Signs of Cherry Fest were popping up all over The Dalles this Friday as Saturday’s events look to be a major adventure with sunny weather and low wind to boot. Check out our Cherry Fest Survival Guide here.
A $47.5 million, 76-unit affordable housing project in west The Dalles has secured final funding and is expected to begin construction later this year on the site of the former Westgate Market.
Applications are now open for this summer’s Kayak Progression Program in the Columbia River Gorge from Diversify Whitewater. For the third year in a row, participants will learn the 101s of whitewater kayaking in a hardshell over the length of six weeks.
From ladders set against steep hillsides above the Columbia… to the days when wooden lug boxes lined the docks and trucks backed in tight… to the shift from processing to fresh, where precision became everything… and the quiet truth that even as things change, the fruit still grows here.
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In 1971, concerned community members opened The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) to provide a safe home for local teens. They could not have imagined what that small but powerful act of compassion would become.
Students and volunteers removed weeds and spread 47 bags of mulch during the 14th annual cleanup at St. Peter’s Landmark ahead of Cherry Festival.
Volunteers removed about 500 pounds of trash from The Dalles Riverfront Trail on Earth Day, clearing debris from the Discovery Center to the marina during the annual community cleanup effort.
TD’s Aaron Girdham takes a trip south of the border to help construct a church in Panama City and finds himself in a deep cultural immersion filled with color, music and sharing.
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Put on tank top.
Tie shoes.
Float like a blossom falling from a cherry tree and find your line in one of the funnest foot races in the Gorge.
Liam Kramer, 6, reaches speeds of 40 plus miles per hour during road course races featuring lots of turns, feathered braking and No-Lift (off the accelerator) corners. 50 Cubic Centimeters of engine can pack a lot of punch with the right driver. Learn all about it in this weeks CCCNew’s Podcast.
2025 is already shaping up as Northern Wasco Parks and Rec. is moving fast on the new Tree Top playground at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The ribbon cutting is set for Jan. 18
Harvest guilelines for white sturgeon have been set at: Bonneville Pool: 675 sturgeon, The Dalles Pool: 275 sturgeon. John Day Pool: 105 sturgeon. Read here for the specifics on your favorite deep fishing hole on the mid-Columbia.
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For many Oregonians, spring doesn’t just bring cherry blossoms – it brings the "Grass Seed Capital of the World" reputation to life through sneezing, itchy eyes and endless antihistamines. This spring is shaping up to be one of the longest allergy seasons. Experts say warmer temperatures and an earlier spring are extending pollen exposure across the country, including here in Oregon.
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Death Notices & Obituaries
Lester and Alta were united in marriage on July 2, 1960, beginning a beautiful journey together that spanned 65 devoted years. Their love and partnership were the foundation of a life filled with laughter, resilience, and deep family bonds. Lester was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alta, who passed just nine days before him, a testament to the deep bond they shared.
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Oregon State Police troopers made three DUII arrests April 23 in The Dalles, Hood River and Cascade Locks, including cases involving a reported overdose, high-speed driving and reported multiple collisions with the center median on I-84.
White Salmon will pursue federally funded safety upgrades at high-crash intersections and along Jewett Boulevard, targeting stop-controlled intersections and lighting improvements outlined in the city’s 2025 safety plan.
Legal Notices
The City of Mosier, Oregon, is soliciting proposals from firms and individuals to provide land use planning services as contract City Planner. The RFP is due May 8, 2026.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of North Central Public Health District will be held to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The meeting will be held at North Central Public Health District at 419 E 7th St, The Dalles, OR, on April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Notice is hereby given that Denyc Nicole Boles has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the address below within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.
Dated and first published: August 7, 2025.
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mid-Columbia Center for Living to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting will be held at 1060 Webber St, The Dalles, OR Rm. 107 and via Microsoft Teams at: https://bit.ly/MCCFL-Budget. The meeting will take place June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Read the entire legal notice here.
Notice is hereby given that Wasco County intends to sell the listed properties through public sale via sealed bid on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 by 4:00 pm, 2025, pursuant to an Order of the Board of Commissioner's for Wasco County, Oregon made and entered on May 7, 2025. All property will be sold AS IS, without warranty as to title, value, zoning, suitability for any purpose, environmental condition, wetland designation, easements, or any other condition and will be conveyed by quitclaim deed.
Separate statements of qualification for aviation planning services for the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (Airport) located at 45 Airport Way in Dallesport, WA 98617 will be received by City Clerk Amie Ell until 2:15 p.m. Pacific Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, via email only to: thedallesbids@ci.the-dalles.or.us. The Airport is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide aviation planning services for the Airport.
Public Notice published March 10, 2025: Bradford Island National Priorities List Site Cascade Locks, Oregon Upland Operable Unit Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis Report Public Comment Period
In the Matter of the Estate of Epifanio Ruvalcaba Fernandez, Deceased. For the County of Hood River.
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS.
Notice is hereby given that Luna Corin Fernandez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in care or her attorney, Julie L. Cline at the address listed below within four months after the date of first publication oft his notice, or the claims may be barred.
The Port of Skamania is now accepting requests for proposals (RFP) for the Beacon Rock Golf Course which is now available for lease. For more information visit PortofSkamania.org
Superior Court of Washington
County of Walla Walla Juvenile Court
Dependency of: SKYLER LEE KLUG, DOB: 01/05/2012
No: 23-7-00112-36
Notice and Summons by Publication
(Dependency) (SMPB)
To: Kayla Klug
The City of The Dalles invites you to submit a proposal for personal services connected with The Dalles Downtown Tree Project.
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The Dalles City Council will consider a $146,804 increase tied to downtown construction, approve elevator upgrades and discuss a new nonprofit funding program at its Monday evening meeting.