The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains of Kenneth Martin, Barbara Martin, and Barbie Martin following DNA analysis by Othram, Inc. of remains located in the Columbia River within the wreckage of the Martin family car. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation, having found no evidence of a crime.

Four local Sea Scouts placed in multiple events at a regional Regatta, but say the biggest wins came in confidence, teamwork and stepping outside their comfort zones.

Learn how to protect your home, lower wildfire risk and navigate insurance changes at a hands-on workshop in Maupin this April.

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, April 21, 2025, through Thursday, April 24, 2025

A loose plastic tote of Christmas decorations led to a three-vehicle crash with injuries on Interstate 84 near milepost 96 on Tuesday, April 15, according to the Oregon State Police.

The City of Hood River is proud to announce it has been awarded an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Grant from City Thread, a national non-profit organization that helps make communities safer and better connected through transportation.

Jackson lived a very successful life in White Salmon, Washington as a father, husband, and business owner of a well-established fishing business. But Jackson felt like he still had room in his life to support someone in need.

Crestline Construction Company will begin construction of the River Road Frontage Improvements project beginning April 18th through mid-late June. Intermittent one-lane road closures and flaggers with 5-10 minute delays are to be expected throughout this project.

On April 15, 2024, East Cascades Works (EC Works) launched its search for a WorkSource Benefits Navigator provider in the Columbia Gorge: Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Hood River, and Wheeler Counties and is inviting proposals from qualified entities interested in providing comprehensive Benefits Navigation services.

“I don’t even remember,” Tracy Zumwalt said of her actions after being awakened to the blaze. “I put on my slippers, grabbed my sweatpants and my purse.” She told her son Matthew “to get up, the house is on fire.”