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Goldendale City Council approved $1,700 in tourism funding for Goldendale’s 3rd annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration which has drawn hundreds of people from around the region two years in a row. But not before one councilor called the Pride event an attempt to erode and destroy traditional values and morals.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Word! Your Focus for 2023 - in one Word

Tom Peterson

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I hit 183 pounds this winter, and I thought a fight with my stomach might help me out. Well, kinda. But I’m still 183 pounds. Oh, and 5’5. I lost a few inches over the years. It got me thinking. Not about the extra weight, but why? I came up with this, Move. It’s my one-word anthem for the year - move. Anyways, the thought prompted this question of the week as we are six days into the new year. What is your focus for 2023? In one word.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Cello Everybody: 2023 kicks of with laughs and licks around the Gorge

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Comedy, music, a fundraiser for a friend. It’s all happening in the Gorge. Check out our latest listings here.

Dec 28

Dec 28 New Year's Eve Planner: Music & Parties abound to welcome 2023

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It’s time to blow the doors off 2023. Jim Drake gives us a nice little tour of what is happening in the Gorge to ring in the new year. Check out the shows and parties coming up this Saturday, Dec. 31.

Dec 23

Dec 23 Letters to Santa 2022

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Santa has sent us letters and drawings from local 2nd and 3rd graders to help us rekindle the magic of this holiday season through these innocent and hopeful writings. Santa has quite a group of pen pals from The Dalles, Dufur, Mosier and Lyle. Check them out here.

Dec 22

Dec 22 Public Health: Flu slamming Oregon; Antivirals recommended

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With a major uptick in flu cases, the U.S. Center for Disease Control has sent out a Health Advisory to healthcare providers regarding the importance of prescribing antiviral medications for patients with the flu this year. Flu shots are available. Click here to find out more.

Dec 20

Dec 20 It's a good time to chill; Pick a show & go

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All that shopping and sweating the little stuff needs to take a break. Find a live show or a movie in this week’s roundup of Gorge Entertainment. Jim Drake also offers a little New Year’s Eve Planner to get you thinking.

Dec 16

Dec 16 Stuffed like a stocking: Weekend Entertainment overfloweth in the Gorge

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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Entertainment in the Gorge is hitting a fevered pitch in the next couple of days as opportunities for live music, entertainment, comedy and local concerts are coming down the chimney like a bag of toys. Check out the offerings and opportunities for holiday fun here.

Dec 16

Dec 16 Bingen thrift store is on the chopping block

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The pandemic has taken a toll on Second Hand Rose thrift store in Bingen, Washington.

Dec 15

Dec 15 The Great One: Helmer goes Hall of Fame for disaster relief

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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“During her tenure, she has served hundreds of hours, volunteering her time to inspire others with ShelterBox’s global humanitarian work. From constructing tents and displays to delivering inspiring presentations at Rotary Clubs and conferences, Lora has raised more than $100,000 in donations,” said ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray

Dec 9

Dec 9 WAGAP Food Bank loses supplier of fresh foods

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In a surprise announcement this week, WAGAP learned that effective immediately, Second Harvest is discontinuing service to food assistance programs across rural communities in Washington.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Local Youth Vocalists Selected for Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series

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Two outstanding youth vocalists, Emma Ortega, and Wren Greeley-Havard from the Columbia River Gorge have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City as a part of the 2023 Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series. The young women are currently raising money on GoFundMe to cover the costs of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Brewer's Grade, Viemeister, Aaron Meyer: rushing the stage this weekend

Tom Peterson

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We’re coming into a manic weekend as the days count down to Christmas. And the presents are already dropping as art, music and entertainment are piling up like packages at the post office. This weekend brings us Brewer’s Grade, Anna Veimeister and Aaron Myer to name just a few. Check our latest here and stuff your stocking with some good times.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Pick of the week: Moe Dixon pickin' with the Barrs in HR on Friday, Dec. 2.

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Moe Dixon and Tess and Patrik Barr will play a free show at Riverside Community Church in Hood River on Friday, Dec. 2nd at noon. Dixon will also play The Pines in HR starting at 6 p.m. Miles From Nowhere, a four-piece band from Central Oregon will bring a set filled with Classic Rock, Blues, Country and Alternative to Zim’s in TD on Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Snow Sisters usher in Holiday Magic with help of GD Reindeer

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The Snow Sisters and Goldendale Reindeer Farm are creating a ton of holiday magic for local youths this Christmas Season as they offer events around the Gorge. Tegan Shermikas takes along for the ride as the Sisters work their magic. Sounds pretty fun. We wish we were 5 again.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Winter Storm Warning In Effect Nov 29th-30th for the Columbia River Gorge

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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in the Central and Western Columbia River Gorge from 4 p.m. Nov 29th to mid morning Nov. 30th.

Nov 22

Nov 22 GET PUMPED for Entertainment this Thanksgiving; Al Hare goes Wild Turkey at Bargeway Nov.23

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It’s a gobble-gobble throwdown as local venues stuff the holiday weekend with shows, entertainment, art and music.
Al Hare is kicking it off with a Wild Turkey Party on Wednesday at the Bargeway Pub. Keep it neat, Al. No ice.

Nov 22

Nov 22 CGCC's New Dormitory filling up

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Twenty-three-year-old Gabe Eldredge said the halls were a bit lonely when he moved into the new dormitory on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles last year. Not anymore.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Programs work to keep children warm this winter