Giggin’ Guide Egg Rollin’ on Indie Folk Easter Bliss
Bargeway Drops the April show List, The Griffin House concerts get an Early Start, the Hood River Cider Fest is on the Horizon and Comedy returns to Route 30. Put on your shades, cause this mo’ gettin’ rosy.
North Wasco Schools Awarded $80K for Facilities Planning and Improvements
North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) is pleased to announce it has been awarded two $40,000 grants through the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP).
CCCNews Podcast: Talkin' Cars with Columbia Gorge Motors April 10
CCCNews puts the pedal to the metal in this podcast featuring Columbia Gorge Motors' Aaron Carter and Jayme Reineccius as we stay in our lane on cars with state-of-the-art tech, talk tariffs, community support, and taking a career in the automotive industry on a test drive.
Little Royals Voting Begins TODAY! Join the fun and crown our 2025 Little Royals!
It's time to celebrate! The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, along with our Title Sponsor, Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru, and Event Sponsor, Rivermark Community Credit Union, are thrilled to announce that voting for the beloved 2025 Little Royals Contest has officially begun! This charming tradition kicks off our 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival, themed "Cherry Land."
Update: Former shelter director sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzlement
The Judge told Koch the theft of $178,511 “won’t be accepted in our community or in our state.”
Library’s ‘Maker Monday’ event turns imagination into miniature museums
Local crafters stepped into the world of oddities and imagination Monday evening at The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library’s latest Maker Monday event.
State seeks 8 years prison time for Koch for theft from Domestic Abuse Shelter
Prosecutor Tingleaf disagreed in his memorandum to the judge, stating Koch had violated the public trust, created multiple victims and had a lack of remorse. “The State urges the Court to impose the presumptive sentences for each count running four of the presumptive 24 months prison terms consecutive for a total of 96 months in prison.”
Now Accepting Applications: City Council Position 4
Love your community? Want to help shape White Salmon’s future? Now’s your chance! The City Council has an open seat (Position 4) with a term ending December 31, 2025. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about community and ready to get involved.
HR man injured badly in motorcycle accident on Hwy 35; Go Fund me started
A local man was injured badly on Highway 35 when he collided with a truck on Saturday Afternoon on his way to his Mill job on Saturday, April 5 at 12:15 p.m. On April 5th, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.
WagonCon Rolls a Natural 20 for Fun - May 2 Through 4 in The Dalles
Attention nerds, geeks, gamers, and the convention-curious: WagonCon 2025 is coming May 2–4 to The Dalles Civic Auditorium, and we’re bringing the kind of fun you can’t download—or explain easily to your coworkers.
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
Court Upholds Hood River’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance
The City of Hood River’s “Hosted Homeshares and Vacation Home Rental” code was recently upheld in federal court. The City welcomes the recent ruling affirming Ordinance 2026, which places restrictions on short-term rental (STR) licenses in residential zones.
From Bare to Beautiful: Local Couple Wins Beautification Award for Native Garden Transformation
Linda & Kenny said, “We bought this house at the beginning of the pandemic and the front yard landscape was pretty bare other than a lot of candytuft and some typical landscaping bushes and trees at the top.
Registration Open for the Iconic Columbia River Cross Channel Swim: 81st Annual Event Set for Aug. 30
Registration is now open for one of the nation's longest-running and most iconic open water swimming events, the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim.
One child killed, others injured in Highway 97 crash near milepost 62
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 62 left one child dead and several others injured Friday night, according to the Oregon State Police.
Building Bright Futures at Rivera’s Bilingual Preschool : The Power of a Nurturing Early Learning Facility
Amid the chorus of tiny voices asking endless curious questions, the warm atmosphere is immediately clear—this is a place where kids thrive and educators love what they do…
National Hands Off Protest draws hundreds to HR on Saturday, April 5
Hundreds of protestors showed up in the Port of Hood River on Saturday in the national Hands Off protest that were held around the United States in protest of policies being enacted by the Trump Administration.
Washington House Vote Threatens Funding for Columbia River Gorge Commission
The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Area), faces an existential threat after the Washington State House voted to eliminate all state funding for the agency.
Self-expression at Columbia Basin Care
This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an engaging art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern abstract color block style.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Gets educated on Pop Songcraft
Trombonist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini bring their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft to the Ruins in HR on Friday. Wines on Second in TD goes Beatles Sing-A-Long on Saturday. That’s just one layer to this Giggin’ Glass Onion.