Chalk one up for the good guys! Moe Dixon, Victor Johnson and friends put on a concert at Herbring House in The Dalles on July 12, bringing in $1,000 to help feed local students.

Summer is Here and the Time is Right for Another Gorge Giggin’ Guide! An Allman Brothers Tribute? We’ve Got That! A Host of Touring Bands and Musicians! Yup, Right Here! Need your Favorite Local Shows? You’re in the Right Place! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

On 07/12/2026 at approximately 1:17 a.m., Frontier Regional 911 received multiple reports of a serious injury crash with multiple injured occupants on Interstate 84 eastbound near milepost 140, approximately three miles east of Arlington, Oregon.

Blending natural beauty with creative contemplation, the Indian Creek Poetry Walk features nature-themed poems displayed along sections of the popular 4.5-mile path traversing Hood River, Oregon. The 2027 Poetry Walk will include 20 poems, on display April to September. 

Relive some of the best moments from last year's Hood River County Fair through this photo essay celebrating local 4-H youth — then make plans to cheer on this year's exhibitors July 22-25.

On Monday July 13, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on the 700 block of E 3rd St to replace a water service line.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized Adventist Health Columbia Gorge’s change to be a Critical Access Hospital.

The Dalles Public Library has scheduled a full week of programs July 13-18, including Medicare education, family entertainment, author talks, crafts, dance, yoga and LibraryCon.

Hood River County's biggest annual showcase of youth agriculture, livestock and creative projects returns July 22-25, highlighting the work of 175 local 4-H members alongside FFA exhibitors and family-friendly attractions.

As the number of children entering foster care continues to rise in Wasco County, Columbia Gorge CASA is expanding its local presence through a new satellite office in The Dalles and the addition of seven newly trained volunteer advocates.

The City of The Dalles will apply fog seal to streets treated with chip seal last month, requiring temporary daytime closures on dozens of streets July 20-22.

Richard Michael Robinson pleaded not guilty Thursday to a second-degree murder charge in Klickitat County Superior Court, where a judge appointed a public defender as the case moves forward.

Two people were injured in a rollover crash near Dufur, and a Mosier man faces criminal charges after boulders spilled from his trailer onto Interstate 84, according to the Oregon State Police daily log.

The City of The Dalles Beautification and Tree Committee is pleased to announce the fourth year of its Residential Tree Grant Program. Applications are now open and will be accepted through August 1, 2026.

Columbia Gorge Community College is expanding opportunities for local residents with two new academic programs designed to meet urgent workforce needs in the Columbia Gorge: an Initial Early Childhood Education certificate, offered in both English and Spanish, and an Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program.

A 22-year-old The Dalles man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 while nearly twice the legal alcohol limit has been indicted by a Wasco County grand jury after a head-on crash that seriously injured three people. He was released from jail on Tuesday.

The City of Maupin in north-central Oregon faces an enforcement action from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regarding monitoring violations at its wastewater treatment facility operations. The civil penalties of $10,292 were issued for violations related to influent and effluent monitoring, as well as a failure to submit multiple reports by their required deadlines.

A 22-year-old The Dalles man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 84, causing a head-on crash that seriously injured another driver.

Young performers are invited to take center stage this summer at Civic Kids Theatre Camp, taking place August 3–7, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day at The Dalles Civic Auditorium (323 East 4th Street, The Dalles, OR).