Fireworks will be prohibited throughout Hood River County beginning at 11:59 p.m. on June 15 this year, following the Regulated Use Closure implemented by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), which is effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 16. The Central Oregon District of ODF declared fire season on June 2nd.

As I sit here on my tractor seat, the view stretches far beyond my orchard rows. These days, the pressures on family farms stretch just as far—across state lines, trade routes, and policy halls.

Get ready to celebrate summer in Parkdale with a family-friendly community gathering. Enjoy music with your neighbors in the shade of the cherry trees. All are welcome! Show off your dance moves at the dance contest or your vocal skills at karaoke. Join a pie-eating contest with famous Parkdale Grange pies.

After more than three decades of nurturing young minds at Bright Beginnings School, longtime educator Scott Rumsey died unexpectedly on Monday, leaving a profound impact on the Hood River community and an uncertain future for the preschool he co-founded.

Hood River is gearing up to welcome the return of the third annual Hood River Pride Celebration on June 6 and 7. A testament to the community’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusivity, the collaboration between Visit Hood River, the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance, The Next Door, Inc., and the Hood River Hotel honors the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies through various inclusive and unifying activities. All are invited to join in the festivities and celebrate the region’s vibrant diversity.

Gorge Giggin Guide Goes Streamline! This abbreviated column provides a guide for some of the best events on tap for the week. Not finding what your need? Check out the CCCNews events guide calendar for the gorge-wide comprehensive listing.

Everyone can fish, clam, and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2025. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required on these days.

TechStart is proud to give Kylin Elliott the award of TechStart 2025 Girl Technology Student of the Year. Kylin is a student at Hood River Valley High School, with approximately 1,100 students, located in Hood River, Oregon.

After decades in the orchard, one thing’s clear: American agriculture isn’t failing. It’s being held back, stalled in a system built to benefit everyone but the people growing the food.

When the U.S. government slapped tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum in 2018—25% on steel and 10% on aluminum—it didn’t take long for the blowback to hit American farmers.

Curious about the ever-expanding alphabet that describes the queer community? Feel shy about asking a sensitive question? Concerned about the safety of people in your life with diverse identities? Just want to know more? This is the event for you.

 A commercial trailer fire Tuesday night, May 13, temporarily shut down traffic along Highway 97 near milepost 66, according to Oregon State Police.

Nearly 40 percent of residents in Klickitat and Skamania counties are served by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). While poverty has been on the decline since 2015, rates are still higher than the rest of the state, and gaps in income inequality are increasing.

Starting this August, residents around the Columbia River Gorge will have a unique opportunity to learn whitewater hard-shell kayaking for no cost this summer, thanks to a kayak progression program aimed at diversifying paddle sports in the region.

Join us for a conversation with Erinn Quinn & Leah Becknell as they talk with us about the switch to 988, accessing mental health services in Klickitat County and keeping your head space out of the gutter. For more information or to chat with mental health support, call 988 or visit: https://988lifeline.org/

A pair of crashes on Interstate 84 near milepost 55 Thursday morning, May 8, left no one injured but resulted in significant vehicle and guardrail damage, according to Oregon State Police.

The History Museum of Hood River County announces a new temporary exhibit, "Embrace the Wild Wind: a history of water sports in Hood River," which opens Friday, June 13. 

According to Bloomberg Law, family farm bankruptcies rose 55% in 2024, and filings are climbing fast in 2025. The first quarter alone saw 82 Chapter 12 bankruptcies, nearly double last year’s pace. Iowa leads the nation in filings, not in crop production, but in collapse.

The Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) has recognized two outstanding educators from our region with the prestigious Regional Math Educator Award, highlighting their exceptional dedication to advancing mathematics instruction and supporting educators throughout the area.

In the latest episode of the CCCNews podcast, we sit down with award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee to explore the impact of screen time on children and families. With a research focus on the mental, physical and relational tolls of over-engagement with technology, Dodgen-Magee offers both science-backed insight and compassionate guidance for parents and caregivers.