Free news: Now's the time to start singing. We have three active a cappella choruses kicking off 2026 with new rehearsals starting now. Maybe it's time to try singing again!
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Free news: A rally and donation drive to support local families disrupted by recent ICE activities will be held in The Dalles this coming Monday, Jan. 19, in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.
Free news: About 60 people braved the cold temperatures both on land and in the water to join in the annual New Year’s Day polar plunge in Cascade Locks on Jan. 1.
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THE DALLES — The Dalles High School Senior Rafael Camacho got an early Christmas present on Dec. 15 when he learned he’d been accepted to Dartmouth, an Ivy League college, on a near full-ride.
According to the report, farmers’ markets brought $1.6 million to the local economy in 2025, with 75% of vendors owned or co-owned by women.
Another year has met its end, and with it, 12 months of cinematic excellence. Check out Columbia Gorge News reporter Sean Avery's top 10 films of 2025.
Well, here we are already in 2026. We’re all going to have to get used to saying 2026 instead of 2025.
Do you have any dreams? I mean the wide-awake dreams, the dreams of what you want to do and experience in the future.
Free news: United Church of Christ Congregational has a new minister as of Jan. 1.
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MOUNT HOOD — After a particularly slow start to the season, winter fun is officially a go on Mount Hood.
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Happy New Year! Welcome to January. Our first month features Jupiter’s closest approach for the year, and plenty of bright stars to view. Nights will be cold and mostly cloudy, but step outside when skies clear for a stunning view, even if it is a short one!
It’s the end of another year, and at the risk of sounding like a Hallmark greeting card, may this year bring you new happiness, new goals, new achievements, and many new inspirations to your life. Okay, that was a Hallmark greeting card!
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Speech and Debate team is now 56 members strong. Dec. 5-6, the team competed at the Holiday Edge Speech and Debate Tournament against Clackamas High (open/varsity) and Nelson High (novice). Hood River took 20 students, 13 competing in open, seven in novice.
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