From sunrise races to fireworks over the Columbia River, here's your complete guide to Fourth of July events happening throughout The Dalles.

Fort Dalles Fourth organizers say this year's expanded America 250 celebration will feature races, music, vendors, family activities and one of the Gorge's largest fireworks shows.

The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, a program of the Columbia Gorge Education Service District, has completed the Little Free Library Project, a collaborative initiative designed to increase book access in underserved and rural areas while empowering local students with real-world engineering and trade skills.

The Dalles Public Library wraps up June and begins July with hands-on science, family activities, book discussions, crafts, games and programs for every age.

Oregon State Police impounded seven vehicles in six enforcement actions on Thursday, highlighting the effectiveness of Senate Bill 780 which requires real consequences for driving without a valid license or insurance.

A friend of mine recently walked into what looked like an ordinary thrift store in The Dalles. There’s no big sign, just the name on the front door on Washington Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets. He found a pair of pants he liked but no price tag. He asked a volunteer, “How much are these?” “Free! Everything in our store is free.”

Vibe Consignment won the $10,000 grand prize by phone light last month, but the competition is just one night in the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub’s year-round work helping Gorge businesses get off the ground and grow.

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

Fundraiser for WAGAP Food Bank Network features dinner that highlights immigrant and Indigenous roots of the Gorge, music by Isabeau Waia’u Walker.

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 197 and Columbia View Drive on Friday afternoon sent two vehicles into a guardrail and utility pole, but no serious injuries were reported.

Summer is in full swing at The Dalles Public Library, with free concerts, crafts, games, storytimes, teen activities and family programs scheduled throughout the week.

A rapidly growing brush fire climbed the Maryhill Grade Friday morning, prompting a multi-agency response as crews worked to protect structures and contain the blaze.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza for a day of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient and culturally significant native fish. Feeling curious about these unique creatures? Come see what all the hullabaloo is about at Lampreypalooza 2026!

From cherries and raspberries to peaches and pears, Gorge orchards invite families to experience fresh-picked fruit while directly supporting local growers during a challenging agricultural season.

Cherry harvest is humming across the Columbia Gorge, but growers say busy packing houses and premium retail prices mask a troubling reality: many farms still struggle to cover rising production costs.

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) is excited to announce the relocation of its administrative office from 3729 Klindt Drive to its new headquarters at 412 Washington Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

The 2026 Sherman County 4-H Day Camp was held at the beautiful Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside Wamic in south Wasco County on Tuesday, June 19 (counselor training day), and Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 (camper days). A total of 24 campers were registered and served by 14 teen counselors.

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is moving several clinics back into its Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The clinics open on second floor as of today include Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic.

The Dalles Public Library has a full schedule of programs planned June 15-20, including food preservation, children’s activities, crafts, gaming, a summer reading kickoff and Father’s Day events.

The week of June 15, 2026, City crews and contractors will begin work on several pavement preservation projects.