The Beautification & Tree Committee proudly honors Aaron and Katy Bowman with the September Beautification Award for their outstanding garden at 2505 Wright Drive.

Two neighbors, one great weekend: sip cocktails at The Alleyway Bar, then savor River City Saloon’s football brunch—downtown The Dalles crankin’ it up this weekend.

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people caught on camera trespassing on private property near Antelope and unlawfully killing an elk.

McDonald outlines tiers of homelessness and urges day services such as showers, laundry and meals to stabilize chronically unhoused people, giving clarity and support needed to pursue housing and recovery.

The council's food-cart ordinance would bar food distribution from rights-of-way, moving volunteer programs off sidewalks; city cites safety and liability, while providers warn it severs aid to those in need.

Every child grows and learns at their own pace—but sometimes, extra support can make all the difference. Early Identification (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs are here to ensure your child gets the right resources at the right time. That’s why we’re excited to invite families to our Free Developmental Screening Event!

For more than two years, retired lawyers and other volunteers have been helping Gorge residents apply for expungement (or “set aside”) of their Oregon criminal records. The volunteers operate free walk-in clinics twice a month in The Dalles and Hood River. More than 220 people have sought help through the clinics since June 2023. Most who come to the clinics live in the Gorge, but the clinics are open to anyone who needs help.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place event  series returns this fall with its 16th season. The season will launch with Woven in Place: A Rancher’s Journey from Sheep to Fashion and the Olympics on October 8 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR. 

Historic St. Paul’s Chapel hosts Dr. Tom Connolly Sept. 27 for free talks on 14,000-year-old Fort Rock Cave artifacts, including the world’s oldest known sandals, offering rare insight into Oregon’s earliest inhabitants.

Art and culture take center stage this week across the Gorge, from juried pastel exhibitions to Hispanic heritage celebrations, live music, and community festivals filling Hood River, The Dalles, and beyond.

On September 12th, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Ministry food pantry received a boost this week thanks to the generosity of local shoppers and a community partnership with Grocery Outlet.

At stake is how—and how long—mobile vendors can operate at a single site. A 12-month cap signals a shift: carts that function as long-term fixtures would need to meet standards closer to brick-and-mortar uses.

The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is proud to announce that it will host the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) Fall Juried Exhibition, showcasing 80 original works by artists from across the state. This prestigious exhibition celebrates the beauty and versatility of traditional watercolor.

From painting and portraits to Pokémon raids and author visits, the library is buzzing with activities this week. Whether you’re a child discovering art, a teen exploring games, or an adult curious about language quirks, there’s something new to enjoy.

Not long ago, America was the breadbasket of the world. Our fields and orchards fed not only our own people, but millions overseas. When ships left the Pacific Northwest loaded with cherries, apples, wheat, and pears, we knew the world was waiting for what we grew.

At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor of The Dalles Rich Mays officially proclaimed September as Hunger Action Month for the city. Every September, Hunger Action Month is recognized nationwide as a time when people come together to help end hunger.

New! Gorge Gigging Guide Highlights gives you a quick look at the week ahead in music, comedy, performance, festivals, and more! It’s a Great Way to get a handle on planning for the Best in what The Gorge has to offer! 

On 9/6/2025 Deputies responded to a “psychotic episode” call. It was reported to them that the subject of the call, a 27-year-old male, had kicked his mother and was allegedly high on drugs including LSD, Ketamine and a large amount of Marijuana.

A proposal for a 76-unit affordable housing complex on Chenowith Loop Road is under review by the City of The Dalles, marking one of the largest multifamily housing applications the city has seen in recent years.

Science experiments in a jar, a family night of monster trucks, dream exploration, virtual talks with nationally known experts, and even a Bluey dance party — the library is buzzing this week. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, play as a family, or be inspired by music and art, you’ll find it here.