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.
Author and old-growth enthusiast Rand Schenck brought Gifford Pinchot’s legacy to light at the Columbia Center for the Arts on Dec. 10, guiding audience members through decades of the United States Forest Service’s polarizing history within and beyond the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
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 — 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.
THE GORGE - The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be fully closed to all traffic on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. to allow a bridge lift for marine traffic.
HOOD RIVER — After 46 days on strike, union-represented nurses at all eight Providence hospital locations voted to ratify a contract with one of Oregon's largest health care providers. Over 5,000 nurses, who were represented by the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), agreed to return to work on…
HOOD RIVER — On Feb. 17 — President’s Day — hundreds of Gorge residents made their way to downtown Hood River to protest the Trump administration and rally behind vulnerable populations. The Columbia Gorge Women’s Action Network organized the rally.
HOOD RIVER - Today, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) and Providence Medical Group announced they have reached a tentative deal for nurses and physicians to return to work at all eight hospitals - including Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.
HOOD RIVER — The Port of Hood River will permanently close the tollbooth on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge on April 1, 2025, transitioning to fully electronic tolling. The decision, made by a unanimous 4-0 vote of the Port Commission on January 21, follows a 7% decline in traf…
THE GORGE — Hundreds gathered at Westside Elementary for this year’s El Día del Inmigrante (Day of the Immigrant) community celebration Dec. 14. This international observance has been coordinated by Comunidades since 2021, and teamed up with Hood River Latino Network for this year’s event, s…
HOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District (HRCSD) Board of Directors met Dec. 11 at Pine Grove Early Intervention with a full meeting agenda. All seven board members were present.
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…
HOOD RIVER — As thousands of Christmas lights cloak fire trucks from the Wy’east Fire Department, residents lined the streets waiting for a glimpse at the decorated fire engines. Wy’east Fire Department Chief Greg Borton said the parade has become so popular with residents many put up with s…
THE GORGE — Back in October, officials announced that water supply on the Lower Snake River in southeastern Washington is sufficient to meet demand, even without reservoirs provided by the Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose and Lower Granite Dams, according to initial research.
HOOD RIVER — In November, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors awarded Congressman Earl Blumenauer the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to public media. Blumenauer is the representative for Hood River and parts of Multnomah Cou…
CASCADE LOCKS — The Cascade Locks City Council held its last regular meeting of 2024 on Dec. 9. Topics included new garbage rates and hiring a new city planner.
UNDERWOOD - Traffic officials have closed State Route 14 from milepost 56.2 to milepost 63.3 for "debris clean-up," according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MOSIER — On July 30, the Central Cascades Interagency Management Team issued a daily update on the Microwave Tower Fire and said it was 'human caused,' but that was a misprint according to officials.
CASCADE LOCKS - The Whisky Creek Fire has now burned 891 acres and remains 0% contained according to a daily update from Incident Commander Jeremy Goers. The report states that the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe it was human caused.
UPDATE July 26, noon — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) said the Microwave Tower Fire is now 53% contained and crews have taken control of the southern border.
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