Joel Roth’s film UPROOTED explores the local impacts through interviews with Rainer Hummel, retired from the Washington State DNR, David Powell, formerly an archeologist with the Yakama Nation, Bill Weiler, wildlife biologist, and artist/author Joy Markgraf. The future of over 100,000 acres of land and 350 employees is at stake.

On Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Hood River City Council will hold a Zoom public hearing on a proposal to increase the number of dwellings allowed on a single city lot to as many as four dwellings or 12 cottages.

Lillie Wadsworth, 6, receives an embrace from her mom, Kim, out front of Colonel Wright Elementary this morning, Monday, March 15. Lillie was starting her first day of kindergarten in-person at the school.

The Dalles Bridge, a steel-truss-cantilever bridge on U.S. 197 constructed in 1953, will begin undergoing construction to repair the failing bridge deck in March.

Mt. Adams Buddhist Temple is hosting a four part zoom series exploring the basic teachings of the Buddha.

Looking for a way to serve your community? Wasco County is seeking candidates for the Wasco County Special District Election on May 18, 2021.

The growing awareness of the worldwide climate emergency was evident on the evening of March 3rd when the City Councils of White Salmon and Mosier passed nearly identical Climate Crisis Resolutions unanimously.

A vehicle fire at mile post 95 has occurred on March 11th at around 7:20 PM.

From rescues to grooming, to capturing suspects, the Columbia Gorge Power Sledders see a lot of action in a single season. The volunteer group, through grit and determination, have been operating for close to four decades. Equipped with a new Sno-Cat, there’s no stopping now.

Kindergartens and 6th grade will be the first to return to in-person learning on March 15th.

The City of The Dalles Planning department recently sent a press release officially stating that The Grove Subdivision in East The Dalles on Richmond Street has been approved.

Jonathan and Shannon Zilka have put some new faces on the ancient walnut tree outside their home and business at 318 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, across from the Civic Auditorium.

Speakers are invited to submit proposals for lectures that foster a deeper connection to place.

The art installation features wood carvings from Jeff Stewart and glass pieces by Andy Nichols.

Christopher Allan Jaha, 54, was detained in Portland at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, in connection with the Jan. 22nd assault and robbery of Donald Lewis, according to The Dalles Police Department. Read more here.

The City of White Salmon will be giving away a tree seedling and free bag of bark mulch for each family, while supplies last. Trees and mulch will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Rheingarten Park at the picnic pavilion in the SE corner of the park.

Youth need to feel comfortable with our expectations of their relationships. When we do this, we can serve as a shoulder to cry on, a voice they can relate to and maybe even an advocate for their relationships’ health. Read more to learn about how to open up the communication.

Officials discussed multiple issues affecting locals, including the multi-million dollar Google proposal, The Grove subdivision in East The Dalles and a possible construction job near the John Day Dam that could bring 3,000 jobs. Read more here.

“St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s” is going virtual this year. It is the 23rd-annual St. Patrick’s Day concert benefiting St. Peter’s Landmark after last year's COVID-19 cancellation. The videotaped program will be posted to YouTube on March 17.