Carved by hand in the 1870s, a historic doll house has returned to its original neighborhood at Old St. Peter’s Landmark, reuniting craftsmanship, memory and place.

On a quiet street in The Dalles, in a pair of century-old houses that now brim with art supplies, sunshine, and the happy chaos of young children.

Giving Trees are up at Freebridge Brewing, Wines on Second and Brick City Games, offering community members a chance to fulfill humble holiday requests from Chenowith Elementary students and families in need.

First Friday brings extended hours, pop-up vendors and big deals downtown as The Dalles shops help kick off the holiday season — giving residents an early chance to tackle Christmas shopping locally.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky's, and visitors are welcome.

With significant insurance cost hikes anticipated for 2026, One Community Health is urging residents to attend December enrollment events to review their options and keep Oregon Health Plan information updated.

Columbia Center for the Arts is filling December with theater, handmade gifts, and family activities, offering the Gorge a month of local creativity, community connection, and festive holiday traditions.

Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies but cooler temperatures, topping out in the upper 40s before dropping into the upper 20s overnight, when patchy fog may develop toward dawn, according to the National Weather Service.

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A benefit art show at The Historic St. Paul’s Chapel on Nov. 15 will feature paintings, gourds, and photography to raise funds for preserving the 1875 Union Street landmark.

From farmers markets to arts centers, schools, and food programs, volunteer opportunities across The Dalles and Mosier invite residents to give back, connect with neighbors, and strengthen the Gorge community.

The Dalles turned out Tuesday morning to honor local veterans with a short but spirited Veterans Day parade that rolled down W. 6th Street, featuring community groups, flag displays, and families bundled against the chilly weather.

Look a little closer and you will see the double eagle. Also check out what the weatherman is forecasting for the rest of the week here.

Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky's, and visitors are welcome.

Downtown The Dalles was packed with ghosts, superheroes and witches Thursday afternoon as families filled Second and Third streets for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, a Halloween tradition hosted by The Dalles Main Street.

Top Irish fiddlers hit The Dalles as Victor Johnson brings Reverie Road to Old St. Peter’s Landmark on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

Claws often come out when we all have to turn back time this weekend. It’s exceptionally difficult for our Nancy Turner who faces a feline uprising every fall. Perhaps their yowls, however, led her into this meditation and greater good.

This new column from Emily Whitfield aims to connect locals with volunteer opportunities that strengthen bonds, build purpose, and keep the Gorge thriving.

A rainbow brightened stormy skies over The Dalles on Saturday as more than three-tenths of an inch of rain refreshed local fields.