Black in the Gorge Invites all to Celebrate Freedom at Juneteenth Festival in Hood River
Celebrate freedom with live music, food, dancing and family activities as Black in the Gorge commemorates Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery and America's continuing pursuit of liberty.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 16-22
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide your official stop for something called The World Cup - but of course we’re talking about the World Cup of Gigs - we know The Gorge is the World Leader in Weekly Gigs. Get Ready to Score some Goals! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!
Helping Hands Against Violence Expands Education Efforts While Offering Lifeline for Survivors
Helping Hands Against Violence is expanding education across the Gorge while providing shelter, advocacy and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
The Dalles man sentenced to 12½ years in prison for the death of Hood River's Stephen Hayes
Johnathan Matthews admitted he dragged and ran over Stephen Hayes while fleeing a bike theft in a stolen pickup, receiving a 150-month prison sentence.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 9-15
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is back with an amazing array of local and regional shows this week! Classic Rock Zep Cover Band Zepparella is in town, a Fab Four tribute is in Cascade Locks, and we can even tell you about a Free Jazz Concert at what must be the most Unique Venue in The Dalles! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 1 -8
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Getting Ready for Summer - The Sunset Music Series is ramping up, Ruins Tuesdays is in full swing and the Outdoor Stage at Bargeway is heating up with June Shows! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!
Thunderstorms possible in Gorge; Hail if we know, but there’s a chance
The Dalles and Hood River could see thunderstorms, gusty winds and brief heavy rain Thursday, while the highest risk for stronger storms remains farther east in Oregon and Washington.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 26 - June 1
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is putting you on High Alert for Music, Music and More Music! The Grand Dalles Music Festival is here, and Music Gigs are springing up faster than Gorge Wildflowers. Get Ready to Dance, Get Ready to Sing, and Get Out There!
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 19-25
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you all of the Best Gigs leading up to he Unofficial Start to Summer! We’re Celebrating Anniversaries, bringing you Regional Bluegrass Festivals, and all of the music to lead up to the gatherings planned on Memorial Day to honor those who died serving in the military. Get Out There!
Search and Rescue Teams Are Now Better Equipped to Save Lives
The Crag Rats, PNWSAR, and Portland Mountain Rescue have formed Search and Rescue Advance Life Support (SAR ALS) teams. This skilled group of volunteer paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and doctors provides advanced medical care in remote locations where conventional services cannot easily reach.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 12-18
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you Diversity - whether it’s the Community Celebrations of Maupin Daze or a chance to catch Authentic Irish Music - The Gorge is an Equal Opportunity List of Gigs you Need to Experience! Get Out There!
The History Museum presents Gorge Youth Speaks on May 13 at The Ruins
The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series. The final event of the three-part series will be May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 5-11
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Celebrating Mom - Mother’s Day is on Sunday - we all know that Everyday is Mother’s Day, and there’s Mom Friendly Events happening All Week - Get Out There!
Columbia Center for the Arts Presents Book of Days
Columbia Center for the Arts presents Book of Days, the award-winning play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, running May 8 through May 23.
Gorge Farmer Collective Expands Local Food Access Across the Gorge
Gorge Farmer Collective (GFC), a farmer-owned cooperative connecting Columbia River Gorge residents directly with regional farms, is expanding its service area this spring with new delivery zones and a Mt. Hood pickup location, making fresh, local food more accessible to households across the region.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 28 - May 4
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is The King of Cool. It’s All Coming Together with the Coolest Music, the Coolest Festivals, Stage Productions and Art Tours. Did we mention the Coolest Gaming Conventions? Get Your Sunglasses on and Get Out There!
Local Drug Take-Back Event This Saturday in Hood River
MED-Project is offering residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted or expired household medications at a local take-back event hosted by the Hood River Police Department.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 21 -27
This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is celebrating Cherry Festival Week! The Cherry Stomp Dance returns, and it’s gonna be Off The Charts! Get Out There!
The Surprising Connection Between Wolverines and Electric Vehicles
Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network (CGCAN) and Gorge Clean Energy Coalition are hosting a free event highlighting the connection between wolverines and electric vehicles on May 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.
Martin Family Remains Identified
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.