Kiwanis Thursday Noon Program for March 2026

City leaders will weigh a long-range employment plan as most of The Dalles’ largest industrial sites have already been developed into data centers over the past two decades.

From LEGO pizza night to Bluey visits and book clubs, The Dalles Public Library offers free February events for all ages, including crafts, classes and games.

Sweet sounds return as oncology nurse gives again, donating key family piano to Old St. Peter’s Landmark ahead of its St. Paddy’s Day community concert

Prison phone calls showing no remorse helped sway a judge to impose nearly 20 years in prison for the brutal beating of Donny Lewis.

The Wasco County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will meet Monday evening to review livestock losses, consider funding applications, and continue its work supporting local ranchers affected by wolf activity.

Free literature and art classes at Mid-Columbia Senior Center begin in March, offering monthly sessions exploring Irish, American stories and visual art.

The Wasco County Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the Maupin Chamber of Commerce and the Maupin Dig & Hoe Garden Club, are thrilled to announce the return of the 4th Annual Garden Expo. Community members, gardening enthusiasts, and curious newcomers are invited to join the event in Maupin on Saturday, March 14th.

Blue skies have met local contractors as work ramps up on major projects around The Dalles. But Mother Nature may still have a few tricks up her sleeve with possible white stuff this weekend.

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.