It’s a typical Saturday afternoon at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

A group of Girl Scouts meets as people play chess and work at computer stations. Upstairs, in the Teen Wing, some study quietly while the roar of engines from a racing video game fill the air. One girl learns the basics of 3D printing from a library staffer — they’re struggling to keep the machine warm enough to print properly.

Slowly emerging out of a once stark gray concrete wall is a striking image of the valley fruit industry. It appeared overnight in a soft, sky …

Hood River History Museum has added two murals to their permanent collection by muralist Michelle Yamamoto.

Last month I had the pleasure of wading through the archives of the Hood River County Museum, Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc. and Yasui family photos in search of some detailed historical photographs. I was looking for gems that would help tell the story of our valley’s fruit industry and the impact it has had on creating a strong sense of community.