Oregon Lions to meet in The Dalles — Lions from across Eastern Oregon will gather April 10–11 at the historic Granada Theatre for the Oregon Lions District 36G Convention, themed “Stronger Together: Building Our Clubs, One Member at a Time.” The two-day event will bring together Lions eaders…
NORCOR — once again, no locals went into or out of the jail on March 23-24.
Gorge Commission Economic Vitality Committee, March 4 — Not enough members came to the Gorge Commission’s Economic Vitality committee meeting for a voting quorum, but they had a robust discussion about Skamania County’s economic challenges and how much the Gorge Commission or U.S. Forest Ser…
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Portland-area residents on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center (310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland). The free co…
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Soroptimist club is selling colorful flower baskets to raise money for scholarships that help local women continue their education at college or vocational programs.
Superintendent Bill Newton and the Hood River County School District (HRCSD) Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Ramirez as the new principal of Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS), effective July 1, 2026.
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.
Free news: Washington State election results; Fish Passage and Forest Roads talk; Street closures in The Dalles; Another street closure for The Dalles
White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District update — White Salmon’s pool project reached its fall fundraising goal; the board will soon meet with legislators to lobby for the final funding that they need from the state. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. After years, it’s “al…
Free news: Respite Care Open House Wednesday in The Dalles; Teacher of the Year nominations open
Stevenson City Council, Dec. 18 — Council passed four contracts for law enforcement services (sheriff, prosecutor, probation and court). Members debated cutbacks to key services like code enforcement, animal control, and mental health services. Former council member Chuck Oatfield urged more…
Free news: Hood River Planning Commissioners has denied Line 29 Architecture’s application for a 135-room Marriott hotel on the former Hood River News site in a 3-2 vote.
THE DALLES — The Dalles Lions Club member David Congdon is this year’s recipient of Gorge Radio-Bicoastal Media’s annual “Wheels of Hope” car giveaway. His new ride, a 2015 Ford Focus SE, is the 11th vehicle distributed by the giveaway, which debuted in 2015.
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THE GORGE — Hood River experienced high levels of precipitation, similar to levels seen in Portland, with around 2.47 inches in 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) at the time of this publication. The rain has caused flooding on Frankton Road, especially around Alpine V…
Free news: Free sand and sandbags now available at Hood River County Fairgrounds and Hood River County Public Works in preparation for possible flooding.
Free news: The majority of patients impacted by the closure have been contacted and rescheduled. Patients in need of immediate medical care should visit their nearest emergency room.
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THE GORGE — The snow has begun and is wet and slushy, making the roads slick and dangerous to drive on. There have been many car accidents today due to the weather conditions. A wind advisory is in effect in White Salmon and The Dalles until Dec. 19, and a flood watch, increasing to a warnin…
Wasco County Sheriff’s office organized a food drive; end-of-year giving campaign for WAGAP. Free to read.
Free briefs: Bridges to Health, Books for Kids, Share the Warmth
FREE BRIEFS: Construction notice from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway; Holiday donations for YES; UCD offers winter workshops
FREE: Meeting briefs from Uplift Local: White Salmon Tree Board, Oct. 9, Skamania County Planning Commission, Oct. 7, and Skamania County Board of Commissioners, Oct. 7
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