First Friday — the second of the summer — returns to downtown Hood River on Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m., said a Visit Hood River (VHR) press release.

Reevaluating what you want to do in life is not an uncommon occurrence after a major, unexpected change happens to you. A single moment — a lo…

A fire burned around seven acres on the west end of Lyle Sunday afternoon, threatening multiple structures in the community, but thanks to fast-acting support by assets from Klickitat and Wasco counties as well as Washington Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service, firefighters were able to contain the spread to 100% by the evening.