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Nov 2, 2026 2:02

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Monday: Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 97,600 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.1 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 10 inches of snow, 2.5 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: TD, HRV runners win district titles, qualify for state meet. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. The Dalles and Hood River Valley cross country teams each won individual and team district titles Oct. 28, and the two schools will be well represented at 2026 OSAA state cross country meet. Second: Your Voice: Oct. 28, 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. The opinions expressed are “your voice,” and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in The Dalles. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:18

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday: Areas of fog before 10am. Sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Monday: Patchy fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Grasshopper (29 mi, 93,972 acres, 98 percent contained); Skid Road (45 mi, 2 acres). Air quality: A Q I 54 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, The Dalles station. Columbia River at The Dalles: 96,400 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.1 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 10 inches of snow, 2.5 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 31, 2026 2:00

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Saturday: Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 4am, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday: Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Grasshopper (29 mi, 93,972 acres, 98 percent contained); Skid Road (45 mi, 2 acres). Columbia River at The Dalles: 88,600 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.2 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 10 inches of snow, 2.5 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: 20th century Americana radiantly on display at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles. Reported by OPB. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 30, 2026 3:03

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog and a slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday: Areas of fog and a slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday Night: Areas of fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers between 11pm and 4am, then areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Grasshopper (29 mi, 93,972 acres, 98 percent contained); Skid Road (45 mi, 2 acres). Columbia River at The Dalles: 85,800 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.3 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 10 inches of snow, 2.4 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: News briefs from Oct. 28, 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) — has been named to two workplace lists this year, both based on employee feedback. Second: La Ciudad propone modificaciones a las normas de desarrollo de viviendas e invita a la comunidad a revisar la propuesta y compartir sus comentarios. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: La Ciudad de The Dalles propone modificaciones a las normas de desarrollo de viviendas para ayudar a atender las necesidades de vivienda de nuestra comunidad. Third: Portland's favorite home style gets a luxury upgrade in this $5.9M Lake Oswego listing. Reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. The Craftsman architectural style , characterized by a deep front porch with tapered columns, was introduced in Portland at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition to showcase modern living. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 2:02

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. North wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Grasshopper (29 mi, 93,972 acres, 98 percent contained); Skid (45 mi, 2 acres). Columbia River at The Dalles: 85,800 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.9 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 5 inches of snow, 2.4 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 28, 2026 2:59

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then areas of fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. West wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 78,700 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.2 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): 3 inches of snow, 1.4 inches of water in the snowpack. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Commentary: A test for the presidency. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. The opinions expressed are “your voice,” and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers. Second: Your Voice: Oct. 28, 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. The opinions expressed are “your voice,” and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers. Third: Pumpkin Patch adventures. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. A family handles a spilled wheelbarrow full of pumpkins at the Mill Creek pumpkin festival held at Sandoz Farm, south of The Dalles, on Oct. 17. Hay rides, alpacas, baby pigs, and miniature Hereford cattle enlivened the day. Also in the news. Your Voice, from Columbia Gorge News. Fountain frolic, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 27, 2026 3:16

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog and a chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. Southwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday: Areas of fog and a chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 1 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday Night: Rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 2 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 74,900 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.2 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Pumpkin Patch adventures. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. A family handles a spilled wheelbarrow full of pumpkins at the Mill Creek pumpkin festival held at Sandoz Farm, south of The Dalles, on Oct. 17. Hay rides, alpacas, baby pigs, and miniature Hereford cattle enlivened the day. Second: Your Voice. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Editor’s Note: Because Columbia Gorge News’ Nov. 4 edition will be in mailboxes after the Nov. 3 General Election, this is the last week for election letters. Any received after our Thursday deadline will be published online only. Third: Fountain frolic. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. A pup (tries to) play in a small water fountain located at the Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. Looking ahead, Columbia Gorge News will include the annual Salute to Veterans special section in our Nov. Also in the news. No Kings rally in The Dalles, from Columbia Gorge News. 20th century Americana radiantly on display at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles, from OPB. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 26, 2026 3:23

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers likely and patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers likely and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 2 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday Night: Rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 2 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 76,600 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 2.1 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: 20th century Americana radiantly on display at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles. Reported by OPB. Second: Portland's favorite home style gets a luxury upgrade in this $5.9M Lake Oswego listing. Reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. The Craftsman architectural style , characterized by a deep front porch with tapered columns, was introduced in Portland at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition to showcase modern living. Third: Nov. 5 North Wasco County School District board work session cancelled. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors scheduled Work Session on Thursday, Nov. 5 has been cancelled. Also in the news. Recordatorio – Proyecto de preservación del pavimento de la calle E 13th – del lunes 19 de octubre de 2026 al jueves 29 de octubre de 2026, from Columbia Gorge News. Northern Wasco County PUD: Notice of Possible Quorum, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 3:18

