Every dollar counts. That is the message being shared as nonprofits like Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) prepare for what is traditionally a joyful period of the year. 

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has formally issued its Record of Decision (ROD), marking a major milestone in the effort to replace the century-old Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge. 

Effective December 1, 2025, The Link Public Transit will offer an Annual Dial-a-Ride Pass for $80, providing unlimited Dial-a-Ride service within Northern Wasco County, including The Dalles, Dufur, Mosier, Celilo, and unincorporated areas between these communities.

A full week of live music, film nights, dance events and community gatherings fills the Gorge from Nov. 18–24, with shows spanning The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Trout Lake.

With freezing weather arriving, MCCAC is expanding shelter access, warming supplies, and transportation options across Hood River and The Dalles to help vulnerable residents stay safe during severe winter conditions.

This year started out optimistic and full of hope. New opportunities, new goals, and the kind of early-season promise that makes a farmer stand a little taller. But if life — and agriculture — have taught me anything, it’s this: don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.

Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies but cooler temperatures, topping out in the upper 40s before dropping into the upper 20s overnight, when patchy fog may develop toward dawn, according to the National Weather Service.

Get ready for a full week of engaging events at the The Dalles Public Library — from virtual workshops and teen game walks to take-and‐make kits and high-energy performances — there’s something for every age group.

In response to the growing needs faced by local families, the The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul, has launched a community-wide collection drive to provide food, clothing, and toys for families in need this holiday season.

A new era is underway at one of Oregon’s most historic landmarks. Set in the foothills of Mt. Hood, fifteen miles south of The Dalles, the Balch Hotel is a National Register–listed property in the town of Dufur, Oregon. Now under the ownership of Christina Engle, the century-old inn begins a new chapter of stewardship and hospitality.

On October 26, 2025 at about 10:45pm City of The Dalles Police officers were alerted to a Burglary in progress at Grocery Outlet at 1300 west 6th street. Officers responded and the suspect was gone.

The Holiday Season is Here!

The Holiday Bazaar Roundup is your source for the latest information on The Gorge’s schedule for Holiday Bazaars and other Holiday Activities! 

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On Friday, November 7th, Detectives from The Dalles Police Department were awarded the Unit Citation for Excellence Award from The Oregon Police Officers Association (OPOA) at the annual OPOA awards ceremony.

A benefit art show at The Historic St. Paul’s Chapel on Nov. 15 will feature paintings, gourds, and photography to raise funds for preserving the 1875 Union Street landmark.

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.