Here locally, that means 250,000 fewer pounds of food annually for some 6,400 people who seek assistance for food scarcity monthly, according to Columbia Gorge Food Banks’ Breen Goodwin, Executive Director.

The Columbia Gorge Early Learning & Resilience Center (ELRC) has been a project long in the making.  The intent of the project is to remodel Chenowith Middle School on the west side of The Dalles,  Oregon, to allow for community-based supports and transform it into a child care center for up to 200  children.

Many small cities are lucky if they have even one working pipe organ  somewhere in a church. We have five. Yes – five. And we’re very proud of it. You can see them all in action on April 27 in The Dalles.

Put on tank top.

Tie shoes. 

Float like a blossom falling from a cherry tree and find your line in one of the funnest foot races in the Gorge.

On Monday, March 31, 2025, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on E 9th St. at the intersection with Quinton St. to replace and upgrade a sanitary sewer main and a storm sewer main.

Kirkwood is somewhat of a local legend with his eclectic taste in music, and he has for years delivered a great diversity of bands when he operated the River City Saloon in Hood River, prior to being displaced by the hotel renovation project at 2nd Street and Cascade Avenue. And Joe is waisting no time in The Dalles.

The Children’s Wing of The Dalles Public Library was packed Monday afternoon as families gathered to watch The Reluctant Dragon, a spring break puppet performance presented by Dragon Theater.

TD Rifle and Pistol Club founded in 1938 maintains a strong presence in The Dalles with a mission of improving firearm handling and safety through local classes. The nonprofit encourage organized rifle and pistol shooting among citizens of the Columbia Gorge area. Next classes begin in April.

Underground Music Station in Hood River is bringing in the Bang Bang Experience; Bargeway Pub smokin’ with Willie & Nelson; Gorge Giggin’ Guide unseasonably hot in Spring 2025.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s, and visitors are welcome.

City Manager Matthew Klebes will enter into a agreements with Wasco County and Parks & Rec. to provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and the district's parks, totaling $192,000.

Locals can expect performances by northwest Bluegrass and Old time bands with dances on two nights, he said. The historic Granada Theatre will provide the venue for concerts, jamming, dances and workshops.

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The agreements would provide city funding to cover water service costs for the county's Kramer Fields and Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, totaling $192,000. The discussion comes after the city cut $320,000 from the Parks budget by eliminating transient room tax funding.

Plans for this subdivision come after years of low housing stock in The Dalles. Some recent estimates indicate that as many as 500 housing units are needed to fulfill current demand. 

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Sons of the American Legion Donate $5,000 to Youth Empowerment Shelter

Plans for an 80-room luxury resort at the Sunshine Mill were embraced by The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency on Monday night, however, Board Members want to see additional information before they make any decisions on funding the project.

It might be good for locals to take after Qui and suit up for liquid sunshine as National Weather Service predictions are calling for more rain through Friday. They are also calling for partly sunny on Saturday, March 22 with a high of 55.

The First Day of Spring, March 20, is prompting more gigs and events than hillside full of balsamroot. So, come along and pick a bouquet of fantastic entertainment events that are popping up all over the Gorge and clicking like a pack a pika.