"Her energy, vision and commitment to our community will be invaluable as we work to expand affordable broadband access across Wasco County," added Tyler Stone, Wasco County Administrative Officer. Lance is also the Secretary for Dufur Volunteer Fire and Ambulance.

The Dalles Civic welcomes the Masters Family Circus with The Dalles-only Ronelle and Alejandro Masters This Saturday and Sunday. The Bargeway kicks off the fun with Crazy Delicious Asian delicacies tonight, Nov. 13. You want variety - we have it all in this guide of all things art, music and entertainment gorge-wide.

Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.

TD couple looks to kindle holiday magic with a call out for volunteers for a backyard bonanza of holiday lights that will be open to all on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. “We’re calling on the community to bring their Yule log, Jesus, Krampus, whatever makes their holiday season bright and join the fun by volunteering or donating,” Beth said. 

On Saturday, Nov. 16, between noon and 2 p.m. potters and ceramists will sell a wide variety of their functional and non-functional clay pieces beside the Columbia River in the Port of The Dalles. Learn more here.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and project partners are dedicating the new Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail on Saturday, Nov. 16. 

Uplift Local plans to expand coverage of local public meetings in English and Spanish by bringing a national program called Documenters to the Gorge. The program trains and pays people to attend public meetings that journalists can’t get to and take notes. Learn more here and check for your local meeting between Nov. 13 - 20 at different communities in the Gorge.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce a remarkable tribute to our veterans with a scheduled flyover on Monday, November 11, 2024, featuring two F-15 Eagle fighter jets soaring above our community.

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Hannah Mapes as they discuss the upcoming holiday season, new businesses downtown The Dalles and all the latest news.

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025. Learn more here.

The “Mushroom Hunt,” drew 350 participants to collect stamps from various locations and invited them to attend special events, presentations and demonstrations. More than 30 local businesses participated as those seeking fruiting bodies grew from the Mushroom Gala.

News You Can Use in this Giggin’ Guide! Catch Bargeways’ Crazy Delicious Asian tonight and Tacos and Tequila with Victor Johnson on Thursday. This Turkey of Entertainment is so packed, you’ll need an extra plate.

As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects. 

North Wasco County School District is strengthening its student support services through a new partnership with The Next Door. It’s no secret, that school systems across the nation are still grappling with the post-covid world and the continued ramifications on our youth.

“Wait so Hood River County votes on taxation in Wasco County…??,” asked one person on Facebook. That’s a yes or no, depending on how you look at it.

Skamania County general election results, Nov. 5, 2024

Klickitat County initial general election results, Nov. 5, 2024

Hood River County Voters give Harris the nod with 65 percent of the vote, eclipsing her statewide tally by 11 points. County Voters also give the Columbia Gorge Community College bond enough push to pass, despite Wasco County Voters voting 53 percent against it.

Wasco County Residents gave Trump 51.24 percent with 6,672 votes, while the statewide count favored Harris with 54.53 percent. Local voters mirrored the statewide tally as they thrashed Measure 118 with an 80 percent no vote. The Measure looked to tax big corporations and give every state resident $1,600.

Several towns in Wasco County held city council elections today, Nov. 5. Here are all the results from Shaniko to Mosier, according to the initial Wasco county election results released at 8 p.m. this evening.