Free news: Rep. Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) had the following to say on the passage of HB 4153-A, the farm store permitting bill.
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Free news: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5-22, 2025.
THE GORGE — Good news for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires: the Secretary of Agriculture has signed off on changes the Gorge Commission made to the Management Plan for the National Scenic Area, which will make rebuilding easier.
WHITE SALMON — Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn began the Feb. 26 White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board meeting with a thank you to the community.
Free news: Dawn Rasmussen, Democratic candidate for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District, announced today, March 2, the addition of Dan Ruby as senior strategy advisor, continuing the expansion of her campaign leadership team and deepening outreach across Southern Oregon.
Bingen (23 de febrero de 2026) – Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) anunció hoy la salida de su Directora Ejecutiva, Jennifer Pauletto, tras años de liderazgo y servicio dedicados a las comunidades del Columbia River Gorge. La Mesa Directiva ha iniciado un exhaustivo proceso de selecci…
Free news: Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has announced the departure of Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto.
Free news: The Fate of The Union: Senators to co-host virtual town hall the same day as the State of the Union to answer Oregonians' questions about protecting the Constitution and resisting Donald Trump's assaults on the Bill of Rights.
Several large corporate property tax appeals in Wasco County are forcing officials to set aside millions that might otherwise flow to schools, fire districts and other local services as yet another wave of valuation disputes wind through state and court review.
Preparatory work leading to replacement of the Hood River Bridge is under way this month, as contractors conduct riverbed borings from barges anchored near the Oregon shore.
HOOD RIVER — After working on mega projects worldwide, including Chernobyl, replacing the Hood River Bridge doesn’t daunt Mike Fox.
Final hearing held as statewide debate over the operations ignites once again during Oregon’s short session.
Free news: Unofficial results updated Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. Results are slated to be updated again today at 5 p.m.
GOLDENDALE — The Klickitat County hiring freeze melted a little last week. Commissioners approved three exemptions brought forward by County Administrator Robb Van Cleave at their Feb. 3 meeting.
Free news from ODFW: Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15.
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Free news: The American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon, the statewide professional association representing private engineering firms, has awarded its State Project of the Year honor to the Port of Hood River and its structural bridge engineer of record, HDR, for their response to a June 27, 2024, emergency on the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge.
Free news: The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened public nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards.
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Free news from Rep. Dexter: On Feb. 3, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), announced her intention to visit the Dilley, Texas, detention facility to ensure the Crespo-Gonzalez family has access to medical care and due process. The family was detained while taking their sick 7-year-old to urgent care.
Free news from OSU: A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest’s mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently at lower severity.
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