THE DALLES — The Dalles Lions Club member David Congdon is this year’s recipient of Gorge Radio-Bicoastal Media’s annual “Wheels of Hope” car giveaway. His new ride, a 2015 Ford Focus SE, is the 11th vehicle distributed by the giveaway, which debuted in 2015.
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(The Center Square) – The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to ease regulations for car manufacturers and make cars more affordable.
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MOSIER — Situated along Mosier’s main drag, Roughcuts Rustic Furniture/Rods & Trikes boasts an impressive assemblage of scraps. But don’t get it twisted — this metal heap is no junkyard. For owner and award-winning craftsman Jim Wilson, it’s an ever-rotating treasury of functional materials used to convert motorcycles into custom, specialized trikes for riders with disabilities.
George Davy Morris Jr., “Buz,” was born on Oct. 27, 1957, to George and Eleanor Morris in White Salmon, Washington, where he lived until his d…
HOOD RIVER — Parkdale resident Rich Gleitsmann is the owner of a new Toyota Corolla. Columbia Gorge Toyota donated a new car to the Hood River County Education Foundation for the third consecutive year
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While most car shops spend their days fixing the aftermath of accidents, Lightning Auto Service spent a weekend helping first responders prepare to save lives when those crashes happen. The independent repair facility hosted a … Read more
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A report from British advisory group KPMG reveals a bullish ADAS calibration market — an industry shifting from a specialized service to a global prerequisite. The 2025 white paper, “From Niche to Necessity: The Rise … Read more
Injury crash — A jeep on Highway 30 turned in front of a Subaru and they collided. Fire and EMS responded to extract the jeep’s driver (who go…
HOOD RIVER — On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 281, near milepost 7, in Ho…
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(The Center Square) – Stallantis NV has announced a massive manufacturing investment in the U.S., specifically in four Midwestern states.
