bluey visits and book clubs, The Dalles Public Library offers free February events for all ages, including crafts, classes and games.

The Wasco County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will meet Monday evening to review livestock losses, consider funding applications, and continue its work supporting local ranchers affected by wolf activity.

The Wasco County Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the Maupin Chamber of Commerce and the Maupin Dig & Hoe Garden Club, are thrilled to announce the return of the 4th Annual Garden Expo. Community members, gardening enthusiasts, and curious newcomers are invited to join the event in Maupin on Saturday, March 14th.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games, and family-friendly events with programs for children, teens, and adults throughout the week.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games and family-friendly Valentine-themed events from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14, with programs for children, teens and adults throughout the week.

From hands-on playdates and STEAM activities to author talks, crafts, and teen programs, The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of free events for all ages during the week of Feb. 2–7.

Prosecutors are pushing for the conviction of a Portland-area man accused in the brutal 2021 home-invasion assault and robbery, while defense attorney says the state’s case hinges on the word of a cooperating accomplice seeking leniency.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is pleased to announce the opening of a monthly drop-in center for houseless community members at The Gloria Center, at 2505 W. 7th St. in The Dalles.

The Dalles Public Library will host a full slate of late-January programs, including a winter reading challenge, hands-on activities for kids, teen clubs, author talks, and family events, many of them free and open to the public.

Organizers of a new downtown music festival say The Dalles is poised to host a major regional cultural event when The Dalles Hoot debuts March 6–8.

From scavenger hunts and winter reading challenges to STEAM labs, storytimes, mystery games, and a virtual author talk, The Dalles Public Library offers all-ages programs throughout January.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on a sewer service renewal project located at E 10th St. and Thompson St.

The Dalles Art Center invites the community to experience Elemental: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit, a dynamic open exhibition exploring the fundamental forces that shape our world and inner lives. The exhibit opens with a free public Opening Party on Friday, January 19, from 5–7 p.m., featuring artwork by regional artists working across a wide range of media.

More than 700 people filled The Dalles High School Auditorium for the 12th annual Dancing With the Gorge Stars, turning the high-energy dance competition into the largest single-night fundraiser in town. While Rachel Carter claimed the mirror ball trophy, the real victory belonged to the community, which raised thousands of dollars to support affordable live music, education, and outreach programs across the Mid-Columbia region.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) are preparing for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, scheduled for January 28, with surveys being collected between Monday, January 26 and Friday, January 30.

From STEAM activities and storytimes to live music, crafts and teen gaming nights, The Dalles Public Library hosts a wide range of free January programs for all ages.

The dance floor will be afire tonight as our friends and neighbors compete for whole ball of mirrors. Get your ticket, take the ride at Dancing with the Gorge Stars at 7 p.m. at TDHS.