Grasshopper Fire grows to more than 18,000 acres as crews hold lines protecting Pine Hollow
The Grasshopper Fire expanded to 18,136 acres Tuesday, but firefighters successfully held containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park as more than 230 personnel continued battling the blaze under gusty afternoon winds.
Hood River City Council refers Housing & Safety Bonds for November Election
At their July 27 meeting, the Hood River City Council voted to refer two general obligation bond measures to voters for the November 3 general election. The decision follows several months of community engagement to refine the proposals and gauge public support for proposed investments in affordable housing and public safety.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 28 - Aug. 3
The Gorge Giggin’ Guide wraps up the last week in July and We’re Not Slowing Down! Get ready for Dancing, Open Mic and Jams, Stage Performances and Music from just about every Genre you can think of!
Get Out There!
TD man Arrested After Shots Were Fired at Hood River County Deputy and Civilian during Odell Wedding
A 29-year-old The Dalles man was arrested early Sunday after allegedly firing multiple shots toward a Hood River County sheriff's deputy and a civilian following a disturbance at a wedding in Odell. No one was injured in the incident, authorities said.
Columbia Center for the Arts and Theatre CamilleLynne Presents: CABARET
Columbia Center for the Arts and Theatre CamilleLynne present Cabaret, the landmark musical with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, running August 7-15 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon.
CCCNews Podcast: Banks-Vernonia Advocate Says Passion, Persistence Fuel Oregon's Rails-to-Trails Success
A Banks-Vernonia trail advocate says community persistence, partnerships and historic preservation transformed an abandoned railroad into an economic asset, offering lessons for the Deschutes railbed.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 21 - 27
No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!
Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy
National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
Regional Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities Across Mid-Columbia
Multiple wildfires continued burning across Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco counties Friday morning, prompting evacuations, destroying homes and drawing firefighting resources from across the Mid-Columbia
Hood River Man Accused of Ramming Vehicles on I-84, Arrested for DUII
An allegedly impaired Hood River man was arrested Thursday after Oregon State Police say he rammed multiple vehicles while driving eastbound on Interstate 84 from Mosier before being stopped in The Dalles.
Antlions: Good Garden Guys in Disguise
Once upon a time I would’ve freaked when I saw this creepy-looking winged creature in my backyard. It looked like an elongated ant, with wings. I thought it was flying ant or a termite and was sorting out how to kill it before my wood siding became its next meal. Fortunately, I didn’t. They’re one of the good guys.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 14-20
Summer is Here and the Time is Right for Another Gorge Giggin’ Guide! An Allman Brothers Tribute? We’ve Got That! A Host of Touring Bands and Musicians! Yup, Right Here! Need your Favorite Local Shows? You’re in the Right Place! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!
Five injured in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Arlington
On 07/12/2026 at approximately 1:17 a.m., Frontier Regional 911 received multiple reports of a serious injury crash with multiple injured occupants on Interstate 84 eastbound near milepost 140, approximately three miles east of Arlington, Oregon.
Now Accepting Poems for the 2027 Indian Creek Poetry Walk
Blending natural beauty with creative contemplation, the Indian Creek Poetry Walk features nature-themed poems displayed along sections of the popular 4.5-mile path traversing Hood River, Oregon. The 2027 Poetry Walk will include 20 poems, on display April to September.
Columbia Gorge CASA Renews Commitment to Wasco County Amid Growing Need for Child Advocates
As the number of children entering foster care continues to rise in Wasco County, Columbia Gorge CASA is expanding its local presence through a new satellite office in The Dalles and the addition of seven newly trained volunteer advocates.
Community College Launches Early Childhood Education and Additive Manufacturing Programs
Columbia Gorge Community College is expanding opportunities for local residents with two new academic programs designed to meet urgent workforce needs in the Columbia Gorge: an Initial Early Childhood Education certificate, offered in both English and Spanish, and an Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program.
Gorge U-Pick Season in Full Swing: Here Come the Apricots
From aprictos to peaches and pears, Gorge orchards invite families to experience fresh-picked fruit while directly supporting local growers during a challenging agricultural season.
Decades-Old Salmon Enhancement Program Faces Uncertain Future After BPA Exit
In a decision that has left wildlife officials and anglers reeling, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is ending its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower Columbia River effective at the end of September.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 7-13
Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!
Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July Across the Columbia Gorge, 2026
Parades, concerts, family activities and fireworks are planned from The Dalles to Cascade Locks as communities celebrate Independence Day.
