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

In a decision that has left wildlife officials and anglers reeling, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is ending its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower Columbia River effective at the end of September. 

Elementary students at Dufur School spent four weeks designing creative solutions to everyday challenges as part of the Oregon 4-H Invention Convention, culminating in a classroom showcase of their inventions.

The Dalles Public Library has announced the following weekly programs.

The Dalles celebrated the Fourth of July with the annual Rocket Run and a patriotic downtown parade, launching a full day of festivities honoring America's 250th birthday.

Parades, concerts, family activities and fireworks are planned from The Dalles to Cascade Locks as communities celebrate Independence Day.

The City of The Dalles is inviting community members to help name the new Downtown Plaza currently under construction on Federal Street. Designed as a welcoming public gathering space, the Plaza will provide a place for residents and visitors to gather, relax, attend community events, and enjoy downtown.

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!