From farmers markets to arts centers, schools, and food programs, volunteer opportunities across The Dalles and Mosier invite residents to give back, connect with neighbors, and strengthen the Gorge community.

Former Staples employees Kassandra Wood and Gary Francis turned a campfire idea into Prints Charming Repair, a new downtown shop bringing affordable, hometown printing and repair services back to The Dalles.

Upon completing half of the Hostetler and W 6th St intersection with asphalt, the attached traffic control plan will be implemented. All Northbound traffic will need to detour at Snipes around the work area, making 6th St a single Southbound road between Snipes and Chenowith Loop.

The Dalles turned out Tuesday morning to honor local veterans with a short but spirited Veterans Day parade that rolled down W. 6th Street, featuring community groups, flag displays, and families bundled against the chilly weather.

This week in The Gorge - A Record Show! A Friendly Community Gathering! Special Film Events and Sinfonietta returns, and Music is Busier Than Ever - it’s all here!

A routine drive turned dangerous on Nov. 7 when a sudden tire blowout ignited a fast-moving vehicle fire on I-84, engulfing a pickup shortly after 1 p.m. east of Rufus, according to Oregon State Police.

Look a little closer and you will see the double eagle. Also check out what the weatherman is forecasting for the rest of the week here.

The Dalles Public Library will offer movie nights, crafts, art programs, study sessions, live performances, and a virtual author talk throughout November. Below is a chronological listing of upcoming events.

Volunteers spread 300 pounds of native seed across the Mt. Ulka Preserve on Wednesday in hopes of accelerating recovery in one of the areas hardest hit by the Rowena Fire.

Prints Charming Repair made its downtown debut Friday, earning cheers as fans waved the shop’s custom Beatles paddles during Britain’s Finest at the Granada.

Premium tax credits shrink in 2026, leaving many Gorge families with thousands in new health costs. Local experts warn the region may see more uninsured residents and higher uncompensated-care burdens.

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in a partnership with Wasco County Veteran Services, will launch a series of refreshed "Welcome to Wasco County" signs featuring the new byline "We Honor Veterans."

The season of giving begins with First Friday on November 7th in beautiful downtown The Dalles from 5-8 pm. We are celebrating those who serve with specials before Veterans Day including a number of activities and events throughout downtown including food and drink offerings, in store discounts and pre holiday sales.

QLife Network, a broadband service provider in Wasco County, was recognized with three awards at the 29th annual Oregon Telecommunications Connections Conference in Hood River last week.

“Whoa,” remarked Mike Lord, the athletic director from Molalla, pulling his sunglasses down as he looked up at a freshly snowcapped Mt. Hood beyond the golden orchards. “I’ve never been anywhere beyond the baseball fields here. This is incredible.”

The family farm remains the backbone of this nation’s food system. If we lose that connection between the land and the people who love it, we won’t just lose farms. We’ll lose the foundation of rural America itself.

A fatal collision on Highway 97 Tuesday evening shut down traffic in Sherman County for four hours as Oregon State Police investigated the crash that killed a Corvallis man.

The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 Classroom Mini-Grant awards. Sixteen educators from across North Wasco County School District 21 were selected for funding this season, totaling $7,510.31, to bring creative, hands-on, and student-centered learning experiences to their classrooms.

Local food-security groups say an urgent surge in need has exhausted new donations within one day as gorge families grapple with the federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP food benefits.

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.