Dec 19

Dec 19 Bargeway merry & bright with Victor Johnson tonight; Giggin' Guide, merry... very

Art, Entertainment, Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Skamania County

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.

Dec 10

Dec 10 38-year-old struck by semi on offramp in Hood River; third pedestrian fatality in two days

Joshuah Albert

Home Page

The Oregon State Police said they received a report around 5:11 p.m. of a person running eastbound on the westbound off-ramp of I-84. Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck between travel lanes by a yellow commercial vehicle pulling a tanker trailer.

Nov 25

Nov 25 "The Wolf Next Door – A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves"

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves," featuring PhD student Lara Volski. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show runs 7-8:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Historic Mitchell Point Tunnel Dedication Event Scheduled for November 16

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and project partners are dedicating the new Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Nov 6

Nov 6 Hood River, Maupin, Antelope awarded $225k to reduce wildfire risks

Tom Peterson

Positive News

As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects.

Nov 6

Nov 6 How did College Bond pass when it failed in Wasco County?

Tom Peterson

Home Page

“Wait so Hood River County votes on taxation in Wasco County…??,” asked one person on Facebook. That’s a yes or no, depending on how you look at it.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Learn About Earthquake and Volcano Risks in the Gorge at Geology Alive Event

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Sense of Place continues its 15th anniversary season with Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in the Gorge, a presentation with geologist Dr. Richard “Dick” Iverson, Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Fill Your Pantry, a Bulk-Buying Farmers Market, Returns Sunday, November 3rd

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

The annual Fill Your Pantry Market is a chance to stock up for the winter months while also supporting local farmers and producers. The Fill Your Pantry market will be open 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 3rd at the Rockford Grange.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Community, Culture, Food: Matsutake Mushrooms! Takes the Stage October 16th

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Sense of Place is excited to kick off its 15th anniversary season with Community, Culture, Food: Matsutake Mushrooms! The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon.

Sep 25

Sep 25 Sense of Place, 15th Anniversary Season Begins October 16th

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Sense of Place is excited to announce the lineup for the 15th Annual Sense of Place Series. This season will feature a wide range of topics, from the cultural legacy of matsutake mushrooms to the history of mountain biking in Post Canyon. All events will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Whisky Creek Fire Update Sept. 20

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

The Whisky Creek Fire is in steep and rugged terrain within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The fire remains within the control lines along the southern and eastern edges. The Eagle Creek Fire scar continues to be a barrier along the western and northern edges of the fire.

Sep 17

Sep 17 Whisky Creek Daily Fire Update Sept. 17

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

The Whisky Creek Fire is in steep and rugged terrain within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The fire remains within the control lines along the southern and eastern edges. The Eagle Creek Fire scar continues to be a barrier along the western and northern edges of the fire.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update September 16

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

The Whisky Creek Fire is in steep and rugged terrain within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The fire remains within the control lines along the southern and eastern edges. The Eagle Creek Fire scar continues to be a barrier along the western and northern edges of the fire.

Sep 13

Sep 13 Whisky Creek Fire Update Sept. 13

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Hood River County

The Whisky Creek Fire is in steep and rugged terrain within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Sep 12

Sep 12 HRPD Officer's DUI Stop Results in Large Drug Seizure and Arrests

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

On September 7th, 2024 an Officer with HRPD stopped a vehicle for exceeding the posted speed limit. During the contact, the officer who has received specialized training in the arena of controlled substance impairment, observed several signs of impairment exhibited by the driver.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Adams Creek Cohousing Moves Into Hood River Community

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Adams Creek Cohousing (ACC) has officially become the first cohousing community in Hood River!! We welcome members of the media to come tour our beautiful site and interview members to help spread the word about this unique community.

Sep 5

Sep 5 Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center Graduates Mediators, to Offer 1 Day Training in Oct.

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Eleven local people completed Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center’s 40-hour Basic Mediation Training in May of 2024. This training provided students with the philosophy and skills needed to have a working knowledge of the role of an impartial mediator.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Shannon's Trivia: Hood River had a Navy?

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Minimally, what we are looking for is the official name of the vessel in the foreground. Send your answers to tom@cccnews.com by Sunday, Aug. 18 by 4:21 p.m. No messages in bottles. Those sending correct answers will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift certificate to Shannon’s Ice Cream. The winner will be announced Monday, Aug. 19.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update Aug. 1, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Moderate fire behavior was observed over the fire yesterday. A ridge of high pressure will build over the region today bringing warmer and drier temperatures to the area. Visible increased smoke production is expected. There have been no recent IR flights over the fire. The acreage size of the fire will be updated as information becomes available.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Gorge Grown Food Network Celebrates National Farmers Market Week 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Gorge Grown Food Network joins farmers and organizers across the county in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4 - 10, 2024. Gorge residents are invited to join in on the fun with numerous opportunities to shop at local farmers’ markets this week.

Welcome, friends.