The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has announced the 2025 Native American 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.

Local Venues keep it rollin’ this February as spring looks to descend like a mountain lion from a tree to devour the musical heart of our fleeing winter. Get yourself to the table and and sink your teeth into our local art and music scene before it thaws like an ice dream of musical notes stacked like columnar basalt that fall and roll into a hill of un-hikeable scree….ch.

Oregon State Police responded to two separate incidents on Interstate 84 in the past two days, both involving reckless driving that resulted in crashes and arrests.

Do you want to go with me? Circle one: Yes or No? It’s the love notes of entertainment tapping your love strings like an Eddie Van Halen Solo. Bargeway is bringing the honeydrip with a Valentine Date Night. This Giggin’ Guide is oozing with amor as local venues are waiting to love you to death.

Draw back your bow, dear Cupid! We’re aiming to put an arrow through Valentine’s Day! This guide is making some love. It’s The Gorge Guide that serve’s up a loving spoonful, week in and week out with all the Mid-Columbia has to offer in Local Music, Art & Happenings.

Rewards doubled to $400 for people who report certain illegal fishing offenses which lead to an arrest or citation in Oregon. Cash rewards encourage people to participate in the conservation of Oregon fish and wildlife by calling the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line if they suspect poaching. Reporting parties may remain anonymous.

Bargeway Pub lights off a flavor bomb and backs it with a bonfire of entertainment this week as the Giggin’ Guide throws gas on the coals in this epic of all things music, art, comedy and romance in the Columbia Gorge.

Expose yourself to some culture in this Giggin’ Guide as local talents keep feet tappin’ at TD’s Bargeway and HR offerings include the swing of Mother Hips and speed dating for 65 to 70 year olds. It’s all here and more with offerings all around the Mid-Columbia

Brian Brackenbury joins the Fresh Lineup at Bargeway this week as Art Show Openings, the Best in local Music and even an Audition for “9 to 5, The Musical.” is here to take out the boss. This Giggin’ Guide distilled down to an Everclear window of entertainment.

Al Hare, Jeff Minnick and a whole host of great food and NFL playoff games charge up Bargeway Pub. Giggin’ Guide is tapped and flowin’ fast with art, film, music and foam free. Fill your solo cup up here.

It’s a one-two punch with Rich and Blonde on Friday and Zac Grooms on Saturday at the Bargeway Pub and New Year’s Eve provides a huge count down in entertainment this week. Check it all out here in your Gorge-wide Giggin’ Guide.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.