The largest swallow in North America, the Purple Martin, is rare here in the eastern Gorge but a noted Portland Audubon birder heard, and then spotted, a pair of Purple Martins last spring near the mouth of Chenoweth Creek. Word of the sighting resulted in a coordinated effort by local volun…
Wasco County Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized purchase the former GOBI building (401 E. Third Street) for up to $3.8M during their regular meeting Wednesday, June 7. The purchase, culmination of a 2 1/2 year county project to address current and future needs of county government, will allow both separation and consolidation of county offices services, with the downtown building ultimately serving as administration and public services for county businesses, and the Wasco County Courthouse being used as a Justice Center.
BINGEN — KeAndra Erickson is a beacon of light in Goldendale. As the Housing Department Coordinator for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), she leads a team that helps people struggling with housing insecurity and homelessness find solutions.
American Legion Evan Childs Post 87 and Elks Lodge 1868 will perform a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, at 6:00 PM. The 30-minute event will be conducted at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.
“It took just one swell idea to start this business but it took a community to get it where it is now,” said Debbie Hendrickx, developer and owner of Swell Gelato for dogs, and the 2023 Small Business Administration Nano Business of the Year winner.
HOOD RIVER — The Columbia Gorge Gleaning Project began in 2015 during a Ford Family Leadership Training Program in Hood River. This collaborative project covers five counties in the Columbia River Gorge in both Oregon and Washington: Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat, and Skamania.
After nearly four years of construction, Hood River Vineyards and Winery has reopened its doors to the public. Tucked up in the beautiful orchards of Hood River, the winery is ready to host guests in their brand new hospitality space.
Glenwood Eagles really do soar. This year, Glenwood is sending three members of the track team to the state meet in Eugene, which will take place the last weekend in May.
HOOD RIVER — Four Hood River Soaring youth members recently received aviation scholarships.
THE DALLES — On Thursday, May 18 staff members of Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Mid-Columbia Health Foundation (MCHF) gathered near Celilo Cancer Center to witness the check presentation from Nima Behboodi, general manager of Tonkin Subaru of the Gorge, to MCHF Executive Director Amanda Evans.
HOOD RIVER — For the past two years, Columbia Area Transit has been reworking their master plan for the Hood River public transportation routes. The new plan is nearing completion after community outreach and advisories, though there is still need for more feasibility studies in certain areas.
There’s good news coming from Goldendale. Dwinell Country Ales is reopening its tasting room and expanding into new products. Justin and Jocelyn Leigh originally opened their business in August 2017, but closed during the pandemic.
Columbia Gorge Community College constituents, staff and faculty will have opportunity to visit with four presidential search finalists early in June.
Local service honor those who died in active military service
The 2023 Gorge STEM Fair will take place on Saturday, June 3.
Current flood insurance rate maps for Wasco County and City of The Dalles, released in 1984, have been updated and are being made available for public comment and input, according to Ted Perkins of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which creates the maps nationwide.
THE DALLES — The Dalles Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Denny’s restaurant, 1710 West 6th Street The Dalles Tuesday, evening, May 9, according to a May 16 Facebook posting by the department.
Hood River police detectives responding to a Sunday, May 14 theft in progress at a local department store have now arrested the suspect and confiscated cash and drugs. The suspect, who fled on foot as officers arrived and was seen going into the trees and bushes on Westcliff Driver in Hood River.
May 16 Election Day results for contested elections in Wasco and Hood River counties.
WAGAP y MCCAC comparten su variedad de servicios y oportunidades de participación para el Mes de Acción Comunitaria
HOOD RIVER — Feast of Words, organized by the Library Foundation and held in the Hood River library branch on May 6, was a rousing success, said Rachael Fox, executive director, Hood River County Library.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Valley High School FFA hosts its annual plant sale on Friday, May 12 from 3:30-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 1220 Indian Creek Road, Hood River.
THE DALLES — Close to 100 Oregon and Washington high school students learned about promising local careers at the second annual College & Career Expo held on April 21 at Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles. The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, a department within the Columbia Gorge Ed…
HOOD RIVER — The new Columbia Area Transit Master Plan, which redesigns the CAT bus stops and routes for more consistency and accessibility, was the top item discussed at the April 17 Hood River County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has started selling tickets for the nonprofit’s annual playhouse raffle to support the agency’s advocacy for abused and neglected children. One lucky person will be the winner of this one-of-a-kind playhouse valued at $6,500.
