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Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules

Alex Baumhardt
Jul 9, 2026

Fruit growers in the Columbia River Gorge are seeking federal aid for a disastrous 2025 pear crop and asking state lawmakers to pause and revise recent laws mandating overtime and new housing standards for farmworkers. Lesley Tamura, a pear grower and chair of the Hood River-based industry group Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers, said members are […]

Survey shows that Gorge-wide food insecurity worsened over past decade, especially among SNAP users

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Survey shows that Gorge-wide food insecurity worsened over past decade, especially among SNAP users

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jun 20, 2026

THE GORGE — Over the past decade, those already struggling to put enough food on the table have found it more difficult to do so.

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CHS student honors Dolores Huerta at White Salmon City Council meeting, and an update on postal delivery

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Mar 26, 2026

Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual violence. If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotlin…

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Local growers press Oregon's Department of Agriculture

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Dec 11, 2025

With some close to ‘going out of business,’ panelists ask the agency for better representation and regulatory compromise

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Merkley, Dexter: Congress must protect farmworkers from hazardous wildfire smoke, extreme heat

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter media release
Updated Aug 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter (OR-03) announced Aug. 6 they introduced the Farmworker Smoke a…

The local campaign to improve Spanish-language pesticide education across Oregon

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The local campaign to improve Spanish-language pesticide education across Oregon

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Oct 7, 2025

HOOD RIVER — House Bill 3010, designed to build out Spanish-language learning opportunities for pesticide licensing and handling, sat in the W…

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Growers face uncertainty — tariffs, labor shortages and diminished federal support — as harvest approaches

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Oct 7, 2025

THE GORGE — “We’re generally just feeling like this gets harder and harder every year for a lot of reasons, and it doesn’t seem to be turning …

OSHA’s final farmworker housing rules face criticism from all sides

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OSHA’s final farmworker housing rules face criticism from all sides

By Aileen Hymas For Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 13, 2025

THE GORGE — Oregon’s Health and Safety Division (Oregon OSHA) released a comprehensive new set of health and safety guidelines for farm worker…

Gorge growers outline climate, economic challenges at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District symposium

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Gorge growers outline climate, economic challenges at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District symposium

By Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Oct 7, 2025

Columbia Gorge News incorrectly characterized Commissioner Jennifer Euwer's relationship with Diamond Fruit Growers and the farmworkers she em…

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Updated Sep 17, 2024

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Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules

Survey shows that Gorge-wide food insecurity worsened over past decade, especially among SNAP users

CHS student honors Dolores Huerta at White Salmon City Council meeting, and an update on postal delivery

Local growers press Oregon's Department of Agriculture

Merkley, Dexter: Congress must protect farmworkers from hazardous wildfire smoke, extreme heat

The local campaign to improve Spanish-language pesticide education across Oregon

Growers face uncertainty — tariffs, labor shortages and diminished federal support — as harvest approaches

OSHA’s final farmworker housing rules face criticism from all sides

Gorge growers outline climate, economic challenges at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District symposium

Your voice: Sept. 18, 2024

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