Peterson surpasses 2,000-mark on PCT, pushing toward Mt. Hood, Cascade Locks
TD’s Emily Peterson continues to push on in her goal to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail this season. She recently surpassed the 2,000-mile marker and will likely make it to Cascade Locks next week. But first a reunion with some new-old friends and some gorgeous scenery.
Picture of the Day: Northwest MuralFest Begins Painting Today
Mural artists began painting all around The Dalles early this morning.
Teen walks away from rolllover on Olney Road in TD uninjured according to witness
16-year-old walks away unharmed after rolling his vehicle several times on Olney Road in The Dalles on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Metallica back with another Jam at CGCC
Metallica rips in this encore that brings $100,000 in local scholarships to students in career-technology training at Columbia Gorge Community College.
34-year-old TD man arrested after 18 mile chase at speeds over 100 mph
A local man was apprehended on Sunday night, Aug. 21, but not before 28 miles were covered in pursuit and spike strips were deployed.
Shaniko Ice Cream Shop Hammered by Semi on Sunday night, Aug. 21
The residents of Shaniko got a wake-up call on Sunday night, Aug. 21, when a semi truck ran into the local ice cream shop and bashed its way through the entirety of the building.
Tara Koch plea hearing rescheduled due to lack of attorney
No plea occurred at the Tara Koch plea hearing proceedings which took place today, August 22nd, 2022, at 9:58 a.m. due to a lack of an available public defender.
VANtastic Art and Music Fest Sept 4th
A VANtastic Art and Music Fest will occur at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum Grounds located at 990 SW Rock Creek Dr. Stevenson, WA on Sunday September 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is free for the local community and for Community Art Studio of Skamania (CASS) supporters.
Ada Win Parker-Loy, a cultural icon "Rosie the Riveter", passes away in The Dalles
Ada Win Parker-Loy, a cultural icon "Rosie the Riveter", passes away in The Dalles - Ada was one of the inspiring factory workers of World War II, which spurred the famous Rosie The Riveter poster that continues to endure and be imitated.
"The Trouble With Harry" Serious Theater Presents Murder, Comedy, and Romance Sept 9th
It’s an ordinary fall day in Highwater, Vermont… except for the dead body on the hill in the woods. It’s Harry, and several locals, each thinking they were the one who killed him, must determine not only how and why he was killed, but what to do with the body.
Your Guide to the Northwest MuralFest Aug 24th-28th
The Northwest MuralFest is this week! Get the latest on the street festival, road closures in The Dalles, and more!
WAGAP to launch Mobile Food Bank in Klickitat County
Following months of anticipation, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin operations of a new Mobile Food Bank in Klickitat County in September, with plans to expand to Skamania County in October.
65-year-old arrested in connection with shooting in West TD
A black sports car seen here is leaving the area of a shooting at Ninth and Bridge streets in The Dalles on Aug. 17. The driver of a Dodge Charger reported 9 minutes later that his window had been shot out.
Grass fire burns along Tidyman Rd / Hwy 197 in Dallesport
There is a three acre fire burning in Dallesport along Tidyman road and Highway 197.
Former Haven Director Tara Koch to respond to theft and forgery charges in August 22nd plea hearing
A plea hearing for former Haven Executive Director Tara Koch who is accused of 26 charges related to the theft of more than $96,000 has been scheduled for Aug. 22nd, 2022 at 9:45 a.m.
Wasco County to purchase 154 acres on the west side of The Dalles
Wasco County is set to finalize the purchase of a 154.73 acre property valued in the range of $1.3 to $1.5 million on the west end of town near Chenoweth Creek and Foley Lakes this week of August 17th, 2022. The property falls within the National Scenic Area boundary and will require working with the Gorge Commission in order to be developed.
Insitu lands US Navy contract worth up to $160 million
Most of the work - 88 percent - will be performed in Bingen, according to the announcement.
Fort Dalles Museum offers volunteer opportunities
Fort Dalles Museum, the second oldest museum in Oregon is right here in The Dalles. If you like history and like to meet people, we need you.
“Water’s Walk through Hanford,” an Interactive Story about Hanford Pollution Aims to Educate and Inspire Youth in the Gorge
Columbia Riverkeeper’s new interactive story map, “Water’s Walk Through Hanford,” breaks down some of the most dangerous pollutants and cleanup areas at Hanford, bringing the cleanup to life.
Heat Advisory In Effect for Multiple Counties August 17th-19th
The National Weather Service has announced that a heat advisory is in effect for much of North-eastern Oregon and South-eastern Washington from Wednesday, August 17th to Friday August 19th.
