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Last week’s image showed fireworks being set off on the Hood River Bridge, mid-1900s. Photo reprinted courtesy Hood River History Museum.

Now for something slightly more mysterious...

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State fire officials are urging Oregonians to exercise caution with fireworks ahead of a hot, dry Fourth of July weekend, but they’re not issuing new statewide restrictions on their sale or use to prevent wildfires. Late last week, the National Weather Service had issued red flag warnings in parts of eight Western states, including California […]

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Free news: This July 4 holds a special place in history as the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Columbia Gorge News marks the occasion with the following listing of area celebrations.Â