A portion of the First Street parking lot north of Tony’s Lot and east of the Transportation Building has closed as work begins on the First Street Streetscaping Project.

A month-long exhibition at Columbia Center for the Arts starting Feb. 6 celebrates Black and BIPOC creativity across mediums—while raising funds for the Black in the Gorge Scholarship Fund

Volunteers restoring the Jantzen Beach Carousel at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles are transforming a hands-on restoration into a future tourism draw as the museum continues to add fascinating features.

Rotary District 5100 is accepting applications through March 1 for its Global Grant Scholarship, supporting graduate-level international study focused on service, sustainability and Rotary’s seven global Areas of Focus.

The two Wasco County solar projects can generate enough electricity to power about 40,000 Oregon homes annually, adding the county’s first utility-scale solar capacity to the regional grid.

Roll into February with the Gorge Giggin’ Guide — your go-to for live music, sports, festivals, and local events like Gorge Roller Derby’s season opener in The Dalles on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Construction is underway at the former Staples building in The Dalles, where crews are preparing the space for a TJ Maxx store expected to open later this year.

Authorities searched the Parkdale area Tuesday for a fugitive wanted on multiple felony charges, as the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office worked with U.S. Marshals to locate a potentially violent suspect.

A 35-year-old Carson man remains hospitalized after a stabbing in Cascade Locks, as police continue investigating and family members seek community support while his recovery and long-term medical needs remain uncertain.

From hands-on playdates and STEAM activities to author talks, crafts, and teen programs, The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of free events for all ages during the week of Feb. 2–7.

Out here, the crisis doesn’t arrive with headlines. It comes quietly — in delayed repairs, postponed replanting, and conversations about succession that never quite happen because the margins no longer allow for it.

A jury convicted Jason McCollum on all counts in a brutal 2021 home invasion, ending a five-year case that left the victim severely injured and relieved to see justice delivered.

From the wreckage of a ship tossed by a mighty storm, a magical adventure lifts into the air. Through playful aerial movement and imaginative theater, performers swing, climb, and soar as they explore a strange new world shaped by the sea. 

Two people were stabbed late Thursday in Cascade Locks, leaving one victim hospitalized locally and another transported to a Portland trauma center, as Oregon State Police Major Crimes detectives continue investigating.

A 16-year-old Hood River juvenile has been arrested as police are now searching for 30-year-old Noel Hernandez in connection with a Hood River homicide. Authorities warn the public not to approach him and urge anyone with information to contact investigators immediately.

Mid Columbia Community Action Council is expanding services for people experiencing housing instability as demand continues to grow across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties, agency leaders said during a recent podcast interview with exec dir Leslie Naramore.

A jury heard graphic and disputed testimony as prosecutors and defense attorneys clash over brutal 2021 home invasion in The Dalles. Trial of Jason McCollum continues on Thursday.

Prosecutors are pushing for the conviction of a Portland-area man accused in the brutal 2021 home-invasion assault and robbery, while defense attorney says the state’s case hinges on the word of a cooperating accomplice seeking leniency.

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! Live Music, A DJ Fest, Dancing, and an Art Opening this week. Check out All the Action and get more music in your life!

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is pleased to announce the opening of a monthly drop-in center for houseless community members at The Gloria Center, at 2505 W. 7th St. in The Dalles.