Wasco County Community Development is partnering with Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) and USDA Forest Service staff to modernize disaster recovery in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This collaboration aims to address the recovery needs following the Rowena, Burdoin, Broughton, and Tunnel Fires.

Not long ago, we talked about how fragile America’s food system has become. Farmers and ranchers face growing challenges — from water regulations and rising input costs to corporate consolidation and uncertain markets. Yet one thing hasn’t changed: when farmers and rural communities stand together, we are stronger.

The Dalles, Oregon – Starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and lasting through Friday, October 31,2025, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City.

Step into Middle-earth, celebrate migratory birds, and dive into games, crafts, and live performances. From Hobbit birthdays to Shakespeare on stage, the library is buzzing with stories, art, and discovery for all ages.

Columbia Gorge CASA is pleased to announce the return of the CASA Fall Family Run for its second year, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. This festive, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, October 4, 2025, at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River. The event serves as a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together in support of CASA’s mission to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Youth programs are the focus of White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Foundation’s fourth annual Koroga fundraiser. The event will be held on Sunday, October 5, at a private residence on top of Strawberry Mountain overlooking the Columbia River Gorge from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The club hopes to raise $15,000.

JJ Castro lost his home, tools and family memories in the Rowena Fire. Now, with planning help and new rules coming, he’s pouring foundations of hope — rebuilding for his wife and children, his future, his community. The Gorge Commission’s recent vote intends to clear red tape so families like his can come home faster.

Dallesport log deck fire continues to burn this morning as crews use front loaders to break down piles of wood debris to expose embers and extinguish fire. Pile could burn for days.

The Civic Auditorium invites the community to an evening of celebration, generosity, and impact at the Ascend the Ages Benefit Dinner & Live Auction on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is continuing its Pool Options Study to evaluate the future of the aging Hood River Aquatic Center.

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.