Wasco County locks $15 million into endowment built on Google-era revenues
Wasco County commissioners unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to put $15 million into a long-term endowment, choosing to bank a portion of the county’s extraordinary Google-era revenues for the future rather than spend the money now on infrastructure and other community projects.
Gorgeous Broadband Launches, Bringing Affordable, High-Speed Internet to TD
Gorgeous Broadband, a new community-owned internet service provider, launched today, offering reliable, affordable broadband internet to Mid-Columbia residents over a network built and owned by QLife Network.
Four Rivers Family Launches Early Bird Texting to Help Families Stay Connected to Local Resources
A free text message service delivers parenting tips, local events, preschool information, and more—right to your phone.
MCCAC Launches Capital Campaign to Secure a Permanent Home for the Hood River Shelter
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council today announced the launch of a capital campaign to secure a true, long-term home for the Hood River Shelter. The campaign marks a major step toward ensuring on-going, stable shelter services for community members experiencing houselessness.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - Sept. 22 - 28
This Week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is your Best Bet for Wrapping up Summer and getting into the Fall Season! There’s Plenty of Music- and by Plenty we mean Rock to Ragtime! Celebrate, Have Fun and Out There!
Downtown Stormwater Catch Basin Cleaning Sept. 28. 2026
Starting Monday September 28, 2026 and lasting through Friday October 2, 2026, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning storm water catch basins in the Downtown Area.
This Week at The Dalles Library: Sept 21, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of activities planned for Sept. 20 through 26, ranging from children’s programs and teen activities to dance classes, art, local history, and a movie at the Granada Theatre.
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.
