From a city-donated lot and federal grant to make construction happen in 1986, it is now a bustling community hub. Leadership at the center is exploring a second-story addition to meet growing demand.

The week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide Gets Spooky - we’re Kicking Off the Halloween Season, which is Starting Early! Don’t worry, there’s still Plenty of Music to Get You Through - but start putting a Costume together Now - you’re Gonna Need it Soon! Have Fun and Get Out There!

The vacant West Sixth Street property has new owners with a history of operating Chinese restaurants, but their plans for The Dalles site remain unconfirmed.

Out here in Eastern Oregon, we understand distance. We measure it in miles to the grocery store, hours to the nearest hospital, and sometimes days waiting for something to arrive in the mailbox.

The proposal would allow Matthew Klebes to approve cumulative change orders of up to 20% on qualifying construction contracts - hundreds of thousands of dollars in some cases - provided the increases remain within available budget authority.

A series of loud explosions and a fire that sent flames several feet into the air destroyed two recreational vehicles and a passenger vehicle early Saturday, Oct. 10, near Lyle Point, prompting a response from seven fire departments across Klickitat County.

The Dalles Public Library has a full schedule of activities Oct. 13-17, including a virtual author discussion, arts and crafts workshops, family storytimes, teen gaming and a special screening of Into the Woods at the Granada Theatre.

El Niño may bring a milder winter to the Gorge, but frozen pipes, clogged gutters and icy roads are still possible. Now’s the time to prepare.

Recovery efforts following the massive Grasshopper Fire could cost nearly $50 million on federal land alone, according to a preliminary estimate discussed Wednesday by the Wasco County Board of Commissioners, prompting county leaders to seek federal assistance while warning that the financial consequences of major wildfires are becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

Do something beautiful: at Apple Core Farm, picking flowers is just the beginning. With a little guidance, plenty of blooms and room to play, visitors discover the joy of creating gorgeous bouquets they never thought possible.

Columbia Gorge Community College generated an estimated $65.2 million in added income for the Columbia Gorge region in fiscal year 2023–24, according to a new economic-impact study by Lightcast. That contribution is equivalent to 2 percent of the region’s gross regional product and supports 830 jobs — about one out of every 43 jobs in the region.

Eric Gleason and Jacqueline Cheung will discuss the history and archaeological evidence revealing the important role of The Dalles’ early Chinese community.

Sheriff’s Office says no foul play suspected; Medical Examiner investigating cause of death

White Salmon Council member David Lindley has completed more than 30 hours of training to earn a municipal leadership certificate from the Association of Washington Cities.

Authorities recovered the body of a Hood River man Tuesday ending a five-day search after his fishing kayak was found drifting on the Columbia River.

Braver Angels intend to bring rural and urban Oregonians together in Hood River and The Dalles to talk about political differences, listen to opposing views and find common ground.

White Salmon is measuring how and where it can increase housing density while rebuilding the water infrastructure needed to support that future.

P.E.O. Chapter EJ of The Dalles is supporting four local women as they pursue their education, build their careers and cement a foundation from which to give back to others.

Bassett says her business experience and focus on affordability, agriculture and responsible technology development offer a problem-solving approach to Oregon Senate District 26.

Wasco County commissioners will press for federal recovery money while asking the Forest Service to protect water systems and accelerate forest restoration.