A routine drive turned dangerous on Nov. 7 when a sudden tire blowout ignited a fast-moving vehicle fire on I-84, engulfing a pickup shortly after 1 p.m. east of Rufus, according to Oregon State Police.

Prints Charming Repair made its downtown debut Friday, earning cheers as fans waved the shop’s custom Beatles paddles during Britain’s Finest at the Granada.

Premium tax credits shrink in 2026, leaving many Gorge families with thousands in new health costs. Local experts warn the region may see more uninsured residents and higher uncompensated-care burdens.

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in a partnership with Wasco County Veteran Services, will launch a series of refreshed "Welcome to Wasco County" signs featuring the new byline "We Honor Veterans."

The season of giving begins with First Friday on November 7th in beautiful downtown The Dalles from 5-8 pm. We are celebrating those who serve with specials before Veterans Day including a number of activities and events throughout downtown including food and drink offerings, in store discounts and pre holiday sales.

QLife Network, a broadband service provider in Wasco County, was recognized with three awards at the 29th annual Oregon Telecommunications Connections Conference in Hood River last week.

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Hannah Mapes as they discuss the upcoming holiday season, new businesses downtown The Dalles and all the latest news.

It’s election day. And the fate of a new high school in The Dalles hangs in the balance. Voters are being asked to approve a 30-year, $140 million bond to construct a new high school on the southeast corner of the Wahtonka High School Campus. If the measure gets a majority, the new high school could open as soon as 2027. It would replace the current high school which is in its 82nd year.

Supporters of a new high school in The Dalles are hoping the time is right for a simpler bond that focuses solely on building a new campus on the district-owned fields of the Wahtonka grounds at the ballot box on Nov. 7. There are just 72 days left until election day.