This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is all about The Music, The Music, and More Music! All of Your Favorite Venues are on the Ball with Gigs catering to Everyone! Have Fun and Get Out There!

Organizers of the Indian Creek Poetry Walk are seeking submissions from Mid-Columbia Gorge poets for the 2027 installation along the popular 4.5-mile trail in Hood River.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide highlights the Wasco County Fair, Families in the Park, an Eagles Cover Band, a Latino Festival and a lot more music to get you on the Dance Floor…….. it’s just Another Typical Week in the Gorge! Go Ahead and Get Out There!

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide starts August with Rolling Stone Tribute Bands, a two-day Waterfront Festival, Jazzy House Concerts, Singing Cowboys and Flamenco Fusion! Any Questions? We didn’t think so…….. Go Ahead and Get Out There!

A 67-year-old Portland man was arrested after Oregon State Police say he allegedly brandished a handgun at another vehicle on Interstate 84 near Hood River. Troopers located the suspect's vehicle and recovered a handgun matching a witness's description.

At their July 27 meeting, the Hood River City Council voted to refer two general obligation bond measures to voters for the November 3 general election. The decision follows several months of community engagement to refine the proposals and gauge public support for proposed investments in affordable housing and public safety.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide wraps up the last week in July and We’re Not Slowing Down! Get ready for Dancing, Open Mic and Jams, Stage Performances and Music from just about every Genre you can think of!
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No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!

A Hood River man arrested after driving through a closed Interstate 84 off-ramp says he never struck two ODOT workers, disputing a key allegation.

Summer is Here and the Time is Right for Another Gorge Giggin’ Guide! An Allman Brothers Tribute? We’ve Got That! A Host of Touring Bands and Musicians! Yup, Right Here! Need your Favorite Local Shows? You’re in the Right Place! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Blending natural beauty with creative contemplation, the Indian Creek Poetry Walk features nature-themed poems displayed along sections of the popular 4.5-mile path traversing Hood River, Oregon. The 2027 Poetry Walk will include 20 poems, on display April to September. 

Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Columbia Gorge pear growers say catastrophic returns on the 2025 crop are leaving many family farms on the brink of bankruptcy as they call for state and federal assistance.

Less than a day after approving a controversial townhouse project, Hood River leaders argued that zoning changes alone won't solve the city's housing crisis.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is getting ready for the 4th of July in Style! There’s plenty of Music leading up to the Big Community Celebrations - And Beyond! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

After more than five years as the leader of Visit Hood River, Chief Executive Officer Katie Kadlub has announced her intention to step down from tourism’s top post in Hood River County. Her departure includes her leadership roles at both Visit Hood River and the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Working for the Weekend! Believe Us, Gigs are Happening All Week, but just wait until Friday - the Calendar is listing 9 shows - we had a hard time choosing what to put in here! Don’t worry, we know you’ll have a Great Time whatever you Do! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

“It was awesome in a sense of community, but also having something like this in the Gorge is special, and I hope it begins to spread. The music was great. You can just feel the passion… — Kesomi Palaki.

Low humidity, gusty winds and an approaching heat wave are elevating wildfire danger across the Gorge, where a single spark can quickly become a fast-moving blaze.

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.