A fire has been reported in Mosier near Vensel Rd. A structure fire has also been reported in Dufur and units are on scene.

Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of a new member, Portland-based Carlos Marroquin. Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors oversees the organization’s advocacy goals and policies, finances, and public relations.

Mt. Hood National Forest is implementing new camping fees at seven campgrounds on Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts beginning Friday, July 14.

The City of The Dalles Beautification Committee has proudly declared Christina Dauenhauer as the recipient of July's Beautification Award.

There is still plenty of entertainment on the table as we finish out our Fourth of July week. Check out everything going on in the gorge here or visit our calendar on our home page at cccnews.com. The Bargeway Pub is loading the cannon yet again with 7 shows in 5 days and check out the newly announced Cascadia Campout music fest.

Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry announced that Tract D Recreational Area will be open for recreation from July 26th to September 7th, 2023.

While the parade serves as a significant highlight, this year's celebration takes on an added level of excitement with the highly anticipated firework show. As the sun sets on July 4th, families and friends will gather along the banks of the Columbia River, eagerly awaiting the moment when the night sky transforms into a mesmerizing display of colors, patterns, and sparkles.

July 6 - Scott Baker and Annette Byers bring Parks & Recreation update. July 13 - Chamber of Commerce happenings with Lisa Farquharson. July 20 - Bob Garret reports on the Senior Center. Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.

July 5 - The total personnel on fire has more than doubled, growing to 372, and today 36 fire engines, 8 hand crews made up of 18 to 20 firefighters each, 3 helicopters and 4 single-engine air tankers were reported working the blaze. 

I'm reminded of my dependence on the sun and rain and plant wisdom. When the bigger world is grim with human violence, the garden provides a peaceful salve against despair. To pull weeds, quench the thirst of new sprouts, and transplant a daisy longing for more sunlight, this is happiness.

Watch that pedal strike before you head into the chunder! The Dalles now has a Mountain Bike Skills Park. Fun? Oh yeah! And three levels to learn on - from beginner to expert. Located behind Safeway next to Mill Creek, there’s plenty of brown pow to bomb, but watch out for those baby heads.

Here’s a tasty tip. Take a little trip. Find yourself some meat or bread with true artisanal splits. What are you waiting for? It’s all in store and not much further than next door at The Dalles Farmers’ Market today ‘til 1. But don’t wait, the meat and produce are great.

35-year-old Dan Garrett Watson has been lodged at NORCOR jail in The Dalles on a charge of murder in the death of Amanda Harman who was found in late March at her home after being stabbed multiple times. Amanda was well-liked, respected and loved by family and friends, according to authorities.

The Dalles, June 30, 2023 - The Sawyer family of The Dalles has recently purchased Columbia Hardware at 24 2nd St. in Stevenson according to a recent post on the Stevenson Downtown Association's facebook page.

Cypress Creek Renewables is pleased to announce that three Klickitat  County students were selected to receive its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award. Check here to see who earned them.

It’s time to light that fuse.

Patriotism is blowing up all over the Gorge as the towns of the Mid-Columbia are riding the Fourth of July Rocket into a deluge of parades, runs, food, music and good times with our neighbors. The Dalles, Hood River, Goldendale, Cascade Locks, White Salmon, Stevenson, and Skamania County are all offering a charcuterie tray of fun peppered with gunpowder.

Visit Hood River (VHR) has announced the 2023 Summer First Friday  series will continue on July 7th, to be held on Oak Street, downtown Hood River.  

This year’s cherry harvest is off to a slow start due to an unusually cool spring and summer weather. Orchardists report that high yields across the region are causing significant market impacts.

Local movie reviewer Mo Burford, shares the scoop on Wes Anderson’s latest film Asteroid City. Burford calls the film “painstakingly crafted" and "equal parts charm, humor, aesthetic beauty and heartbreak."

As summer temperatures begin to rise, Community Action Agencies in the Gorge are preparing to assist people in need of combating life-threatening weather conditions with individual Cooling Kits delivered by Houseless Outreach Coordinators.