The Rowena Fire of 2025 destroyed over 100 buildings, including more than 50 homes, in and around The Dalles and Rowena. Impacted residents have been spearheading the long-term recovery, and the veteran-led volunteer disaster response organization Team Rubicon has joined the effort.

In April, The Dalles crowns King Bing and Queen Ann. Most people understand the king. Bing still fills grocery shelves across America. Deep red. Firm. Sweet. Photogenic. But the queen deserves her celebration too.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is appealing to All Ages - we’re highlighting The Amazing Bubble Man with his Awesome Show - but grownups have no shortage of Music, Arts and Dance to Explore. Be a kid again, and Get Out There!

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming event focused on improving wildfire preparedness and building a more fire-resilient Hood River County.

As spring returns to the Hood River Valley and orchards and wildflowers come into bloom, the Hood River Cider Fest returns for its 11th year with a new setting and expanded offerings for 2026.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Not Foolin’ - we’re taking you on a tour of the Week’s Best Music, Art, and Comedy shows. Have Fun and Get Out There! County Line tribute to Johnny Cash at Trout Lake Hall on Friday, April 3.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is diving into March Music Madness -featuring shows from Barn Burning Jam Bands, AC/DC Cover Bands and Top Notch Broadway Vocal Groups that will jumpstart your Spring into Overdrive. Have Fun and Get Out There!

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide kicks off with The Luck of the Irish - it’s St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll have a hard time finding a venue that won’t be celebrating! If you need traditional Choral concerts or an Irish Hip-Hop Celebration, we’ve Got You Covered! The week continues with top-notch Bluegrass bands, an Elvis Tribute, The Lions Follies, and more music and stage performances to Fill a Pot of Gold!

From the tractor seat, agriculture often comes down to a very simple equation: costs on one side, returns on the other. For many farmers today, that equation is becoming harder and harder to balance.

Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now in its fifth year, the annual program supports businesses and fosters community economic vitality throughout the greater Hood River area. This year’s program will award up to $40,000 in matching funds.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is making the week so fun - Friday the 13th will feel like the Luckiest Day in the Gorge. Comedy Shows - Swing Dances - and Anniversary Celebrations - Get Out There! Did we mention the Cast of Newsies is ready to put on a show? Scroll down and get your tickets!

Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Parkdale man following an investigation into explosions heard in the Miller Road area of Parkdale. Westun Harvey was lodged at NORCOR on multiple charges related to the possession and manufacture of destructive devices.

Providence Hospice of the Gorge is offering a series of free, professionally facilitated grief support groups this year for adults coping with the death of a loved one, including a new group forming in The Dalles this spring.

Labor costs bend upward like a branch in the wind, while cherry prices whip back and forth. Farmers can only take so much strain before something snaps.

Sense of Place continues its 16th season on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake. The event will take place at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Giving A Hoot - that’s right, we’re taking a 100% Deep Dive into The Dalles Hoot Lineup! Get ready to peruse bio’s, photos and non-AI generated content on the inaugural concert festival put together by The Dalles Overground. Word on the street indicates Sold Out Shows - but there’s still plenty of music to explore! Get Out There!

The Next Door is thrilled to invite the community to join us for an unforgettable evening at Celilo Restaurant on Sunday, April 19th at 5pm. Five top local chefs will come together to create a superb five-course dinner featuring locally and sustainably sourced ingredients, paired with Analemma wine and pFriem beer generously donated in support of the evening. 

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series launching this spring. Event dates are March 18 and April 22 at The History Museum and May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.