Meanwhile, unrelated maintenance on the old bridge will bring more closures. These begin Nov. 2 with overnight, full closures Monday through Friday from midnight to 5:30 a.m. until Nov. 13, and daytime, single-lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Nov. 6.
Port commissioners approved the conversion area as proposed by the bridge authority, which will take up the issue when it meets Oct. 29.
Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) — has been named to two workplace lists this year, both based on employee feedback. The utility ranked 13th of 33 large organizations on Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon” list, its third year in a r…
HOOD RIVER CO. — District Attorney (DA) Matthew Ellis presented to county commissioners Oct. 19 to answer a question posed by Commissioner Leti Moretti: “How many out-of-county residents are violating Oregon DUII laws in Hood River, causing a disproportionate burden on resources?”
This fall marks an exciting new chapter for Helping Hands Against Violence as we welcome Kelsey Strand as our new executive director. Strand brings a background in engineering, leadership, and community service, along with a deep love for the Hood River community, which she has called home for the past 10 years.
Spencer Hansen of The Dalles and contacted journeyman arborist for Wasco County PUD, helps to refresh the Sevenmile Christmas star Oct. 23, ahead of the holiday season. The PUD is in charge of the work.
STEVENSON — Stevenson Grange 121’s 2026 Community Resiliency program, the Fall Plant, Bulb, and Seed Swap, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., downstairs in the Stevenson Library Gallery.
THE DALLES — During a public hearing at its Oct. 13 meeting, The Dalles City Council unanimously declared that a city-owned, undevelopable parcel demonstrates zero public need, thereby initiating next steps to sell the .12-acre parcel.
HOOD RIVER — A grazing table from Native Provisions is an eye-catching, edible arrangement with a thoughtfully curated design of food sourced from local producers. Depending on the season, there’s cherries, apples and pears from long-standing Gorge orchards, cave-aged cheese from Troutlake’s…
HOOD RIVER — The city will host a tour of the police station, 211 Second St., on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
THE DALLES — A cluster of candidates vying for positions at the city, county, and state levels congregated at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center on Oct. 5, answering questions in a free, nonpartisan community forum sponsored by The Dalles Chamber of Commerce.
County clerks and election officials from across the Gorge shared voting best practices and clarified misconceptions at the Rockford Grange on Oct. 1, answering frequently asked questions from community members.
THE DALLES — The Dalles will have a new leader in January, as Mayor Rich Mays steps away from his position after eight years. Three nonpartisan candidates — Darcy Long, Tim McGlothlin, and Joe Slusher — are vying for the title.
La hostilidad, la disfunción y la mala supervisión han persistido durante años, afirman ex empleados y líderes locales
Hostility, dysfunction and poor oversight have long persisted, former employees and local leaders say
Recap of The Bridge of the God's 100th Anniversary, held Oct. 1.
Another piece of the city’s Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE) Activity Emergency Declaration puzzle has been placed.
CASCADE LOCKS — The Port of Cascade Locks opened the application window for round three of its Economic Development Grant Program Oct. 1, offering a total of up to $150,000 in funding to Cascade Locks businesses, nonprofits, and government entities working to strengthen the local economy.
CASCADE LOCKS — City council met Sept. 28, moving forward on several infrastructure projects and taking steps to prepare for Alexander Nelson, the new permanent city administrator who’s slated to begin Nov. 9.
“There are lots of brand headquarters in Hood River, but there are no other brands in the foiling space that are owned by people who live in Hood River,” said Matt Elsasser, the founder and owner of Hydrocraft Systems
The event will include live music from Cyparski and Guidera, food catered by Lake Taco, and guest speakers from TNDI’s Treatment Services programs.
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