Nearly 75 percent of children in Washington under age five are cared for by parents, family, friends, and neighbors who may be eligible to apply for subsidies. This is according to the Child Care Aware of Washington website.

On a quiet street in The Dalles, in a pair of century-old houses that now brim with art supplies, sunshine, and the happy chaos of young children.

An 84-year-old Klickitat County resident nearly lost $11,000 to a computer virus scam, but a sheriff’s deputy and a Goldendale auto parts store intercepted the package and recovered the cash.

The Holiday Giggin’ Guide is Here with a Huge Supply of Music and Live Performances. Check out our Calendar listings for all the music, movies and Holiday Parades, Bazaars, Markets, Last Minute Shopping Events and More!

Giving Trees are up at Freebridge Brewing, Wines on Second and Brick City Games, offering community members a chance to fulfill humble holiday requests from Chenowith Elementary students and families in need.

Due to challenging site conditions, work on E. 10th St. between Quinton St. and Roberts St. to replace and upgrade a stormwater sewer main has been rescheduled to the week of December 8 - 12, 2025. This City of The Dalles Public Works project is part of the ongoing work on E. 9th St. and Quinton St.

Alleged thieves from the Portland area are accused of wrecking a stolen Toyota minivan east of The Dalles on Saturday, Dec. 6, after the vehicle was reported missing from the Salvation Army in Happy Valley.

Criminals hit Viento State Park overnight, allegedly stealing two John Deere Gators, a flatbed trailer and tools after cutting into a secured maintenance yard, Oregon State Police reported.

The Dalles Public Library hosts December events including holiday crafts, gaming, movie night, nature journaling, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, offering free activities for all ages.

Governor Kotek is saying the right things. She’s acknowledging real problems. Now comes the hard part: steady, practical, bipartisan work to restore predictability, rebuild trust, and confront the housing, addiction, and mental-health challenges that touch every corner of the state.

First Friday brings extended hours, pop-up vendors and big deals downtown as The Dalles shops help kick off the holiday season — giving residents an early chance to tackle Christmas shopping locally.

The City of The Dalles is aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently conducted activity in the community. The Dalles Police Department was not notified in advance and did not participate in that activity.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Lynn Cox as Tourism Director for Explore The Dalles, effective August 1, 2025. Cox brings over two decades of leadership experience in destination marketing, community engagement, and customer experience design, most recently with Intel Corporation’s Sales and Marketing Group.

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center brings the region’s deep past to life on Dec. 6 as the Archaeology Roadshow returns with more than two dozen pop-up exhibits, hands-on activities, and artifact experts. From robotics demos to craft traditions — plus Indian tacos and huckleberry treats — the free family event explores the stories behind the Gorge’s oldest objects and living cultures.

A rare SwingBike once lost to history resurfaced after a 13-year search — and the obsession behind its restoration fueled Calvin Lepinski before greatly expanding SPR Bicycle Shop with a move to Second Street in The Dalles

Insitu, Washington Federal Bank, Columbia Gorge Education Service District, Washington Gorge Action Programs, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, and The Next Door Inc. are teaming up to host a winter coat drive for local area youth! As we approach the cold winter months, you can donate new and like-new coats for all ages now through the end of December. 

Circuit Court Judge John A. Wolf has been appointed by Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Meagan A. Flynn to serve as the next presiding judge of Oregon’s Seventh Judicial District.

Hood River Farmers Market’s tenth winter season starts on Saturday, December 6th! Hood River Farmers Market is the only year-round farmers market in the Gorge. It’s open on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, December through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the winter, the market remains outside but moves to 403 Portway Avenue on the waterfront, near Ferment Brewing.

The City of Hood River has launched a series of short questionnaires to receive public input to help guide their project, the Development Code Audit and Update. 

The Holiday Giggin’ Guide is Here with a Huge Supply of Music and Live Performances. Check out our Calendar listings for all the music, movies and Holiday Parades, Bazaars, Markets, Last Minute Shopping Events and More!