HOOD RIVER — This land is a miracle — an eternal source of life that binds us together. For Jeanne Carver, Pacific Northwest ranch wife turned sustainable, all-American retail titan, its health is at the heart of everything she practices. “The land must win,” Carver said, attributing the guiding philosophy to her late husband, Dan. “It’s our responsibility to do everything we can while we’re still here.”
HOOD RIVER — In the Columbia River Gorge, beer flows as mightily as the waters that carve it. Craft breweries define a thriving tourist economy built on leisure, recreation and community, with nearby beer havens Portland, Seattle and Bend keeping the hops growing and the alcohol pouring. You might think the industry is thriving, even expanding, as brewmasters continue to innovate with flavor and fun.
GOLDENDALE — Klickitat County took the unusual step of moving their standing Tuesday meeting to Monday, Dec. 9 in order to guarantee a quorum, with just Chair Lori Zoller and Commissioner Jake Anderson present. Commissioner Dan Christopher indicated at the Dec. 3 meeting that he had a family…
THE DALLES — The Columbia Gorge Humane Society (CGHS) is sending an urgent message to the community — their Facebook page has been hacked.
HOOD RIVER — Applications are being accepted through April 5 at 5 p.m. for Visit Hood River’s 2024 Community Investment Matching Grant Program, designed to support businesses and community economic vitality in the greater Hood River area.
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River County Heritage Council has selected Lisa Commander as the new executive director of the History Museum of Hood River County.
HOOD RIVER — Gorge Rebuild-It Center is accepting nominations for the 11th annual Tod J. LeFevre Sustainability Champion Awards, which celebrates the people and businesses who are working on innovative, creative solutions to the environmental, economic and social issues facing the Gorge.
HOOD RIVER — Local real estate brokers, staff, and owners with Windermere Columbia River Gorge Real Estate supported various charitable organizations through the Windermere Foundation in the Columbia River Gorge area during 2023.
HOOD RIVER — Columbia Center for the Arts welcomed its new executive director, Tim Harkins, on Dec. 1.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Valley High School students will participate in the annual Community Work Day event April 10.
MOUNT HOOD — Despite getting rescheduled twice due to weather conditions and initially facing a forecast of rain, guests showed up in a big way for Mt. Hood Meadows’ annual Provide to Ride event Jan. 30, which helped raise food donations and money for Hood River’s FISH Food Bank.
HOOD RIVER — Sarah Fox, creator of the “Hear in the Gorge” podcast and curator and host of the Sense of Place lecture series, recently received the Community Storytelling Fellowship, Oregon Humanities announced Feb. 8. The award is granted annually to Oregonians from communities that are underrepresented in Oregon media.
CASCADE LOCKS — After a donation and fundraising campaign, begun with a display of student art in Buddy’s Arcade, and fundraising partners purchased and donated boxes of art supplies requested for Cascade Locks Elementary School, according to a press release.
PORTLAND, OR — Oregon is taking critical steps to ensure children have access to vital nutrition during the summer months by declaring its intention to operate the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program in 2024, its first year as a permanent federal program.
HOOD RIVER — Health in the modern age does not always mean bionic surgeries and beeping machines. Instead, many people are turning to naturopathic medicine and preventative lifestyle changes rooted in wholistic health. Tucker Meager, a naturopathic doctor of 20 years, has set out to bring a new model of personal wellness to the Gorge by opening Good River on the Heights.
CASCADE LOCKS, OR — As the Bridge of the Gods reaches its ninety-eighth year in service connecting the Oregon community of Cascade Locks with Stevenson and North Bonneville in Washington, the Port of Cascade Locks is thinking about its future. Despite its age, the bridge is in good working order and not in need of a full replacement like the Hood River Bridge and the I-5 Interstate Bridge. However, as with any aging piece of infrastructure, the bridge would benefit from a few key upgrades to improve safety and resilience and extend its usable life.
HOOD RIVER — Samantha Irwin, a local entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Kaizen Consulting, has launched a 59-card “Creating a Culture Deck” providing weekly content to educate work teams, foster positive connections, reinforce individual value, spark creativity and learn about the importance of providing quality customer service experiences.
HOOD RIVER — Have you tried one of the newest food trucks in Hood River yet? Benny’s Shave Ice is nestled downtown near the movie theater next to Four and Twenty Blackbirds on Fifth and Columbia Street. Run by Benjamin Tubbs and his family, Benny’s Shave Ice opened in May after purchasing their bright blue trailer in the winter.
On Monday July 17 at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), businesses in the Gorge will be featured on ABC Network’s “The Bachelorette.” In Hood River, the Fruit Company, Mt. Hood Railroad, Mt. Hood Winery, Hope Ranch Lavender and the Skamania Lodge will be featured in the episode. Fruit Compa…
Hood River Lavender Farms was featured by TheTravel, a travel website with more than 3 million users per month, in a list of 10 of the most beautiful farms to visit.
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