Summit Sends It: Warm weather continues today
Weather could not be better for recreating and today is going to be another all star with temps expected to top 70 degrees again.
Inside MCCAC: Program works to help Veterans and their families find housing & support in Gorge
A local program is working to keep Mid-Columbia veterans off the streets by providing housing support, financial help and stability when it’s needed most.
Regional Leaders Host "Journey to the Stars" Conference for Early Childhood Professionals
Early childhood education professionals are invited to an engaging, day-long learning experience at the upcoming Journey to the Stars: Building Brains and Supporting Big Feelings conference.
TDHS Senior Awarded Competitive OSU Catalyst Engineering Scholarship
The Dalles High School senior Jonathan Rodriguez Mota received an exciting and unexpected honor yesterday when representatives from Oregon State University’s College of Engineering surprised him on campus with the announcement that he has been selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Engineering Catalyst Scholarship.
St. Peter’s & St. Paddy’s Photo Drop 2026
Pipes, song and plenty of craic filled Old St. Peter’s Landmark as a St. Patrick’s Day concert brought Irish spirit and lively music to The Dalles.
Annual Spring Community Clean Up - May 2, 2026
The 38th Annual Spring Community Clean Up will take place on the first Saturday of May. The Dalles residents are encouraged to join in our annual spring cleaning event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Police release video of suspect in downtown tire-slashing spree
More than 10 vehicles damaged in overnight tire-slashing incidents downtown. Police release video of suspect and ask public to help identify the man.
Wasco County, Arlington, Bickleton eyed for hazardous sediment dumping from Portland; TD pushing back
Wasco County eyed for being potential dump site from Portland Harbor Superfund Site sediment. Locals concerned about dangerous road and pollution.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide March 17-23
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!
This Week at The Dalles Library March 16, 2026
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.
Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: The Hard Math of Farming
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.
50 Ways To Love Downtown TD: Urban Renewal to dive deep into resurgence strategies
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.
Oregon Lions to Gather in The Dalles for 2026 District Convention
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.”
Cutting Crew: Work continues on northwest First Street
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.
Oregon Colleges Thank Lawmakers for Maintaining Higher Education Funding in 2026 Session
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.
Maryhill Museum of Art Marks Centennial Year, Opens 2026 Season March 15
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.
‘No Kings III’ rally set for March 28 in Gorge as organizers prepare across U.S.
Nationwide “No Kings” protests are planned March 28, with rallies across the Columbia Gorge as organizers mobilize communities to join demonstrations.
Shell find stops First Street excavation in The Dalles; significance being determined
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’s Raíces Annual Plant Sale Returns May 9
The Next Door Inc.’s (TNDI) annual Raíces Plant Sale is back this spring, and you won’t want to miss it!
City awards $628K sewer lining contract to Vortex Services; work begins March 18
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.