Wasco County eyed for being potential dump site from Portland Harbor Superfund Site sediment. Locals concerned about dangerous road and pollution.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide kicks off with The Luck of the Irish - it’s St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll have a hard time finding a venue that won’t be celebrating! If you need traditional Choral concerts or an Irish Hip-Hop Celebration, we’ve Got You Covered! The week continues with top-notch Bluegrass bands, an Elvis Tribute, The Lions Follies, and more music and stage performances to Fill a Pot of Gold!

From crafts and storytimes to Pokémon GO walks and guitar lessons, The Dalles Public Library has a full week of free activities for all ages, March 16–21.

From the tractor seat, agriculture often comes down to a very simple equation: costs on one side, returns on the other. For many farmers today, that equation is becoming harder and harder to balance.

Murals and hotel upgrades are lifting the look of The Dalles’ downtown core. Now Urban Renewal leaders are searching for strategies that can turn fresh momentum into lasting revival.

Lions from across Eastern Oregon will gather April 10–11, 2026, at the historic Granada Theater for the Oregon Lions District 36G Convention, themed “Stronger Together: Building Our Clubs, One Member at a Time.”

Crestline crews were buzzing on Thursday as workers cut blacktop and installed new sewer lines on First Street, part of The Dalles’ $2.18 Million Westside Interceptor upgrade.

The Coalition of Oregon Public Universities (OPU) and the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) today expressed appreciation to Oregon legislators for maintaining funding for the Community College Support Fund, the Public University Support Fund, and state-based financial aid programs during the 2026 Legislative Session.

High above the Columbia River Gorge, on a remote bluff in southern Washington, stands one of the most improbable museums in the world. The story behind it is even more surprising.

Nationwide “No Kings” protests are planned March 28, with rallies across the Columbia Gorge as organizers mobilize communities to join demonstrations.

Shells uncovered during First Street excavation halted digging in downtown The Dalles as archaeologists evaluate whether the find could be a historic shell midden.

The Next Door Inc.’s (TNDI) annual Raíces Plant Sale is back this spring, and you won’t want to miss it! 

Crews will rehabilitate aging sewer lines across The Dalles using trenchless lining technology, extending pipe life while avoiding excavation and minimizing disruption to streets and businesses.

At 9:30 on March 9th, The Dalles Police responded to a 911 call from Fred Meyer Grocery Store on West 6th Street in The Dalles. Initially, the call type was unclear, but with the use of a translation service, the dispatchers were able to determine that there was a gunshot victim at that location.

The Cascade Singers will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free community concert Tuesday, March 17, at the historic Old St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.

The Dalles’ brownfields program is halfway through a $500,000 federal grant, helping property owners identify contamination and clear redevelopment hurdles for older buildings across the city.

Council unanimously adopted a room tax ordinance updating the city’s lodging tax law while delaying a decision on whether Oregon should administer collections.

Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now in its fifth year, the annual program supports businesses and fosters community economic vitality throughout the greater Hood River area. This year’s program will award up to $40,000 in matching funds.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is making the week so fun - Friday the 13th will feel like the Luckiest Day in the Gorge. Comedy Shows - Swing Dances - and Anniversary Celebrations - Get Out There! Did we mention the Cast of Newsies is ready to put on a show? Scroll down and get your tickets!

Smelt are running, dip nets are flying, and frying pans will be glowing as anglers get a one-day chance to scoop a swimmingly tasty Sandy River dinner.