Search and Rescue Teams Are Now Better Equipped to Save Lives
The Crag Rats, PNWSAR, and Portland Mountain Rescue have formed Search and Rescue Advance Life Support (SAR ALS) teams. This skilled group of volunteer paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and doctors provides advanced medical care in remote locations where conventional services cannot easily reach.
Campfire Restrictions Take Effect Early on Central Oregon BLM Lands
Early-season fire restrictions are now in place on portions of Central Oregon rivers and recreation areas as dry conditions raise wildfire concerns heading into summer.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 12-18
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is bringing you Diversity - whether it’s the Community Celebrations of Maupin Daze or a chance to catch Authentic Irish Music - The Gorge is an Equal Opportunity List of Gigs you Need to Experience! Get Out There!
Pedestrian Killed in Highway 97 Crash near Shaniko; OSP Seeks Witnesses
On Tuesday, May 5, 10:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 61.5 in Wasco County.
The History Museum presents Gorge Youth Speaks on May 13 at The Ruins
The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series. The final event of the three-part series will be May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.
The History Museum’s Rolling on the River annual fundraiser, May 21
The History Museum of Hood River County is holding its annual fundraiser on May 21, 2026: Rolling on the River, Celebrating the History of the Gorge. Join us to build community and support local history.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - May 5-11
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Celebrating Mom - Mother’s Day is on Sunday - we all know that Everyday is Mother’s Day, and there’s Mom Friendly Events happening All Week - Get Out There!
Columbia Center for the Arts Presents Book of Days
Columbia Center for the Arts presents Book of Days, the award-winning play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, running May 8 through May 23.
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Workplace Accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
A chairlift accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl on Thursday morning left one worker dead and another seriously injured after a maintenance basket fell into rugged terrain, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Gorge Farmer Collective Expands Local Food Access Across the Gorge
Gorge Farmer Collective (GFC), a farmer-owned cooperative connecting Columbia River Gorge residents directly with regional farms, is expanding its service area this spring with new delivery zones and a Mt. Hood pickup location, making fresh, local food more accessible to households across the region.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 28 - May 4
This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is The King of Cool. It’s All Coming Together with the Coolest Music, the Coolest Festivals, Stage Productions and Art Tours. Did we mention the Coolest Gaming Conventions? Get Your Sunglasses on and Get Out There!
Working Hands Fermentation Launches “Cascadian Dark Lager” to Fund Rare Carnivore Conservation in Mt. Hood
Working Hands Fermentation, a Hood River taproom and lager brewery, has partnered with local nonprofit Cascadia Wild to launch a month-long fundraiser in support of rare carnivore conservation.
Local Drug Take-Back Event This Saturday in Hood River
MED-Project is offering residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted or expired household medications at a local take-back event hosted by the Hood River Police Department.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 21 -27
This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is celebrating Cherry Festival Week! The Cherry Stomp Dance returns, and it’s gonna be Off The Charts! Get Out There!
Driver arrested for DUII after I-84 Crash Sends One to Hospital
A Hood River man was arrested Sunday after allegedly rear-ending a stopped vehicle on Interstate 84 near The Dalles, sending one driver to a Portland hospital.
The Surprising Connection Between Wolverines and Electric Vehicles
Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network (CGCAN) and Gorge Clean Energy Coalition are hosting a free event highlighting the connection between wolverines and electric vehicles on May 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.
Fire-Adapted Communities Workshop Set for April 30 in Maupin
Learn how to protect your home, lower wildfire risk and navigate insurance changes at a hands-on workshop in Maupin this April.
Free and Fair: Elections in the Gorge
The Gorge UU Fellowship is sponsoring a Community Forum on voting and elections in The Gorge on Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.
Housing Programs Lift Clients Toward Self-Sufficiency
Reducing dependence on public assistance is a primary goal of many of the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority programs. The agency supports low-income Gorge individuals and families in affording reliable, safe housing through federal and state funding, and rental assistance is supplemented by the Bridges to Health Pathways and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) teams, which help them become independent.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - April 14 - 20
This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is going to file a 1040-Entertainment EZ Form, commonly known as “Your Weekly Gig Attendance Schedule.” Be sure to Keep All of Your Receipts and make sure you fill out a Line Item for Every Day of the Week for a Maximum ‘reFun’ Experience. Get Out There!