MILL A — Mill A School, a K-8 located in unincorporated Skamania County, just northwest of Underwood, is completely surrounded by woods. But there’s one patch of trees that’s particularly meaningful: the Little Interpretive Forest (LIF), which serves as an on-campus outdoor classroom and natural space for students.
Sean Avery
THE GORGE — Cooped up under smoky skies, sometimes for days at a time, folks in the Pacific Northwest have grown used to the inside of their h…
Kids and families, lounging on blankets and lawn chairs, persevered under a thin layer of wildfire smoke Thursday night for the 42nd annual Families in the Park free community concert series. The shows run from 7-9 p.m. each Thursday in August, managed by the Hood River Lions Club. Food carts are available on site.
HOOD RIVER — Piloting a road-legal, solar-powered racecar they built from scratch, a flock of Eagles took Texas in July, securing a third-place trophy at the annual Solar Car Challenge. Led by founding captain Isabel Ulland, the traveling club team — dubbed the Solar Storms — included 11 students from Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS).
In March, while excavating a retaining wall downtown, construction workers stumbled upon a previously unidentified archaeological feature tied to Native American history.
HOOD RIVER — Dripping with glamor and energy, “Cabaret” etches a Berlin colored by vibrant personalities. But the city is crumbling, threatened by oppressive forces of evil and bigotry out to eradicate free existence. From Hood River production company Theatre CamilleLynne, an all-teenage production of the legendary Broadway musical will premiere at Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) on Aug. 7 and run for two weekends.
BINGEN — If there’s one thing I’ve come to expect from Big Britches Productions (BPP), resident theater company at the Bingen Theater, it’s exposure to hidden gems. If there’s another, it’s that the non-profit will handle each relatively unknown script with the utmost care, delivering quality shows time and time again across a myriad of theatrical genres.
WHITE SALMON — After stepping through its bright pink and yellow door, Marcel Good Goods treats your eyes to a bit of everything. Locally sourced paintings, artisan-made furniture, and vintage clothing fill an old car wash-turned-energetic studio space, expertly curated by owner and artist Amy Nowatzki.
THE DALLES — The city might have to diversify its transportation services if it wants to become a more welcoming destination for tourists, according to longtime resident, entrepreneur and community volunteer Corliss Marsh.