An entrepreneur with an idea for a new product may know exactly what they want to build but have no idea how to make a prototype. Another may have customers and a working business but be struggling to hire employees, buy equipment or find enough capital to expand.
The Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has announced the launch of two comprehensive, nine-month business accelerator cohorts designed specifically for local business owners, managers, and key employees: the Retail Small Business Management Program and the Restaurant Small Business Management Program.
Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) will stage Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, directed by Lowry Browning, from October 9 through October 25, 2026, in the CCA Theater at 215 Cascade Avenue in downtown Hood River. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 3rd annual Fall Family Run, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge, on Saturday, October 3, at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River.
Electricity demand across the Pacific Northwest could increase by 50% to 100% over the next two decades, driven in part by data centers and increasing electrification of transportation, buildings and industry, according to a draft regional power plan now open for public comment.
The Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation’s annual Founders Cup Golf Tournament was an outstanding success, drawing 120 golfers to Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River on September 12 for the Foundation’s largest scholarship fundraiser of the year.
Wasco County commissioners unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to put $15 million into a long-term endowment, choosing to bank a portion of the county’s extraordinary Google-era revenues for the future rather than spend the money now on infrastructure and other community projects.
Gorgeous Broadband, a new community-owned internet service provider, launched today, offering reliable, affordable broadband internet to Mid-Columbia residents over a network built and owned by QLife Network.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council today announced the launch of a capital campaign to secure a true, long-term home for the Hood River Shelter. The campaign marks a major step toward ensuring on-going, stable shelter services for community members experiencing houselessness.
This Week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is your Best Bet for Wrapping up Summer and getting into the Fall Season! There’s Plenty of Music- and by Plenty we mean Rock to Ragtime! Celebrate, Have Fun and Out There!
Starting Monday September 28, 2026 and lasting through Friday October 2, 2026, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning storm water catch basins in the Downtown Area.
The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of activities planned for Sept. 20 through 26, ranging from children’s programs and teen activities to dance classes, art, local history, and a movie at the Granada Theatre.
Firefighters built or prepared 331 miles of lines and roads while battling the Grasshopper Fire, leaving an extensive repair job as the blaze holds at 98% containment.
Local art, handmade goods, food and music will come together Sept. 20 as The Makerspace 97058 hosts its first Art Harvest celebration at its Browns Creek Road property.
Sunshine Mill opens its doors Sept. 19 for its fourth annual Harvesting Sunshine festival, featuring historic mill tours, grape stomping, music, local vendors, food and family activities.
The Grasshopper Fire damaged five Mt. Hood National Forest campgrounds and destroyed Flag Point Lookout, while firefighters saved several other recreation sites as containment reached 98%.
The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency is eyeing private development for Tony’s Lot while considering temporary uses to activate the property beside the new Federal Street Plaza.
At 25, Democrat Hank Sanders is making a generational case for House District 52, focusing on housing, data centers, health care and Oregon's rising cost of living.
At 64, Republican Scott Hege is making a case for experience in Oregon House District 52, drawing on decades in economic development and government to address housing, data centers, health care and the state's rising cost of living.
The Dalles’ water restrictions sparked questions about Google’s consumption as councilors also shifted lodging-tax administration, renewed Spectrum’s franchise and set legislative priorities.
Firefighters are working to secure the final mile of uncontained Grasshopper Fire perimeter in the steep Boulder Creek drainage as repair work expands elsewhere.
Oregon's new statewide vanpool program offers subsidies covering up to half the cost as Gorge workers face thousands of dollars in annual commuting expenses.
This Week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Going Back to School. But you’ll have to tell the Teacher You Might Be Late - There’s Just Too Many Gigs to Go To! - Four Festivals - Tygh Valley Bluegrass, Woofstock, Bridge of the Gods, and Harvesting Sunshine - are just some of the reasons You Need to Have Fun and Get Out There!
A Hood River man died after the Subaru he was driving plunged down an embankment on Highway 35; a witness who stopped at the scene was later arrested for DUII.
The Grasshopper Fire has reached 97% containment, with crews finding little residual heat and increasingly turning toward road, dozer-line and erosion repairs across the burn area.
The Dalles Public Library has a full week of activities planned Sept. 14-19, including family crafts, outdoor recreation classes, virtual author programming, children’s activities and a Hobbit-themed Saturday.
Tyson Trezona pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated theft tied to the Neon Sign Museum HVAC theft, under a deal calling for 28 months in prison and $4,919 restitution.
New curbside recycling, drop-off centers and major investments in infrastructure in Oregon are making recycling easier and more consistent across the The Dalles, Hood River and the Columbia Gorge.
An entrepreneur with an idea for a new product may know exactly what they want to build but have no idea how to make a prototype. Another may have customers and a working business but be struggling to hire employees, buy equipment or find enough capital to expand.