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STEVENSON — A couple of hundred people gathered in Stevenson to workshop democracy, hear speeches, and learn from an old U.S. Army manual on “fascism” at a conference led by three university experts last month.
Free news from Uplift Local: Stevenson’s new mayor, Jenny Taylor, abruptly terminated the person in charge of day-to-day city operations and City Council Member Pat Rice announced his resignation.
THE DALLES — “Some of the best rewards are when people come in, having never shopped here before, and they can’t totally believe that the items are free,” said Lynn O’Brien, a lead volunteer at Bountiful Blessings Giving Closet — a new thrift store in The Dalles where everything from shoes to craft supplies to craft supplies is, indeed, free.
HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County, in partnership with RGE Travels is hosting an Alaskan cruise, July 17-27.
News from Skamania, Mosier, Stevenson, White Salmon, and the Wy'east rural fire district.
THE GORGE — OSU Hood River County Extension and the Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the Garden Gathering series of monthly educational workshops.
Our third month of the year brings us a total Lunar Eclipse, the vernal equinox, and a nice pairing of the Moon and Jupiter. Hopefully the clouds will part at the right time for viewing some of these events.
This is the first in a series of informational press releases from Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC). Recently, we have noticed misinformation circulating in the community. It is our goal to share accurate, up-to-date information about MCCAC and the services we offer to our commu…
Free news: Duresky will conduct the first town hall from 3:30-5 p.m. at Ayutlense Mexican Restaurant in Bingen, 120 E. Stueben St. He will stage the second town hall from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St.
Free news: In the early afternoon on Feb. 13, Klickitat County deputies were called to the area of MP1 on Naught Road near Bickleton.
Free news: The City of White Salmon will begin the Transmission Main Replacement / Phase IIA Project in March. Residents and travelers are invited to drop in to learn about the project schedule, construction staging, traffic control, and what property owners and travelers can expect during construction.
Este es el primero de una serie de comunicados informativos de Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC). Recientemente, hemos notado que está circulando información incorrecta en la comunidad. Nuestro objetivo es compartir información precisa y actualizada sobre MCCAC y los servicios qu…
THE GORGE — OSU Hood River County Extension and the Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the Garden Gathering series of monthly educational workshops. These free and informative presentations are held each month through October and are designed to …
Free news: Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Michael (Josh) Rogers as its new fire chief.
Free news: The Fate of The Union: Senators to co-host virtual town hall the same day as the State of the Union to answer Oregonians' questions about protecting the Constitution and resisting Donald Trump's assaults on the Bill of Rights.
Free news: Come learn from OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens at the Central Gorge Master Gardener's Community Class, "Managing to Keep Trees Healthy," on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church.
Free news: Washington State election results; Fish Passage and Forest Roads talk; Street closures in The Dalles; Another street closure for The Dalles
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THE DALLES — A log truck striking two vehicles Feb. 16 sent two police troopers and a civilian driver to the hospital, leaving a police dog shaken but unhurt.
Free news: “Free Speech and the Press” is the topic of a community-wide forum on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Rockford Grange beginning at 6:30 p.m. Childcare and youth activities will be provided.
What’s Happening is a listing of nonprofit and community events with nominal fees. As a free service of Columbia Gorge, News, items may be edited for length. Notices run as space allows. Send to trishaw@gorgenews.com.
Free news: Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) has announced that it will cease operations and formally dissolve effective Dec. 31. The decision was approved by the MAI board of directors following extensive reflection and an emergency session held on Jan. 28.
Free news: From crisis stabilization to homeownership opportunities, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (MCHA) and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC) offer a full spectrum of services supporting Gorge families.
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Free news: The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington recently opened online applications for its 2026 scholarship cycle.
Free news: The funding will enable the development of more than 40 additional permanently affordable homes for purchase on sites including Avalon Drive in Hood River. BRCLT thanks Senators Merkley and Wyden for their support of this funding to help address the severe challenges of affordable housing in the Gorge.
Free news: Cherry Blossom Respite has launched its dementia-specific respite care program, made possible through a grant from the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI).
Free news: First Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, along with Court Street, Washington Street, Federal Street and Laughlin Street from the alley north to First Street. This closure will be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Feb. 16 until June 11, 2027.
Free news: Unofficial results updated Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. Results are slated to be updated again today at 5 p.m.
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board of Trustees decision to strike the word “equity” from their work plan is another example of a current trend: Boards seeking an outright ban of the word.
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Free slideshow: Hood River Polar Plunge raises more than $30,000 for local Special Olympics athletes
Free news and slideshow: he third annual Hood River Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Feb. 7 at the Hood River Waterfront, drew a crowd of brave participants and supporters to the banks of the Columbia River for the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Free news from ODFW: Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15.
Free news: Thanks to more than 100 individual donations and grants, Books for Kids Columbia Gorge (B4KCG) is providing book awards totaling $29,245 to 20 schools and programs serving children and youth at 28 different locations in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania counties.
What’s Happening is a listing of nonprofit and community events with nominal fees. As a free service of Columbia Gorge, News, items may be edited for length. Notices run as space allows. Send to trishaw@gorgenews.com. Full listing always online at columbiagorgenews.com.
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FREE NEWS: This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.
Free news from the Office of Maxine Dexter: Today, Feb. 6, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) was blocked from conducting oversight at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, despite providing sufficient notice.
Free news: The American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon, the statewide professional association representing private engineering firms, has awarded its State Project of the Year honor to the Port of Hood River and its structural bridge engineer of record, HDR, for their response to a June 27, 2024, emergency on the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge.
Free news: The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened public nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards.
Free news: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) is seeking interested candidates involved with the Food and Beverage Industry within our five-county region for an opening on the MCEDD Board of Directors.
FREE NEWS: This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.
Free news from Rep. Dexter: On Feb. 3, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), announced her intention to visit the Dilley, Texas, detention facility to ensure the Crespo-Gonzalez family has access to medical care and due process. The family was detained while taking their sick 7-year-old to urgent care.
Free news from OSU: A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest’s mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently at lower severity.
Free news from Congressman Cliff Bentz: This legislation includes funding for the Department of Defense (DOD); Financial Services and General Government (FSGG); the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; National Security; the Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP); and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD).
About 100 people join a rally on Jan. 19 in solidarity with Minnesota, where Renee Good was killed.
Hood River photographer Stephen Datnoff captured an early morning catch by a bald eagle. The eagle is seen baking left and returning close to the shore, where Datnoff was standing. He said that between Christmas and March 1, around 159 eagles can be seen in the Gorge. This year he’s seeing f…
QLife, transit, libraries, health boards, NORCOR, White Salmon planning and tree board decisions.
Free commentary: I am pleased to have been made aware that the White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) actively engaged in planning for a much-needed capital improvements and re-structuring plan for the future.
Immigration — it’s not an abstract topic or distant debate. It’s about people. It’s about families, hopes sacrifices, and the belief that tomorrow can be better than today. I care deeply about this subject because at it’s heart, immigration asks a simple and powerful question: how do we trea…
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