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Over the past three years local transgender business owner, herbal healer, author, poet, and anti-racism workshop leader, Keath Silva has been deeply immersed in social justice and activism studies that have influenced his work in major ways.

Mar 31

Mar 31 The Next Door and The Gorge Pride Alliance Partner to form LGBT+ Youth Leadership Group

The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance and The Next Door are looking for 10 LGBTQIA+ youth to sit on a LGBTQIA+ youth council in Hood River and Wasco Counties.

Mar 30

Mar 30 Bring on the Pollinators!

Local conservationists in Hood River and Wasco Counties have teamed up to offer technical and financial assistance to fruit growers for pollinator habitat improvements.

Mar 25

Mar 25 OUT Dance Project Goes on Virtual Tour Across Rural Oregon

Countering the myth that all LGBTQ+ people live in the city, the OUT Dance Project is launching a virtual tour of stories and dance from rural LGBTQ+ people from across Oregon.

Mar 21

Mar 21 ENTERTAINMENT: Delicious Dining, Local Art, Excursions Auction April 8-11

Home Page, Klickitat County, Hood River County

Art, Entertainment, Positive News, Hood River County

An auction to benefit Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association opens on April 8th and runs online through April 11th. The event features almost 100 items: fine art from local artists, delicious and creative dining experiences, and fun outdoor excursions. The nonprofit presents a variety of music via concerts and stage productions in The Columbia Gorge throughout the year. Read more here.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Column: Socially Responsible Investing has Sustainable Upside

Dave & Michelina

Business, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County

From Fair Planet Advisors: Turns out what’s good for the planet and society also makes for a good investment. Evidence that business strategy focused on material Environmental, Social and Governance issues is synonymous with high-quality management teams and improved returns. Learn more about it here.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Scholarships Available - Columbia Basin Care Foundation

Tom Peterson

Business, Education, Positive News, Wasco County, Hood River County

THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Spino Joins WAGAP Team to focus on houseless youth

Tom Peterson

Mar 15

Mar 15 SDS Lumber Sale examined in short film 'Uprooted' by Joel Roth

Environment, Hood River County

Joel Roth’s film UPROOTED explores the local impacts through interviews with Rainer Hummel, retired from the Washington State DNR, David Powell, formerly an archeologist with the Yakama Nation, Bill Weiler, wildlife biologist, and artist/author Joy Markgraf. The future of over 100,000 acres of land and 350 employees is at stake.

Mar 15

Mar 15 HR Council Talks to Increase Housing Density, March 15

Susan Crowley

Home Page, Hood River County

On Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Hood River City Council will hold a Zoom public hearing on a proposal to increase the number of dwellings allowed on a single city lot to as many as four dwellings or 12 cottages.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Starting the Conversation: A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Teen Relationships

Friends of The Columbia Gorge

Education, Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

Youth need to feel comfortable with our expectations of their relationships. When we do this, we can serve as a shoulder to cry on, a voice they can relate to and maybe even an advocate for their relationships’ health. Read more to learn about how to open up the communication.

Mar 6

Mar 6 Friends of the Columbia Gorge Appeals Major Creek Canyon Logging Decisions Made by U.S. Forest Service and WDNR

Environment, Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

Decisions would allow commercial logging in most restricted area of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, in violation of Scenic Area law and Gorge Management Plan

Mar 6

Mar 6 Volunteers needed for Bingen & White Salmon Cleanup

Tom Peterson

Positive News, Hood River County

A call for volunteers, partners and sponsors is being made to support the Community Cleanup of Bingen - White Salmon, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and will be held Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, in Bingen, Washington. Sign up here.

Mar 5

Mar 5 Friends of The White Salmon River make Statement on the SDS Lumber Company Sale

Friends of The White Salmon River

Environment, Home Page, Hood River County

Friends of the White Salmon River raise serious concerns about the effect of the SDS Lumber Company sale on its employees, local businesses, and the forest. We know that the company has a responsibility to its shareholders; we hope and expect that responsibility can be met and still ensure the best possible outcome for the land, the community, the forest, and SDS.

Feb 24

Feb 24 City of Hood River seeks input on multiple projects

City of Hood River

Home Page, Hood River County

Make your voice heard. The City of Hood River is currently seeking public input on: its Transportation System Plan (TSP) Amendment, Safe Routes to School projects, and a Heights Urban Renewals streetscape plan.

Feb 10

Feb 10 Gorge Athletic Clubs' Risley to testify to senate on shutdown impacts Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.

Business, Sports, Hood River County

At 1 p.m. today Gorge Athletic Clubs Dianna Risley will testify on the impacts that COVID-related closures have had on their facilities, as well as the impact that the closures and prolonged restrictions have had on the physical and emotional health of their club members.

Feb 9

Feb 9 PNW Blizzard, Winter Storm Warning in Effect Feb 11th-13th

According to local meteorologists not one but two storms are on their way through the Columbia River Gorge this week. Expect arctic Easterly winds and snow at upper elevations.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Foundation provides $10k in grants to Stevenson Carson Teachers