Dec 19

Dec 19 Bargeway merry & bright with Victor Johnson tonight; Giggin' Guide, merry... very

Art, Entertainment, Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Skamania County

Victor Johnson brings a great set list of holiday music to the Bargeway Pub tonight, Dec. 19, as the Gorge counts it down to Christmas. Find all your local merry-making in this Giggin’ Guide, chock full of film, art, music and joy.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Halloween Event Guide: Nights of Frights in the Columbia Gorge 2024

Joshuah Albert

Hood River County, Klickitat County, Positive News, Skamania County, Wasco County

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Columbia River Gorge is offering a variety of events to suit every level of thrill-seeker. From ghost walks to family-friendly festivals and adult costume parties, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what's happening in the area this spooky season:

Oct 14

Oct 14 From $5K to 5.5 Million Views: How CCCNews Revolutionized Journalism in the Gorge

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

As CCCNews approaches its five-year anniversary, we have hit 5.5 million views. That's good news for us as we deliver local, honest stories for our communities and even better news for advertisers looking to grab some eyes in the gorge. To celebrate, we offer a $300 discount for businesses wanting to push sales and increase name recognition.

Sep 18

Sep 18 WAGAP Energy Assistance phone lines open October 1

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Skamania County, Klickitat County, Home Page

Beginning October 1 at 8:00 a.m., Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin taking calls to schedule appointments for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for low-income residents in Skamania and Klickitat counties who need assistance paying their heating bills.

Sep 6

Sep 6 High temps, low humidity set off interior burning within Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake

Tom Peterson

Skamania County, Fire, Home Page

Smoke has increased from the Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake, Wash. as low humidity and high temps have spurred fire in unspent fuels within the blaze. A heat advisory for the area continues through Saturday, Sept. 7 until 9 p.m.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Longest serving WAGAP employee plans next adventure

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

Home Page, Skamania County

For nearly 25 years, Jan Pearo has been on a journey to support her community, making her the longest-running employee at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). In January 2000, Pearo began helping people in Skamania and Klickitat counties. She had recently moved to Stevenson, Washington, from Portland, Oregon.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Oregon surpasses million-acre mark in fire season only second to 2020... so far

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Klickitat County, Skamania County, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Environment

As of July 25, more than 1 million acres are estimated to have burned in Oregon as megafires at more than 100,000 acres are burning in three locations in the eastern part of the state.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Meet the Travel Trainer Who’s Changing Lives for Gorge Residents

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Positive News

Navigating public transit in the Columbia River Gorge can be daunting for many, but Sara Crook, a dedicated ‘Travel Trainer’ with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) and Columbia Area Transit, is on a mission to change that, one rider at a time.

Jun 21

Jun 21 FVR Libraries Host Teen 5-Minute Film Festival

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County, Skamania County

Attention teens! Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVLR) are having a festival of teen-created films! Submissions will be accepted June 15 - August 15, 2024. And a film premiere will be held September 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Cascade Park Community Library and online.

May 30

May 30 Walking Man's Blasquez Brews a journey to Stevenson

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Skamania County

Beginning in the cellar at Three Creeks Brewing, Blasquez’s career led to four years as Lead Brewer at Bend Brewing Co., to large-scale production during his time with Sierra Nevada Brewing. Ryan’s path ultimately returned him to the Pacific Northwest, where a stint at Double Mountain led to the opportunity to become Walking Man’s Head Brewer.

May 21

May 21 Goldendale Resident Jim Daniel Joins Washington Governor's Race

Ken Park

Home Page, The Dalles, Skamania County, Klickitat County

Jim Daniel, a 24-year resident of Goldendale, has joined the crowded primary race for Washington State Governor as a moderate Republican, vying with 27 others for a spot on the general election ballot.

Apr 17

Apr 17 SCSO Dive Team Goes "Dumpster Diving" in Little Spearfish Lake

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Skamania County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Skamania County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered a dumpster from Little Spearfish Lake near Dallesport on Sunday, April 14.

Apr 13

Apr 13 Vibrant Ways: Harmonizing Beats and Consciousness

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County, Skamania County, Positive News, Entertainment

In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge where the big river carves its path through the landscape, local musician Joe Slowik, also known as Vibrant Ways, is on a mission to transform the world one beat at a time. His music—a blend of hip-hop, lo-fi, and acoustic is not just an auditory experience; it's a movement towards love, understanding, and a higher consciousness.

Apr 12

Apr 12 Volunteering with Friends of the Gorge offers Land Stewardship, Education; Connection

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Positive News, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Home Page

Friends of the Columbia Gorge (Friends) is inviting the community to embrace the spring season with volunteer stewardship projects designed to nurture the land, your mind, and your spirit.

Mar 27

Mar 27 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Skamania County, Hood River County

“Building Connected Communities” is the 2024 theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. The focus this year is addressing social and structural factors that are essential to improving the way people live, learn, work, and play.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Radio Tierra Gets a New Frequency

Arturo Leyva

The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Positive News, Hood River County, Home Page

Radio Tierra, the non-profit Spanish radio station which has been a voice for the Latino community in the Columbia River Gorge since 2004 is getting a new frequency thanks to the installation of a new antenna.

Mar 22

Mar 22 Celestial Wonder: Lunar Halo Illuminates The Night Sky in the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County, Skamania County, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News, Weather

Residents of The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge were treated to a stunning and rare celestial phenomenon on March 21st: a lunar halo.

Mar 15

Mar 15 Gorge Roller Derby Crushes the Competition in First Bout of the Season

Cole Goodwin

Sports, The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Hood River County, Home Page, Positive News

Columbia Gorge Roller Derby All Stars and Blood-n-Gorge both won their first bout of the season on Feb. 24 raising nearly $400 for Culture Seed in the process.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Breaking News: SR-14 Closed East of Lyle, WA

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles, Skamania County

State Road 14 is closed east of Lyle due to an accident involving a logging truck.

Mar 8

Mar 8 $3m Direct Appropriation for Assisted Living Facility in Klickitat County

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Skamania County, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Washington State Department of Commerce 2023-25 Housing Trust Fund 2024 Supplemental budget includes three million dollars ($3m) in direct appropriation to Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation’s (CCHC) Assisted Living Facility in Western Klickitat County. This $3M award is intended to leverage additional federal, state, and local resources to construct the facility.

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