The Ferry Fire burning in and near Cottonwood Canyon State park has grown from a brushfire to more than 5,000 acres as heavy winds are pushing the blaze in the steep arid country filled with dry grass and sagebrush.

As the Rowena Fire continues to impact communities west of The Dalles, 15 families who lost their homes in the blaze are seeking public support through GoFundMe campaigns.

Rowena Fire prompts golfers quick ouster from The Dalles Country Club. Historic clubhouse came within inches of being burned. Pro shop employee loses home. Restaurateur vows to persevere and help his friends.

Major historic preservation and economic development projects in Condon and Antelope are moving forward after the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce received a total of $644,722 via the Oregon Main Street (OMS) Revitalization Grant.

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the selection of its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Daniel Pedersen, bringing a unique blend of leadership, financial expertise, and a passion for lifelong learning to the role.

Fire crews responded to a house fire at 2513 Old Dufur Road late Thursday morning, where smoke and flames prompted a large emergency presence and road closures in the area.

Evacuation zones have been significantly expanded in response to the Rowena Fire burning near Mayer State Park, according to a 7 p.m. update from the Wasco County Sheriff's Office.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near Mayer State Park, prompting multiple road closures and evacuation orders in the Rowena area, according to the Columbia Gorge Fires Facebook Page.

Black in the Gorge and The Next Door, Inc., are very happy to invite everyone to the 3rd Annual Gorge Juneteenth Celebration! This will be our biggest celebration yet,  with more music, BIPOC vendors with crafts and food, as well as participatory opportunities for all ages, including art, African dance, and drumming!

Thanks to the generosity of so many people, our elementary garden is scheduled to have its official introduction to the town on August 9th at 802 NE 5th Street, following the Threshing Bee parade!

The week of June 16, 2025, City crews and contractors will begin work on several pavement preservation projects. These chip seal projects will require short duration road closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at each location on the date the work is scheduled to take place. Detours will be in place during work hours.

A structure fire in the 3100 block of Lingren Road has led to the death of a 64-year-old woman and the hospitalization of her husband.

The Dalles Police is very sorry to report that on Saturday, June 7th at 9:11 am, emergency services received a call of a missing 3 year old from the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Shiloh Inn).

Fireworks will be prohibited throughout Hood River County beginning at 11:59 p.m. on June 15 this year, following the Regulated Use Closure implemented by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), which is effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 16. The Central Oregon District of ODF declared fire season on June 2nd.

Summer is heating up, and so is the lineup at The Dalles Public Library! From handmade Father’s Day gifts and author talks to teen popsicles, movies, music, and even a contortionist, this week’s events are as dynamic as the community itself. Whether you’re celebrating the end of the school year or kicking off summer with new skills, stories, and surprises, there’s something waiting for everyone.

The Hood River City Council will hold a public hearing Monday evening on the city’s proposed $63.9 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which maintains current service levels while investing in key infrastructure, housing support and technology upgrades.

As I sit here on my tractor seat, the view stretches far beyond my orchard rows. These days, the pressures on family farms stretch just as far—across state lines, trade routes, and policy halls.

In a recent episode of the CCCNews podcast, licensed professional counselor Colleen Worrell joined our host Tom Peterson to discuss mental health, self-care, and strategies for shifting destructive thought patterns.

The project, initially estimated at $2.08 million when approved for state funding in 2019, has since ballooned to $3.7 million. Design and right-of-way work are now complete, and construction is set to begin June 10.