As we enter the usually most active wildfire months: July through September, here are some reminders to protect yourself from the dangers of wildfire smoke.

HOOD RIVER — Oregon’s Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston, will lead two special events — a morning writing workshop and an evening poetry reading — at Hood River Library on Saturday, April 4. Both are free and open to the public.

HOOD RIVER — The second Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk will launch on April 1 with a Poetry Reading and slideshow at the Hood River County Library from 6-8 p.m. The reading is free and open to the public.

HOOD RIVER — Paging all poets: The Indian Creek Poetry Walk has released a “Call for Poems,” inviting local artists to submit their work for possible inclusion in an April 2026 trailside gallery of nature-themed writing.

HOOD RIVER — On Nov. 14, Hood River Valley High School’s (HRVHS) Bowe Theater will feature “Shizue: An American Story,” presented by the Portl…