Grasshopper Fire Crews Built 331 Miles of Fireline and Roads During Two-Month Fight
Firefighters built or prepared 331 miles of lines and roads while battling the Grasshopper Fire, leaving an extensive repair job as the blaze holds at 98% containment.
Art Harvest to showcase local makers, food, music at The Makerspace 97058
Local art, handmade goods, food and music will come together Sept. 20 as The Makerspace 97058 hosts its first Art Harvest celebration at its Browns Creek Road property.
Sunshine Mill Throws Open Its Doors for 4th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19
Sunshine Mill opens its doors Sept. 19 for its fourth annual Harvesting Sunshine festival, featuring historic mill tours, grape stomping, music, local vendors, food and family activities.
Grasshopper Fire Damages Five Campgrounds, Reaches 98% Containment
The Grasshopper Fire damaged five Mt. Hood National Forest campgrounds and destroyed Flag Point Lookout, while firefighters saved several other recreation sites as containment reached 98%.
Urban Renewal Board Eyes Private Development, Temporary Uses for Tony’s Lot
The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency is eyeing private development for Tony’s Lot while considering temporary uses to activate the property beside the new Federal Street Plaza.
At 25, Hank Sanders Makes a Generational Case for Oregon House District 52
At 25, Democrat Hank Sanders is making a generational case for House District 52, focusing on housing, data centers, health care and Oregon's rising cost of living.
Hege Puts Experience at Center of House District 52 Campaign
At 64, Republican Scott Hege is making a case for experience in Oregon House District 52, drawing on decades in economic development and government to address housing, data centers, health care and the state's rising cost of living.
Drought Restrictions Put Google Water Use Back in Spotlight at The Dalles City Council
The Dalles’ water restrictions sparked questions about Google’s consumption as councilors also shifted lodging-tax administration, renewed Spectrum’s franchise and set legislative priorities.
Just One Mile of Grasshopper Fire Perimeter Remains Uncontained
Firefighters are working to secure the final mile of uncontained Grasshopper Fire perimeter in the steep Boulder Creek drainage as repair work expands elsewhere.
New Oregon Vanpool Program Aims to Cut Cost of Long Gorge Commutes
Oregon's new statewide vanpool program offers subsidies covering up to half the cost as Gorge workers face thousands of dollars in annual commuting expenses.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - Sept. 15 - 21
This Week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Going Back to School. But you’ll have to tell the Teacher You Might Be Late - There’s Just Too Many Gigs to Go To! - Four Festivals - Tygh Valley Bluegrass, Woofstock, Bridge of the Gods, and Harvesting Sunshine - are just some of the reasons You Need to Have Fun and Get Out There!
Hood River Man Dies in Highway 35 Crash; Witness Arrested for DUII
A Hood River man died after the Subaru he was driving plunged down an embankment on Highway 35; a witness who stopped at the scene was later arrested for DUII.
Grasshopper Fire Reaches 97% Containment as Crews Shift Toward Repair
The Grasshopper Fire has reached 97% containment, with crews finding little residual heat and increasingly turning toward road, dozer-line and erosion repairs across the burn area.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Sept 13, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a full week of activities planned Sept. 14-19, including family crafts, outdoor recreation classes, virtual author programming, children’s activities and a Hobbit-themed Saturday.
Neon Sign HVAC Theft Suspect Trezona Pleads Guilty; Deal Calls for 28 Months in Oregon Prison
Tyson Trezona pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated theft tied to the Neon Sign Museum HVAC theft, under a deal calling for 28 months in prison and $4,919 restitution.
One Year In, Oregon’s New Recycling System Brings Better Recycling to over 36,000 households
New curbside recycling, drop-off centers and major investments in infrastructure in Oregon are making recycling easier and more consistent across the The Dalles, Hood River and the Columbia Gorge.
Smoke, Steaks and a Crowd: The Dalles Kiwanis Marks 70 Years With Annual Steak Feed
Smoke from a long row of grills hung in the air Thursday evening as a surprisingly large crowd turned out for The Dalles Kiwanis Club’s 70th annual Steak Feed, continuing a community tradition that raises money for programs serving children throughout the Mid-Columbia.
Semi Driver Accused of Using Truck as Weapon in I-84 Road Rage Incident
A New Jersey semi-truck driver was arrested Thursday evening after motorists reported he was allegedly speeding, weaving through traffic and swerving his truck toward other vehicles along Interstate 84 between Cascade Locks and Hood River, according to Oregon State Police.
Parks put Housing Size, Type at Center of Development Fee changes
New park development fees cut costs for smaller single-family homes while raising per-unit charges on multifamily housing, highlighting the tension between affordable housing and making growth pay for growth in The Dalles.
¡Viva México! El Grito Returns to White Salmon for 5th Year
El Grito returns to White Salmon for its fifth year, celebrating Mexican independence with live music, dancing, food and community while marking a new Hispanic heritage exhibit in Bingen.
