THE DALLES — In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady opened the county board meeting Sept. 17 by urging residents to reject violence, and deepen partisan conversations through dialogue and exposure to diverse media.

HOOD RIVER — Hood River City Council’s meeting on Sept. 22 included a discussion of local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sightings, federally-endorsed racial profiling, and community distrust. Though neither spoke, Hood River Chief of Police Neal Holste and Hood River County …

HOOD RIVER — With President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins moving to rescind the roadless rule, more than 100 people gathered at the Rockford Grange last Monday to submit comments in opposition and celebrate a totem pole specially carved for the cause.

HOOD RIVER — “I don’t think we’re going out on a limb to say that it’s going to be a record harvest for Duckwall Fruit,” said Ed Weathers, president and sales manager of the Odell-based pear packing house.

THE GORGE — Amidst yet another summer surge in national COVID-19 activity, and with flu season fast approaching, North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) launched a new website last week that monitors the local risk of respiratory illnesses using data from the Gorge.

THE GORGE — Delegates from the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with Oregon and Washington lawmakers, as well as key transportation leaders, to secure federal funding commitments essential to start a new span late in 2027.

HOOD RIVER — Superintendent Bill Newton touched on several topics in his report to Hood River County School District’s (HRCSD) board of directors on Sept. 10.