This year the City is asking citizens to make a special effort to prevent unsightly damage to street trees that have low hanging branches. Trimming branches before collision breaks branches is healthier for trees. Tree trimming also prevents damage to tall vehicles like package delivery vans, recreational vehicles, garbage trucks and school buses.

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series launching this spring. Event dates are March 18 and April 22 at The History Museum and May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.

The Cherry Stomp Dance storms back into the The Dalles Civic Auditorium on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. — bringing the music, the memories, and the magic back to The Civic for one unforgettable night.

A 35-year-old man was arrested and accused of setting fire to a Klickitat County sheriff’s deputy’s barn in an alleged arson incident Feb. 17 near Lyle, according to the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office.

Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) today announced the departure of Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto after years of dedicated leadership and service to communities throughout the Columbia River Gorge region. The organization’s Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive recruitment process to identify the agency’s next Executive Director.

Overwatch Imaging, a developer of autonomous airborne imagery intelligence systems, is honored to announce a donation of $10,000 to strengthen STEM education in the Columbia River Gorge ecosystem.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is a West Coast Blizzard of Music! Major alt-rockers The Mother Hips are in the Gorge , and Bluegrass is throwing down a Triple Whammy with two community jams and a visit from Oregon New-Grassers SycoBilly’s! Oh, we’re throwing in some Soul, a bit of Swing and a Salsa Dance, too. Enjoy!

School board member abruptly resigned from the D21 , saying only “it was my choice,” as officials seek applicants to fill vacancy.

Jo Cruz removed 150 pounds of garbage from Klindt Cove, hoping his solo dive inspires others to help protect local waters.

Rain dripped, boots splashed and jackhammers echoed as The Dalles shrugged off another gray Monday — proof that progress doesn’t pause for puddles or passing winter gloom.

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.