Nov 22

Nov 22 GET PUMPED for Entertainment this Thanksgiving; Al Hare goes Wild Turkey at Bargeway Nov.23

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

It’s a gobble-gobble throwdown as local venues stuff the holiday weekend with shows, entertainment, art and music.
Al Hare is kicking it off with a Wild Turkey Party on Wednesday at the Bargeway Pub. Keep it neat, Al. No ice.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Totally Bazaar Update: Working Hands making Black Friday Bazaar

Jim Drake

Business, Entertainment, The Dalles, Hood River County

Skip the internet. Skip the mall. Shopping, Drinking, Shopping - Only at Working Hands Brewery on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Check out our weekly roundup of upcoming holiday Bazaars

Nov 22

Nov 22 CGCC's New Dormitory filling up

Tom Peterson

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

Twenty-three-year-old Gabe Eldredge said the halls were a bit lonely when he moved into the new dormitory on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles last year. Not anymore.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Water’s Edge fitness center to close to the public; other big changes afoot for MCMC

Tom Peterson

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

The move is just one of the latest as the Hospital is making moves to cut costs while trying to maintain service.

Nov 18

Nov 18 MCEDD seeks public input on Regional Public Transit System

Cole Goodwin

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

MCEDD is now seeking public input on opportunities to create a regional transit system in the Gorge with an online public open house – open now through November 27, 2022. The online open house includes a map that includes new and expanded services and destinations. The survey gives residents the opportunity to add to or modify that map.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

Jim Drake

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

It’s that plush time of year - holidays on the horizon and great music to be had everywhere. Check out this week’s listing of great arts and entertainment throughout the Gorge. Carrell, Johnson on tap for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bargeway

Nov 17

Nov 17 Tribal members to lead Gorge Commission in 2023 following historic vote

Columbia Community Connection

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

From the Columbia River Gorge Commission:

For the first time in the history of the Columbia River Gorge Commission, a member of a federally recognized tribe will lead the organization. During the November 8, 2022, Commission meeting, Carina Miller, of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, was elected as Chair of the Commission.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Gorge jammed and jammin': C Notes start it off in TD Nov. 9

Jim Drake

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

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association presents The Four C Notes on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium in The Dalles. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Lectures, art, music, comedy and entertainment are in good supply during the next few weeks. Check it all out here.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Election Day: It's now or never; Get 'em in before 8 p.m.

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

As of Monday, Oct. 7, Wasco and Hood River counties is off around 10 percent compared to the past midterm election of 2018. But there is still time. You have until 8 p.m. to get your ballots dropped off today, Tuesday, Nov. 8. And all ballot boxes in Oregon are open until 8 p.m. regardless of weather conditions.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Lisa James plays Bargeway tonight, Nov. 4; music, entertainment & art in The Gorge

Jim Drake

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

Music, comedy, film, aerial artists, auditions - it’s all here. Check out what’s happening in arts and entertainment in The Gorge.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Ready to ski? Two ski swaps this weekend in HR

Tom Peterson

Sports, Home Page, Hood River County

With the National Weather Service calling for 9 more straight days of snow on Mount Hood, skiers are already itching for that first run. But before you go, get your equipment in order. There are two ski swaps this weekend according to our miners on Facebook and the Web. Both are in Hood River.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Rufus Mayor jailed on charges of firing gun on occupied vehicle

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County

Dowen Michael Jones, 47, of Rufus, Oregon, was lodged at the Northern Oregon Corrections (NORCOR) facility on multiple counts, including Attempted Murder, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Wasco County suit takes aim at Midterm election counting in Oregon, Nation

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

The Wasco County Elections Clerk and the Board of Commissioners have been named in a civil suit alleging that voter tabulation machines have not been properly certified and the plaintiffs have asked for an injunction, calling for a hand count in the Midterm election.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Low voter turnout thus far for Midterm election on Nov. 8

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

Wasco and Hood River counties are reporting low voter turnout for the Nov. 8 Midterm election thus far.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Jump, Jive an' Wail - Weekend Warriors start on Wednesday

Jim Drake

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

Put your hand in the Candy bowl, but don’t get a sucker- find some real entertainment in this week’s entertainment guide for the Gorge. We got venues covered up and down the Mid-Columbia - Music, Entertainment, Art, parades, comedians and some jumpers.

Oct 18

Oct 18 City of Hood River selects Rice to head public works

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Richard Rice as the City of Hood River’s new public works director.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Bark at the Moon: Halloween on full tilt in Gorge Entertainment

Jim Drake

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

Spooky stories, haunted humor, Hallo-wine, pumpkin parade - The Gorge has gone all out Jekyll and Hyde this season. Check out what’s happening here in Gorge Entertainment.

Oct 10

Oct 10 Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

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

The City of Hood River offices was closed today, October 10th, 2022 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day, a holiday honoring Indigenous communities and to commemorate their history, culture and resiliency. Keep reading to learn more about how to celebrate this important day in the Gorge.

Sep 28

Sep 28 4-day closures of TD Bridge restart Thursday, Sept. 29; Yep, that's tomorrow

Tom Peterson

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

“We need more weekend closures to complete this project, and they will resume on Thursday, September 29,” said ODOT Spokesperson Kacey Davey. Closures will begin on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. and end Monday mornings at 6 a.m., and the four-day closures could last into February of 2023.

Sep 27

Sep 27 $85k in Google funds used to better train locals for manufacturing

Tom Peterson

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

CGCC expands job training at Skills Center with the addition of CNC milling equipment through a grant funded by Google. “This equipment is part of the future of automated manufacturing -- everything from farm equipment to furniture to airplanes,” said the college’s president, Dr. Marta Cronin. “Our students can now master this technology before they enter the workforce, launching them into family-wage jobs.”

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