A wildfire near Horsethief Park in Dallesport prompted evacuations Saturday afternoon, while another fire east of Biggs temporarily shut down Interstate 84 and contributed to multiple crashes.

Families returned to the water this weekend as The Dalles Public Pool opened for the season, offering open swim weekends through mid-June before daily operations begin.

Travel Alert Update: State Route 141 is still closed between Alt SR 141 and Bald Mountain Corners, but it re-opens at noon this Friday, May 22, and will stay open through the long holiday weekend.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade in downtown The Dalles.

A 14-home affordable housing development planned for seven acres in Carson is moving toward construction, and organizers want to hear from families interested in becoming homeowners.

Classic Pontiacs from across the region will gather Saturday at Riverfront Park for the only Regional GTOAA-sanctioned Pontiac show west of the Mississippi River.

Candidate for Wasco County Commissioner asks for patience as final official results of campaign are certified on June 15, offers prayers for Brady family.

Communities in Mosier and Wasco will honor fallen service members Monday with Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and family-friendly events continuing long-standing local traditions.

The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Downtown Beautification Grant. This grant provides reimbursement of up to $300 to eligible downtown businesses and property owners for projects that enhance the visual appeal of their storefronts.

In a surprise announcement event yesterday, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Dr. Charlene Williams joined Oregon Lottery leaders, North Wasco County School District Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal, and The Dalles Middle School Principal Sherri Kilgore and Assistant Principal Shudhi Datta in honoring Erica Carrillo as Oregon’s 2026 Education Support Professional of the Year. Carrillo is the Bilingual Family Liaison at The Dalles Middle School.

On May 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:36 AM, Frontier Regional 911received a report of a capsized flat-bottom boat near river marker 252 on the Columbia River near Arlington, Oregon. A caller also reported several items floating in the water, including a backpack and a cooler.

Following Commissioner Phil Brady’s death, Wasco County confirms Mike Urness will run unopposed for Position 3 on the November ballot.

Hood River County voters approved funding for parks and a rebuilt aquatic center Tuesday while also weighing in on governor, congressional and legislative races headed toward November.

Wasco County voters sent Lisa Gambee and the late Phil Brady to November runoffs Tuesday while overwhelmingly rejecting Oregon’s transportation funding Measure 120.

The tree work on Brewery Grade that was scheduled to occur on Thursday May 21, 2026, must be rescheduled for a later date.

Teacher, philosopher and longtime community advocate Phil Brady died Tuesday as voters simultaneously returned him to first place in the Wasco County commissioner race.

Authorities closed The Dalles Bridge for about four hours on Monday after a man climbed over the railing and threatened to jump before officers pulled him to safety.

Arlington Community Charter School earned a national Silver Medal for its college and career readiness program, highlighting student planning, community partnerships and post-graduation preparation.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces that after 18 years serving within the Chamber industry, President/CEO Lisa Farquharson has made the decision to retire from Chamber leadership effective June 26, 2026.

From vacant storefronts to Tony’s Lot redevelopment and the future of Basalt Commons, Urban Renewal leaders are debating how best to spend millions in remaining downtown investment dollars before the district expires in 2029.