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: A chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 83,900 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 24, 2026 2:58

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of frost and patchy fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost and patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Warning. Columbia River at The Dalles: 77,400 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Portland's favorite home style gets a luxury upgrade in this $5.9M Lake Oswego listing. Reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. The Craftsman architectural style , characterized by a deep front porch with tapered columns, was introduced in Portland at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition to showcase modern living. Second: Nov. 5 North Wasco County School District board work session cancelled. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors scheduled Work Session on Thursday, Nov. 5 has been cancelled. Third: Recordatorio – Proyecto de preservación del pavimento de la calle E 13th – del lunes 19 de octubre de 2026 al jueves 29 de octubre de 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Also in the news. Northern Wasco County PUD: Notice of Possible Quorum, from Columbia Gorge News. Council to sell surplus parcel, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 23, 2026 2:38

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. West wind around 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 10 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Friday Night: Areas of frost after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West wind 0 to 8 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost before 8am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Watch; Wind Advisory. Columbia River at The Dalles: 82,200 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Nov. 5 North Wasco County School District board work session cancelled. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors scheduled Work Session on Thursday, Nov. 5 has been cancelled. Second: Recordatorio – Proyecto de preservación del pavimento de la calle E 13th – del lunes 19 de octubre de 2026 al jueves 29 de octubre de 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Third: Northern Wasco County PUD: Notice of Possible Quorum. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news, online only: The Public Meetings Law Training will begin at 8:30 a.m. No action will be taken by the NWCPUD Board of Directors during this training. Also in the news. Council to sell surplus parcel, from Columbia Gorge News. 50 years of art with Mark Nilsson, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 22, 2026 2:38

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West wind 14 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 36 miles per hour. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 9 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Friday Night: Areas of frost after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 0 to 9 miles per hour.

Right now. Weather alerts: Wind Advisory. Columbia River at The Dalles: 82,600 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Recordatorio – Proyecto de preservación del pavimento de la calle E 13th – del lunes 19 de octubre de 2026 al jueves 29 de octubre de 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News.  Second: Northern Wasco County PUD: Notice of Possible Quorum. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news, online only: The Public Meetings Law Training will begin at 8:30 a.m. No action will be taken by the NWCPUD Board of Directors during this training. Third: Council to sell surplus parcel. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. During a public hearing at its Oct. 13 meeting, The Dalles City Council unanimously declared that a city-owned, undevelopable parcel demonstrates zero public need, thereby initiating next steps to sell the .12-acre parcel. Also in the news. 50 years of art with Mark Nilsson, from Columbia Gorge News. Wasco seeks federal help for fire recovery, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in The Dalles. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 21, 2026 2:12

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 0 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 16 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 39 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 79,500 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.5 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: 50 years of art with Mark Nilsson. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. A pillar of the Gorge’s robust creative scene, Mark Nilsson has painted many canvases throughout his storied, 50-year career. Second: Wasco seeks federal help for fire recovery. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Third: No. 1 The Dalles continues to win. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. By Mike Weber Also in the news. Reminder: E 13th Street pavement preservation project through Oct. 29, from Columbia Gorge News. Northern Wasco County PUD earns two workplace recognitions for 2026, from Columbia Gorge News. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 20, 2026 2:35

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Good morning, The Dalles. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in The Dalles, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. East wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. East wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Columbia River at The Dalles: 77,900 cubic feet per second. Mosier Creek near Mosier: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Fifteenmile SNOTEL (5,970 ft, 24 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: No. 1 The Dalles continues to win. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. By Mike Weber Second: Reminder: E 13th Street pavement preservation project through Oct. 29. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 29, weather permitting, at E 13th St. between Washington St. and Union St. Third: Northern Wasco County PUD earns two workplace recognitions for 2026. Reported by Columbia Gorge News. Free news: Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) has been named to two workplace lists this year, both based on employee feedback. Also in the news. 20-year-old arrested for DUII, manslaughter after deadly head-on crash on Hwy 26, from KPTV FOX 12. In competitive Gorge-based House District, candidates tout years, dollars between them, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.