THE DALLES — The Wasco County board of commissioners gave their unanimous support to policy guidelines presented by The Dalles-Wasco County Joint Ad Hoc Climate Resiliency Committee during the May 3 regular session of the commission.
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WHITE SALMON— Skyline Health Medical Clinic welcomes Pediatrician Jennifer Morrison, M.D., to its practice. She began caring for patients on April 19.
PORTLAND — Forget Wordle or spin class. The latest craze in mental and physical fitness is shape training — if you’re a harbor seal at the Oregon Zoo, that is.
HOOD RIVER — The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for nurturing and supportive people from diverse backgrounds to work with youth and young adult as foster parents.
Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire at American Village Apartments on W. 10th Street Friday afternoon. Two apartments at the west end of the apartment complex appeared to be damaged, but no injuries were reported.
THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles and the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency have reported the successful demolition and hazardous material abatement of the property located at 800 E. 2nd Street, commonly referred to as “The Dalles Soda Works” building.
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Advocates for high-speed internet service in Klickitat County are asking rural residents for help answering that question as the county partners with the State of Washington and others to secure federal funding to expand rural internet service.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) named Becky Brun as its 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
Last July, The Dalles native Jeff Stewart was embarking on a long-term goal of becoming a kidney donor when testing revealed he had cancer. Not just one kind, but two.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek visited Wasco and Hood River counties last week, where she heard from service providers, stakeholders, and city and county elected officials about top priorities, including housing and homelessness, affordable child care, and mental health and addiction services.
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River County Library Foundation will host its annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser at the Hood River Library on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Valley High School’s Community Works program didn’t exist five years ago.
HOOD RIVER — To help support the Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) Family Man rebuild in Post Canyon, seven local breweries have concocted special edition beers for the spring. The breweries plan to donate proceeds from each Family Man pint to the HRATS project.
THE DALLES — An agreement for Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) to join Adventist Health has been approved by state and regulatory bodies, clearing the way for the transaction to become official, according to an MCMC press release Friday, April 14.
Among the provisions of the approval are conditions that include Adventist Health’s investment of $100 million over ten years to ensure MCMC’s operations and maintain existing services.
Questionnaires were sent for all candidates in contested races for the May 16, 2023 Oregon District Elections in Hood River and Wasco Counties. Also, candidate-related letters submitted to Columbia Gorge News. Pages will be updated.
Mount Adams Resource Steward’s chipper truck will be available to Hood River County landowners free of charge in April and May. Contributed photo
The Minoru Yasui Legacy Project is hosting its annual student contest through May 14.
The Dalles Art Center Board has recruited Sally Johnson as interim executive director. Johnson is stepping in to advance the strategic plan recently initiated by the board and help prepare the organization for a permanent executive director, according to a press release from the board.
Johnson and members of the board will be at The Opening Gala for the Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour show on Thursday, April 6, 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the local artists in the show and to welcome the community back to The Dalles Arts Center.
On Monday, April 10, City of The Dalles Public Works will be begin work on pothole repair on W. 10th between Walnut St. and the City Limit. Phase 1 of the project will be grinding out the old pavement. Phase 2 will be patching back new asphalt. This extensive pothole repair project is expected to be completed by April 20, weather permitting.
Bookmobile craft activities in April; Cascade Locks PTO hosts Casino Night; PRIDE book club meets April 13; Bingo is back in High Prairie; Free GOrge Pass for downtown employees
Program returns with science, hiking and cuteness in the Gorge
Tune into “De Parranda con Rosario” Friday mornings on the nonprofit Radio Tierra, and you’ll hear news stories featured in that week’s Columbia Gorge News.
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HOOD RIVER — Visit Hood River has announced its Community Investment Matching Grant Program application process has opened for 2023. The program is designed to support businesses and community economic vitality in the greater Hood River area. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on A…
A gastrointestinal (GI) illness outbreak in The Dalles that causes vomiting and diarrhea has led to 100 absences at several local elementary schools, and 22 cases at a local long term care facility.
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