Nov 22

Nov 22 Get or renew your Hood River County ID before December 31st

Do you live in Hood River County and need a photo identification? If so time is running out to get or renew your Hood River County (HRC) Community ID card by December 31st. The program ends at the end of this year. The card is valid for two years.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Gorge Youth hold Climate Change Vigils

Tom Peterson

Environment, Hood River County, Home Page

The group has been holding vigils in front of the salmon fountain in downtown Hood River on Fridays from 4:30-5:00 for the past seven weeks and is part of a growing climate justice organization called, “Fridays for the Future,” as the long-term sustainability of the planet is becoming more and more uncertain.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Gorge Students take top honors at Robotics Competition in Dufur

Tom Peterson

Education, Hood River County, Positive News

Dufur, OR – Gorge robotics students from The Dalles, Dufur and Hood River competed at the Dufur Hat Tip to Service VEX Robotics Tournament that took place on November 13. They did not disappoint.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Fundraising begun for new market and food hub in HR

Tom Peterson

Business, Hood River County

A gofundme site for a Columbia Gorge Community Market and Food Hub in the former Hood River News Building at 419 State Street was posted on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Realtor Brian Lauterbach who represents the owners of the building, The Denny Smith Family, said negotiations to lease the building are underway.

Nov 10

Nov 10 A closer look at the meaning of “wellbeing”: what role can cash assistance play?

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page, Wasco County

Now is the time for more cities and states to extend and expand cash support programs. We can’t deny that economics is a part of well-being. If we want to achieve a Culture of Health and promote wellbeing for all, financial support needs to be part of the equation.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Your Gorge Guide to Halloween 2021

Jim Drake

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

Columbia Community Connection is Thrilled to present the 2021 Halloween Event Roundup! Think of it as a One Stop Trick or Treat for All Things Halloween, whether you’re a Ghost, Ghoul, or Goblin.

Oct 21
Oct 21 Hood River Shelter Services Gets A New Location

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles

Hood River Shelter Services’ Warming Shelter is getting a new location.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Take a Deep Dive Inside CGCC's new Dorms

Ryan Lawrence

Education, Home Page, Hood River County

If you have not had the chance to check out the new dormitory at The Dalles Columbia Gorge Community College, you should. It’s pretty cool.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Stevenson Emergency Shelter looking pretty after Insitu flyby

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Positive News, Hood River County

The Stevenson Emergency Shelter got a facelift recently thanks to the volunteer team from Insitu, which joined forces to clean the grounds and help make the play area safer for children.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Post Canyon Parking Fees coming soon? HR County to consider ordinance Oct. 18

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

Annual or daily parking permits would be purchased for $30 or $5 respectively, valid at all county Fee Parking Zones between dawn and dusk. Fee Parking Zones would be added to properties in county forestlands near popular recreation areas including Post Flats, Seven Streams, Family Man, Binns Hill, Kingsley Reservoir and Pinemont.

Oct 6

Oct 6 Mithcell Point Tunnel blasting to begin Oct. 12, expect delays on I-84

Columbia Community Connection

Environment, Home Page, Hood River County

Blasting has been delayed for the construction of the MItchell Point Tunnel until Oct. 12. The project to reconstruct the historic tunnel is part of the overall plan to reconnect The Dalles and Troutdale via the 73-mile Historic Columbia River Highway.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Beaverton Administrator to take helm at City of Hood River

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

After an extensive search process, the Hood River City Council announced that Abigail Elder will be Hood River’s next city manager beginning November 1. Elder was most recently Director of Community Services and Engagement for the City of Beaverton.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Get There Challenge Invites Commuters to Explore Transportation Options; Win Prizes

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page, Hood River County

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the ninth annual Get There Challenge will take place from Oct. 4 through Oct. 17, participants will have the opportunity to win weekly and grand prize drawings.

Oct 1

Oct 1 White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Golf Tournament draws 72 players

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News, Hood River County, Home Page, Sports

As this event had to be postponed last year due to the pandemic, this year's event drew 72 players and 18 teams all excited to hit the course. It was easily the most players in the last ten years. Read more to find out who won.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Civil Air Patrol wins Quality Cadet Unit Award

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Klickitat County, Positive News

Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Lyle, Goldendale and Hood River receive awards. Cadets who demonstrated leadership during the past year of quarantine by attending meetings regularly, teaching lessons on aerospace, leading leadership activities were honored.

Sep 22

Sep 22 HR Cemetery Tales features first black family, Jose's Taco House, Japanese American

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Hood River County, Positive News

This popular annual theatrical performance about influential members of our community from the past has been created on video. Typically a live performance, Cemetery Tales 2021 is a professional video production available for online viewing October 1-3.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Gorge Artists are Opening their Doors for the 2021 Gorge Artist Open Studios Tour

Cole Goodwin

Art, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles, Positive News

Artists will open their studios to the community to view their displayed artworks over the weekend to build community, promote artistry and spread inspiration.

Sep 16

Sep 16 White Salmon Emergency Order Cancelled - cease water use, do not flush toilets

Tom Peterson

Hood River County, Home Page

The City of White Salmon is experiencing a wastewater emergency. All property owners within the following area are asked to not use any water and to not flush any toilets at this time until further notice.

Sep 9

Sep 9 Housing Corp to purchase Rhine Village in White Salmon for affordable housing

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Business, Positive News

Scott Clements, President of Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation, said, “with the apartment homes at risk of converting to market, we’re excited to acquire the property from the current owners, and bring resources to the table to address the much needed physical improvements.”

Sep 9

Sep 9 This Week in Gorge Entertainment - Sept. 9

Jim Drake

Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Dan Boller, Jose Maya, Trent Rose, John Donvan and a little Shakespeare to boot.

Welcome, friends.