Apr 4

Apr 4 Honey Buns Café in Maupin Connects Coffee with Community

For Madeline Rhoades, a neighborhood café is not just about selling coffee and pastries— it’s about contributing to community, and connection, and making the kinds of sweet memories that last a lifetime.

Mar 30

Mar 30 Maupin: Meet Melissa Napoli; Connecting 'Compassion with Compliance'

Donna Henderson

Business, Environment, Home Page, Wasco County

The City of Maupin’s recent hire of Melissa Napoli as a community liaison was done in hopes to build relationships and increase the beauty of one of Oregon’s greatest outdoor gateways. Our Nancy Henderson recently sat down with Melissa to learn more about her and how she is offering olive branches while working to put a good face on the community that welcomes tens of thousands of visitors a summer.

Feb 20

Feb 20 Know a great Teacher? Nominate them for Oregon Teacher of the Year, today

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

We’ve all had them - that teacher that made us work harder, think deeper and push for something more than we thought we could achieve. That person not only taught us numbers but character, respect and understanding that the system can be changed from within by embracing the rebelliousness of our ideas and applying them with a thoughtful and strategic approach. Honor Them. Name Them. Nominate Them.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Thieves break into Rainbow Tavern in Maupin; Safe taken

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

A break-in was reported at 10:32 a.m. on Thursday morning after it was discovered, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s log.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Marsh Band at TD Civic tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off week of music & entertainment

Jim Drake

Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Columns, History, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Marsh Band at The Dalles Civic Auditorium tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off a week of great music at local venues around the Gorge. Check out what’s happenin’ here in arts, entertainment, and untypically good times.

Aug 2

Aug 2 MILLER ROAD FIRE: Wildfire near Maupin and Tygh Valley UPDATED

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Wasco County

MILLER FRE now renamed to ignited August 2nd east of Maupin and Tygh Valley. With heavy wind and dry fuels, has increased in size dramatically to more than 10,000 acres, This story continues to be updated as information is available.

Jun 23

Jun 23 Maupin welcomes Hunter Noack for outdoor classical concert on June 30th

Columbia Community Connection

Entertainment, Art, Positive News, Wasco County

We bring a 9-foot Steinway grand piano on a flatbed trailer to National Parks, urban greenspaces, working ranches, farms, and historical sites for classical music concerts that connect people with each landscape.

May 31

May 31 Maupin Madness Motorcycle ride set for June 11; sign up now

Tom Peterson

Entertainment, Positive News, Wasco County

A gravel route was added this year, leaving riders to choose between four unique and scenic rides. Join us for a fun day of riding - topped off with poker, a whiskey tasting, raffle & silent auction!

May 31

May 31 Wasco County Library Newsletter/ Summer Reading program

Tom Peterson

Art, Education, Entertainment, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

Find out what is happening at the libraries in Wasco County with this newsletter, which is packed full of events and activities.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Maupin, River Guides Featured in New TV Series; Looks like a wild ride

Columbia Community Connection

Entertainment, Home Page, Wasco County

The City of Maupin and more specifically several rafting guides from competing rafting companies will be featured in a new series on Discovery Plus, slated to air on Wednesday, March 30. And it looks raucous from the trailer. Check it out here.

Jan 12

Jan 12 COVID pushes hospitals to capacity; Canyon Rim in Maupin endures outbreak

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

Hospitalization rates are rapidly climbing in Oregon and in the Gorge as COVID cases spike. Now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t -- and get your booster dose if you haven’t. Case in point, Canyon Rim Assisted Living in Maupin had been COVID free until an outbreak last week.

Oct 6

Oct 6 Fall Harvest Festival set near Maupin on Sat., Oct. 9

Tom Peterson

Entertainment, Positive News

It turns out that the climate near Maupin is perfect for pumpkins and Farmer Bob Kruger has some of the largest, most perfect, pumpkins he's ever grown. He’s also got a little harvest fest going this weekend. Read here to check out the lineup of musicians.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Maupin Opening a New World Class Athletics Complex, 'The DRAC'

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Positive News, Sports, Wasco County, Home Page

We’re about to have a world-class athletic complex near us. That’s unheard of for a place like the Columbia Gorge. The Maupin Deschutes River Athletic Complex is being built right now. World-class athletes like Usain Bolt could go and set records at that track.

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