Bentz warns trade disputes, tariffs worsening crisis for Oregon farmers
Bentz says tariffs and unstable markets are battering Eastern Oregon farmers as wheat prices stagnate and oversupplied cherry crops collapse.
This Week at The Dalles Library March 8, 2026
The Dalles Public Library hosts a full week of events including STEAM programs, crafts, music lessons and games for kids, teens and adults.
Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: Two Lines, One Story
Labor costs bend upward like a branch in the wind, while cherry prices whip back and forth. Farmers can only take so much strain before something snaps.
Critics Question Google Tax Breaks as New Data Center Delivers $9.8M Locally
Google’s newest data center in The Dalles generated $9.8 million in taxes and fees in 2025 — nearly doubling early projections as construction continues on a second facility.
Hoot Fest ads Pow Wow Punk Rock as Freebridge joins the party on Saturday
Hoot Music Fest in The Dalles gets underway in five hours as dozens of artists begin arriving in The Dalles. The festival will feature free live music, art activities, and community events.
Downtown Venues Set for Music, Arts as The Dalles Hoot Debuts this Weekend
A new downtown music and arts festival will bring dozens of performances and community events to The Dalles this weekend as The Dalles Hoot takes over multiple venues March 6–8.
Two TDHS Seniors Awarded Oregon State University’s Prestigious Presidential Scholarship
Two outstanding seniors from The Dalles High School, Everest Lenardson and Aiden Nunez, were surprised this morning with one of the most prestigious academic honors offered by Oregon State University.
Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake with Adrian Slade
Sense of Place continues its 16th season on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake. The event will take place at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
89-Room hotel looking to land in former Columbia Cinema parking lot in The Dalles
Developers plan to break ground on an 89-room hotel in west The Dalles as soon as city permits are approved, moving forward with redevelopment of the former Columbia Cinemas site.
Oregon Transfer Day Brings 4-Year Colleges & Universities to CGCC Campus
Columbia Gorge Community College will host Oregon Transfer Day on March 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hook Café on The Dalles Campus at 400 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles.
Shaping the Future: Community Legacy Initiative
Join Gorge non-profits and connect with experts to learn about the importance of estate planning and adding organizations to your will.
Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction
The Northwest Cherry Festival will return April 24–26, 2026, with a refreshed and reimagined format designed to balance celebration, economic impact, and the realities of ongoing downtown construction.
Wasco County considers supporting federal transfer of 150 watershed acres to City of The Dalles; skeptics call out Google influence
Commissioners to weigh a 150-acre watershed transfer critics warn could mean less water, fewer fish and diminished habitat, as expanded city water capacity ultimately serves Google’s data centers.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide March 3 - 9
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Giving A Hoot - that’s right, we’re taking a 100% Deep Dive into The Dalles Hoot Lineup! Get ready to peruse bio’s, photos and non-AI generated content on the inaugural concert festival put together by The Dalles Overground. Word on the street indicates Sold Out Shows - but there’s still plenty of music to explore! Get Out There!
Original Courthouse Program on March 7th
“The Boys of ‘61” is the topic of the Saturday, March 7th Vercouteren Regional History Forum at the Original Wasco County Courthouse.
Inside MCCAC: Stabilizing Rowena Fire survivors
MCCAC took on Rowena Fire recovery efforts after the June 2025 wildfire destroyed 58 homes, helping 28 of 45 displaced households transition into stable, long-term housing.
‘If everyone likes you,’ he said, ‘you might not be being yourself.’
National youth speaker Jamar Root told The Dalles students identity, authenticity and character matter more than job titles when defining success and personal fulfillment.
New Plan for Cherry Fest: Carnival moved to park, scaled back after Fourth Street objections
Cherry Festival relocates carnival to Lewis & Clark Festival Park and downsizes footprint after Fourth Street businesses warned closures could harm access, fundraising and operations.
This Week at The Dalles Library: March 2, 2026
The Dalles Public Library will host a wide variety of free programs and activities for all ages throughout early March, including hands-on crafts, wellness classes, gaming, educational workshops and family events.
Processing to Fresh Precision: A Mid-Columbia Story of Fruit Innovation
Mid-Columbia didn’t just trade canneries for fresh markets—it traded security for precision, and growers now live or die by perfection.
