This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you all of the Best Gigs leading up to he Unofficial Start to Summer! We’re Celebrating Anniversaries, bringing you Regional Bluegrass Festivals, and all of the music to lead up to the gatherings planned on Memorial Day to honor those who died serving in the military. Get Out There!

Downtown property owners in The Dalles have already claimed more than $82,000 in Urban Renewal façade grants just months after the program launched, prompting officials to consider adding another $50,000.

On May 14, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a single-family residence within the city limits of Goldendale, Washington.

The Crag Rats, PNWSAR, and Portland Mountain Rescue have formed Search and Rescue Advance Life Support (SAR ALS) teams. This skilled group of volunteer paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and doctors provides advanced medical care in remote locations where conventional services cannot easily reach.

Oregon State Police troopers responded to a string of crashes from Friday through Sunday, including motorcycle wrecks, rollovers and interstate collisions stretching from Wheeler County to The Dalles.

The Dalles Public Library’s May calendar includes family crafts, teen workshops, preschool STEAM learning, a virtual author talk and outdoor safety programs.

Authorities are searching for a The Dalles man accused of sexually abusing a young child after he failed to appear for sentencing this week in Wasco County Circuit Court.

The Dalles Budget Committee wrapped up its review of the proposed 2026-27 budget Tuesday, focusing on police modernization efforts and a proposed $2.75 million emergency reserve before voting to advance the budget to City Council.

More than 30 Colonel Wright Elementary students performed community marimba concerts across The Dalles this week, continuing a tradition built through years of local support.

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works contractor will cut and remove trees near Brewery Grade.

The Dalles Budget Committee spent Monday night wrestling with declining street revenues, a looming $75 million-plus water treatment plant replacement and the long-term costs of maintaining city systems as officials warned difficult funding decisions are approaching.

Disposal of the sediment to the Wasco County Landfill, “is not only environmentally and socially the worst option, but also financially. The cost of this is potentially 6 billion dollars, with seventy percent of that cost being in transportation… that is a six billion dollar investment in fossil fuel burning.”

Early-season fire restrictions are now in place on portions of Central Oregon rivers and recreation areas as dry conditions raise wildfire concerns heading into summer.

North Central Public Health District is bringing a new lead-detecting device to the Wasco County Children’s Fair, giving families a chance to test household items for hidden contamination.

A four-day bluegrass campout in Shaniko aims to do more than fill the town with music — organizers hope it sparks a long-term rural arts movement across Central and Eastern Oregon.

The Columbia Gorge Humane Society is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2025 spay and neuter assistance program, providing 172 free surgeries for dogs and cats belonging to low-income families throughout The Dalles through July 1, 2026.

On Monday, May 18, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works will repave the section of Old Dufur Rd. impacted by recent new utility service installation projects.

The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant awards.

The City of The Dalles has declared a state of emergency under Ordinance No. 25-1412 following Wasco County’s order banning fireworks due to fire-related safety concerns. As a result, the use of all fireworks is now prohibited within City limits.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you Diversity - whether it’s the Community Celebrations of Maupin Daze or a chance to catch Authentic Irish Music - The Gorge is an Equal Opportunity List of Gigs you Need to Experience! Get Out There!