HOOD RIVER — Two years ago, creatives from across the Gorge united with a shared vision: to establish an accessible third space — a watering hole for local artists to congregate, collaborate, and display their work. On Feb. 20, that vision materialized, as visitors flocked to the historic Big 7 building in downtown Hood River for the grand opening of artist cooperative and community center Industrial Street Studios (ISS).
HOOD RIVER — For generations, family farms in the Hood River Valley (HRV) have helped shape a unified sense of place, growing crops that define the region as an agricultural hub — world-renowned pears, apples, and cherries — while strengthening a tight-knit rural community.
HOOD RIVER — Join the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM) for a special presentation by author Martin Middlewood on Feb. 14 at 2 pm. Middlewood’s talk will focus on the history of Pearson Field and the early days of Pacific Northwest aviation.
HOOD RIVER — Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA), in partnership with Black in the Gorge (BiG), will present “Black Infinity House,” an immersive gallery exhibition featuring Black and BIPOC artists from across the Pacific Northwest.
HOOD RIVER — Cardinal Glass Industries, the world’s largest insulating glass manufacturer, has its sights set on a significant sustainability benchmark: achieving a 95% carbon capture rate in its glass production process. Cardinal Insulating Glass (IG) Hood River, one of the corporation’s 49 facilities nationwide, is following suit, applying low-emissivity, energy-efficient coatings to residential window panes.
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HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County is calling on community members for financial support. Budget cuts, waning volunteership and post-pandemic economic instability have placed a significant strain on current operations, particularly concerning storage costs.
STEVENSON — A&J Market business owners Andra and John Mobley received the “Leadership on Main” Award at the Washington State Main Street Program’s annual Excellence on Main ceremony in Tacoma last month, recognized for their long-standing commitment to communication, dedication to employees and quiet but powerful leadership.
HOOD RIVER — Modern music consumption is defined by a digital media marketplace dominated by streaming platforms. But at ADHD Music, the Columbia River Gorge’s new beacon of physical media, vinyls, CDs, cassettes and VHS tapes reign supreme.
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.
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