Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Michael (Josh) Rogers as its new Fire Chief. The search was initiated when Chief Leonard Damian announced his retirement after more than nine years with the City of Hood River Fire Department.

Visit Hood River announces the return of Hood River Winter PrideFest, March 13–14, marking the third year of this signature celebration honoring Hood River’s LGBTQ+ community and welcoming visitors from near and far. Rooted in the region’s winter adventure culture and creative spirit, the weekend delivers an inclusive lineup of events with welcoming experiences for all.

Urban Renewal officials extended Basalt Commons funding to Aug. 2026, preserving $1.73 million as financing advances and construction could begin later this year downtown.

A violent crash at Exit 87 left two Oregon State Police troopers seriously injured, shocking longtime colleagues and triggering a massive emergency response at one of The Dalles’ busiest intersections.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games, and family-friendly events with programs for children, teens, and adults throughout the week.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council outlined its shelters, housing and utility programs while responding to misconceptions and explaining its role serving residents facing housing instability across the Gorge.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets into Mardi Gras, Singer-songwriters, Ski Club benefits and a Grateful Dead celebration! But that’s not all - it’s more music than you can shake a stick at - so get out there and Enjoy!

Between orchards and grocery aisles sit canneries, packing houses, cold storage facilities, and transportation networks. These are the invisible systems that keep shelves full. When one of them disappears, the system becomes thinner.

Local pancake gourmands can donate an amount of their choosing. That’s the butter that will help The Dalles put food on the table for others. Here’s how.

A $15.2 million federal grant will fund more than 30 miles of fiber, delivering reliable high-speed internet to 924 rural homes and businesses in Northern Wasco County.

Passersby discovered a 38-year-old man deceased near I-84 Exit 82 in west The Dalles on Wednesday. Toxicology results are pending.

Love is in the Air - Valentine’s starts Early! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets all lovey-dovey this week with Valentine options for everybody! There are so many great options, we’re Making Friday the 13th Good and Feb. 14 even better!

Cherry Festival will relocate to Fourth Street this April due to construction, drawing objections from The Dalles Art Center over revenue, access and impact concerns as the Chamber defends the move as economically necessary for many downtown businesses.

An Oregon State Police trooper assisting a tow truck on Interstate 84 recognized a silver alert vehicle, stopped the driver and safely reunited a 79-year-old Tygh Valley woman with family.

The statewide award honors exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing career and technical education. Wells-Clark was selected for his contributions to program development, student success, and community partnerships throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

One person was hospitalized Friday night after a fire tore through a residential structure on Mill Creek Road in The Dalles. Fire officials said the cause remains under investigation.

Learn here about locals who earned some cash for further education. Scholarship winners are selected on community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay on the wheat industry.

Before a packed Gorge town hall, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley warned democracy is under threat, drawing applause, criticism and urgent debate over ICE enforcement, surveillance, housing costs and the 2026 elections.

The Dalles Public Library will host a mix of creative workshops, games and family-friendly Valentine-themed events from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14, with programs for children, teens and adults throughout the week.

About 50 local volunteers are helping bring the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life at the National Neon Sign Museum. This photo gallery highlights the people and progress behind the restoration.