Volunteers rally to save a classic carousel ride
Volunteers restoring the Jantzen Beach Carousel at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles are transforming a hands-on restoration into a future tourism draw as the museum continues to add fascinating features.
Column: Win your peace with backyard victories during interesting times
The opposite of this concern for others is indifference. If you find yourself thinking, “Oh, that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing I can do about it,” you’ll feel worse. Don’t let yourself go down that rabbit hole. It’s time for a change.
Grace Su to Close China Gorge in HR at Corner of Skiing and Downtown
After serving Hood River and the Columbia Gorge community for nearly 50 years, Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Owner Grace Su has announced her retirement, marking the end of an era for the beloved local institution. - Grace Su
Garden Gathering series begins with Seed Starting presentation
OSU Hood River Extension Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the upcoming Garden Gathering series of monthly educational presentations. These free presentations will be held March through October 2024 and are designed to be interactive and aid in your growth as a gardener.
Can you dig it? McPherson can; He can cook a heck of a burger too
McPherson, a graduate of The Dalles High School, said he enjoyed working for Crestline Construction, as they worked on replacing a sewer line at The Dalles Inn. The Gorge is looking at another drizzly week as highs hang in the low 40s and rain has got a 20 to 30 percent chance of showing up, according to the National Weather Service.
