THE DALLES — A study on the economic impact of Oregon’s community colleges found that Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) supported 645 jobs in the region in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, adding about $45 million to the local economy. In fact, the contribution the college provided on its ow…
THE DALLES — Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced Oct. 20 that 41-year-old Aselmo Arzeta received a 17-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, one count of Sodomy in the First Degree, and one count of Sexua…
HOOD RIVER — Bjarne Salén is a name synonymous with mountain adventure. The Swedish cinematographer found his way to Hood River in 2019 after hearing from friends about the endless amount of biking, running and whitewater kayaking accessible from town. Since moving to the Gorge, he’s been ab…
HOOD RIVER — Though Hood River is a relatively small county in Oregon — as of 2022, the population was 23,888 people — crime and caseloads have increased each year for the district attorney’s office. In her quarterly report to Hood River County Commissioners, District Attorney Carrie Rasmuss…
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Board of Commissioners heard regional transit plan updates at their September meeting. Kathy Fitzpatrick, mobility manager at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), and Amy Schlappi, executive director at Columbia Area Transit (CAT), gave reports about th…
HOOD RIVER — City of Hood River leaders want a better understanding of the city’s financial picture and how to fund capital projects.
KLICKITAT & SKAMANIA CO. — Pierce County Judge Michael Schwartz ruled in favor of 28 Washington State counties, including Klickitat and Skamania, in a suit brought forth by the counties and the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) against Washington Department of Social and He…
THE DALLES — Oregon House District 52 Rep. Jeff Helfrich, who was recently appointed Republican leader, attended the regular The Dalles city council meeting on Oct. 9, where he gave a legislative report.
THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles water service line survey has been mailed out to every water customer in the city’s service area.
Three big, first-half plays staked Hillsboro to a 21-0 lead Oct. 26 and the Spartans went on to beat Hood River Valley 21-7 in a Northwest Oregon Conference football game at Hare Field.
THE DALLES — A study on the economic impact of Oregon’s community colleges found that Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) supported 645 jo…
HOOD RIVER — Bjarne Salén is a name synonymous with mountain adventure. The Swedish cinematographer found his way to Hood River in 2019 after …
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Board of Commissioners heard regional transit plan updates at their September meeting. Kathy Fitzpatrick, mobility man…
HOOD RIVER — Hood River County Commissioners have selected Allison Williams as the next county administrator. Four candidates were hosted for …
THE DALLES — On the morning of Oct. 13, the day after its official grand opening, The Dalles' newest transitional housing facility The Annex w…
HOOD RIVER — City of Hood River leaders want a better understanding of the city’s financial picture and how to fund capital projects.
How might it feel to be a broomstick?
Trapped in a dusty closet or constantly swept carelessly around, only for dirt and dust to get caught in your bristles… Well, that’s what Hood River New School’s students worked on over the last couple of weeks.
Over one week, our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders wrote pieces of Flash Fiction in which our prompt was to write from the perspective of an inanimate object.
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