Hood River Police Department says Cascade Ave from 20th to Rand Road is closed while officers wait for assistance. Public is asked to remain clear form the area and choose alternate travel routes

All community members are welcome to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters at a Fiesta of Health on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at NorthShore Medical Group's office in White Salmon.

In an Oregon first, District Attorney Matthew Ellis used Senate Bill 819 on Thursday, Jan 6, in Wasco County Circuit Court. He requested and received a vacation of multiple felony convictions for five locals who have atoned for their drug and or property crimes. Circuit Judge Janet Stauffer called it “one of the most important” dockets she ever had.

The Stevenson Downtown Association announced the plans to absorb the Stevenson Farmers Market beginning in 2022. Each organization’s volunteer Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of the move.

A blizzard has brought traffic to a stop in the Columbia River Gorge this morning.

Immigrants are critical to the economy, making up 13% of the Oregon workforce and contributing $2.8 billion in federal taxes and $1.3 billion in state and local taxes. And of course, immigrants are an important part of many families and communities.

Opportunity brought Ubaldo Hernández to White Salmon from Mexico City. As a young man in 1994, he came looking for a chance to improve his life. He stayed for the opportunity to improve the lives of others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.