The Dalles City Council approved a new job description on Oct. 27 for an Analyst II position designed reduce the “risk gap” — a shortfall that leaves critical compliance, training, and documentation tasks vulnerable to error or neglect — while improving IT efficiency and cybersecurity across city operations.

Wasco County is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, with three vacant dispatcher positions and a possible fourth on the way. Officials are proposing a $146,100 contract with GetResQ911 LLC to bring in two experienced temporary dispatchers and prevent burnout among existing staff while maintaining emergency response coverage. 

On November 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., the Wasco County Democrats will host a Candidates Forum featuring candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the Oregon Congressional seat currently held by Cliff Bentz.

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

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series presents a special pop-up event: American Wool, Regenerative Agriculture, and the Future of an Industry with Jeanne Carver, taking place Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles, Oregon.

This week in The Gorge it’s lots of Live music, under the radar comedy shows, author talks, Beatles Tribute bands - it’s all here!

On Tuesday October 28, 2025 the City of The Dalles Public Works began work on Federal St. between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. to replace and upgrade water mains in the area.

Downtown The Dalles was packed with ghosts, superheroes and witches Thursday afternoon as families filled Second and Third streets for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, a Halloween tradition hosted by The Dalles Main Street.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a full week of art, music, opera, and teen fun — from drum circles to trivia battles and pajama reading adventures.

Top Irish fiddlers hit The Dalles as Victor Johnson brings Reverie Road to Old St. Peter’s Landmark on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

The Dalles City Council meeting delivered a string of good news Monday, from $20 million in airport investments and new hangar construction to trail upgrades, volunteer projects, and major community fundraising.

Community Roots Wellness Hub in White Salmon offers a collaborative space where community members can access mental-health therapy, trauma-informed care, youth support services and wrap-around wellness resources, all designed to meet families where they’re at.

Stories have the power to heal. Personal stories especially have the power to change lives. In an effort to find more common ground between artists and community members, MediaRites presents The -Ism Storytellers Project, an afternoon of personal stories from the heart, hosted and curated by Larry Toda, MediaRites’ Board Member, who has a family history in The Dalles. It will be held at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Nov. 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

One Community Health is hosting a series of free community events this fall to help people sign up for, renew, and change their health coverage for 2026.

The City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant has discharged effluent that exceeds the plant’s limit for E. coli due to incomplete disinfection. Sample test results read on the morning of October 28, 2025, indicated an E. coli exceedance. Several resamples in the following 24-hour period confirmed that the treatment process is not under control. The cause of the exceedance is unknown at this time.

Claws often come out when we all have to turn back time this weekend. It’s exceptionally difficult for our Nancy Turner who faces a feline uprising every fall. Perhaps their yowls, however, led her into this meditation and greater good.

A comprehensive overhaul of the city’s dormant dog-licensing system sparked debate among vets and residents over privacy, enforcement, and fairness. Council delays vote until December.

Starting November 3rd, the intersection of Hostetler and W 6th St. will be Fully Closed for the installation of the underground storm line improvements. The closure will be in effect 24/7 with an estimated duration of 2.5 weeks.

This new column from Emily Whitfield aims to connect locals with volunteer opportunities that strengthen bonds, build purpose, and keep the Gorge thriving.

Columbia Center for the Arts will celebrate two decades of live theater with its 20th Anniversary Theatre Revue, a one-night performance at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River.