Overwatch Imaging, a developer of autonomous airborne imagery intelligence systems, is honored to announce a donation of $10,000 to strengthen STEM education in the Columbia River Gorge ecosystem.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is a West Coast Blizzard of Music! Major alt-rockers The Mother Hips are in the Gorge , and Bluegrass is throwing down a Triple Whammy with two community jams and a visit from Oregon New-Grassers SycoBilly’s! Oh, we’re throwing in some Soul, a bit of Swing and a Salsa Dance, too. Enjoy!

Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Michael (Josh) Rogers as its new Fire Chief. The search was initiated when Chief Leonard Damian announced his retirement after more than nine years with the City of Hood River Fire Department.

Visit Hood River announces the return of Hood River Winter PrideFest, March 13–14, marking the third year of this signature celebration honoring Hood River’s LGBTQ+ community and welcoming visitors from near and far. Rooted in the region’s winter adventure culture and creative spirit, the weekend delivers an inclusive lineup of events with welcoming experiences for all.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets into Mardi Gras, Singer-songwriters, Ski Club benefits and a Grateful Dead celebration! But that’s not all - it’s more music than you can shake a stick at - so get out there and Enjoy!

Love is in the Air - Valentine’s starts Early! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide gets all lovey-dovey this week with Valentine options for everybody! There are so many great options, we’re Making Friday the 13th Good and Feb. 14 even better!

Roll into February with the Gorge Giggin’ Guide — your go-to for live music, sports, festivals, and local events like Gorge Roller Derby’s season opener in The Dalles on Saturday, Feb. 7.

A 16-year-old Hood River juvenile has been arrested as police are now searching for 30-year-old Noel Hernandez in connection with a Hood River homicide. Authorities warn the public not to approach him and urge anyone with information to contact investigators immediately.

Mid Columbia Community Action Council is expanding services for people experiencing housing instability as demand continues to grow across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties, agency leaders said during a recent podcast interview with exec dir Leslie Naramore.

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! Live Music, A DJ Fest, Dancing, and an Art Opening this week. Check out All the Action and get more music in your life!

Gorge Grown Food Network is accepting applications for businesses to attend the Hood River Farmers Market’s regular season. The market’s regular season is open every Saturday, May through November, in downtown Hood River.

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! Who would have thought that this Wednesday is the Busiest Gig Day of the Week! Check out All the Action and get more music in your life!

A Mount Hood rescue unfolded Saturday after a climber fell into the White River Glacier, injuring one person and prompting authorities to warn that warm temperatures and unstable snow are increasing mountain hazards.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) are preparing for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, scheduled for January 28, with surveys being collected between Monday, January 26 and Friday, January 30.

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! We’re highlighting a Great Week of Music including an MLK Day celebration complete with a Community Choir! Enjoy!

A special Sense of Place event welcomes The Volcano Listening Project to the stage at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, on January 29. In two back-to-back shows, audiences will hear from an ensemble of internationally recognized musicians.

Sense of Place begins the new year with More Than A Fish: Stories of Salmon and Sovereignty in the Pacific Northwest with Dylan Hedden-Nicely. The conversation will take place at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon on January 21st. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. A livestream option is available to all ticket holders. 

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! What better way to start 2026 than supporting our own “Gorge Stars” in Dancing with the Gorge Stars - a true community effort that dazzles the crowd year after year! There’s A Lot of Music this week - enjoy!