A $2.3 million grant will help the Columbia Gorge Health Council expand community health worker training while strengthening connections between health care and underserved Gorge communities.

An Ocean Shores man was killed, and an ODOT worker from Arlington was seriously injured after a vehicle struck a maintenance truck and the two men as they changed a  flat tire on I-84.

The Grasshopper Fire surged to 83,642 acres Wednesday as wind-driven flames reached Hix and Elliott roads, prompting additional structural protection resources as firefighters battle the rapidly advancing eastern flank.

A motorist was killed and an Oregon Department of Transportation employee was critically injured Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle struck an ODOT maintenance vehicle and then hit both people along Interstate 84 west of Arlington, according to the Gilliam County Sheriff's Office.

The Wasco County Fair was canceled as scheduled Tuesday night as the Grasshopper Fire threatened the fairgrounds, forcing organizers to scramble for alternatives for youth exhibitors.

The Wasco County Fair Board will meet tonight to weigh the fate of the fair set for Aug. 13-16, as the Grasshopper Fire pushes closer to Tygh Valley.

Organizers of the Indian Creek Poetry Walk are seeking submissions from Mid-Columbia Gorge poets for the 2027 installation along the popular 4.5-mile trail in Hood River.

The Grasshopper Fire surged to 77,311 acres overnight, prompting Level 3 evacuations and sending structure protection crews toward threatened homes southwest of Dufur.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide highlights the Wasco County Fair, Families in the Park, an Eagles Cover Band, a Latino Festival and a lot more music to get you on the Dance Floor…….. it’s just Another Typical Week in the Gorge! Go Ahead and Get Out There!

The Grasshopper Fire grew by more than 20,000 acres over the weekend to 63,659 acres as firefighters work to stop its northern advance toward Dufur Valley Road and High Prairie.

The Dalles Public Library has scheduled a variety of free programs for children, teens, adults and families during the second half of August. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and open to the public.

Google says its newly approved 77,000-square-foot data center in The Dalles will receive no new tax incentives and will be assessed under Oregon’s regular property tax process.

Firefighters returned to the Mill Creek drainage Thursday for the second brush fire there in five weeks, adding to a history of fires along the corridor.

Hotter, drier conditions pushed the Grasshopper Fire across several control lines Thursday, prompting firefighters to expand contingency defenses north toward Dufur Mill while crews continue protecting the Highway 35 corridor.

Containment on the Grasshopper Fire increased to 23% Thursday as firefighters strengthened lines along the northern and western edges and the Oregon State Fire Marshal began demobilizing structural protection resources after completing work around threatened communities.

Viemeisters going for Gold: Couple mark 50th Anniversary on Friday, Aug. 7

Each year, The Next Door Inc. honors individuals, businesses, and organizations whose collaboration and partnership make a lasting impact on our work and the people we serve. The Community Partner of the Year award highlights those who champion our mission and initiatives, going above and beyond to support and advocate for our programs, clients, and TNDI as a whole. 

After months of construction and years of anticipation, TJ Maxx will open a store in The Dalles Aug. 16, transforming the former Staples building into a 24,477-square-foot retail destination and marking the latest expansion for the nation's largest off-price retailer.

The Grasshopper Fire remains outside The Dalles municipal watershed, but firefighters are working to keep it from crossing the boundary. A burn in the watershed could lead to erosion, sediment and water quality challenges.

Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts(CCAC) proudly presents Blacksmith Week, August 12-16. Blacksmith Week is designed to showcase centuries-old to modern forging techniques while providing an interactive experience for all ages. Highlights include a 2-day intermediate blacksmithing class, then live demonstrations and ironworks camaraderie.