McCullough, Denstedt, Fain, Lopez win seats in Wasco County; 1 in 5 voters turnout
Wasco County saw a 20 percent turnout where just one in five voters cast their ballots on Tuesday in the May 2023 Special election as many seats went uncontested. Check out all the election results here for Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam Counties.
The Annual Gorge STEM Fair Returns With a New, Bigger Location
The new location will allow for a larger fair than previous years and is within walking distance of the Indian Creek Trailhead and local bus lines in Hood River, OR.
Here's the how to: Mosier activates security gate at Rock Creek Park
If you've been to Rock Creek Park in Mosier during the past six or seven months, you've probably noticed the security gate at the entrance to the park. This gate is now operational, which means that anyone wanting to drive into the park will need an access card. Access cards replace the paper passes. Good News, the cost won't change.
Free camping June 3: memories for life
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 3 as well as special events at selected parks.
Comprehensive Healthcare to Close Klickitat County Locations
Comprehensive Healthcare (CHC) has notified Klickitat County officials of its intent to close its two physical sites in the county, located at 112 W Main St in Goldendale, WA and 432 Tohomish St in White Salmon, WA. No specific date for the closures was provided to the County.
Election Day: Fill those circles, sign those secrets; don't stop 'til you make the drop
It ain’t over, ‘til it’s over. Come on people, dig in grab that pen and get after it. It’s election day! A day that people in autocratic nations can only dream about. Choice - you get to make a choice - you get to have power over the future of how things will turn out by putting the power in the hands of those you prefer. It’s unusual, and it’s awesome. Grab that pen. Feel that power!
Trimmin' with Trautz
Bill Trautz was hard at this morning, May 16, trimming back the wisteria along his sideyard at 506 E. Seventh St. in The Dalles.
Get those ballots in; Election day is tomorrow, May 16
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Elementary kids to burn up the track on May 23 at TD's Wahtonka; Lace 'em up
Tired of running after the kids? Then put the shoe on the other foot and get them to Wahtonka Track on May 23.
CGPA Announces 30 Days of Gay Pride Events in the Gorge
Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance has announced that they’ll be kicking off LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month 2023 with 30 Days of Gay events throughout the Columbia River Gorge.
Parkdale man drowns at HR Marina Friday, May 12th; Searchers recover Dennis Howe next day
The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office and Hood River City Police responded to a drowning at the Hood River Marina on Friday, May 12th, 2023. The remains of a Hood River man were recovered from the Marina the following day.
Troopers bust up street racers at Rowena Loops May 13; one wreck, crowd of 150 gather
When officers arrived, Troopers estimated that a crowd of more than 100 were gathered in the Rowena Crest Parking lot as 50 sports cars and their drivers were “racing and burning out their tires on US 30 and in the parking lot.”
Poppin' with Peonies
The tubers provide a brilliance of short-lived color throughout late spring and when they are done, his other varieties bring it on, providing days of popping peony surprises. And if you look closely, our six-legged ant friends also ride this wave of color, taking in nectar and warding off nayer-do wells in the insect kingdom.
White Salmon Wine Walk Draws a Crowd With Art, Wine, Music, and Shopping
Downtown White Salmon was filled with energy and excitement on May 13th, 2023, as local businesses, winemakers, and the White Salmon Arts Council joined forces to organize the White Salmon Wine Walk. The event was held in celebration of the White Salmon Wildflower Festival, and it attracted a bustling crowd from 3 to 8 p.m.
Morgan, Wolf Cleaning up again; Funny vesters fill some big bags
Have you seen them? They wear a lot of chartreuse and they have long handles with thumbs. They’re pretty cool, and they’re keeping it clean.
Hood River Comic Con Brings Fun for Everyone
Hood River Library’s First Comic Con event, organized by the Teen Council, Rachel Timmons, Teen Librarian and other library staff brought nearly 70 people out to participate in costume contests, performance, a zine making workshop, a free comic giveaway, button making, game playing, a photo booth and more!
Movie Review: Guardians latest adventure takes you on a fun ride
Writer/director James Gunn understands what makes these kinds of comic book stories compelling and what gives them stakes: a group of misfits comes together to form a kind of family, where each member is stronger together, and their concern for each other is their strength. They’re kind of losers, and that’s great!
Interview in a Mineshaft: Drake learns a little from Newgrass players who hit the stage tonight, May 12 in TD
Jim Drake recently met up with Newgrass Experts Molly in the Mineshaft to talk with the band about their music and upcoming show at The Dalles Civic Auditorium tonight, May 12 at 6 p.m.
Bargeway Pub welcomes singer-songwriter Trent Beaver tonight; Weekend loaded with great shows, great temps
“Award Winning Artist Trent Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters and he is playing the Bargeway Pub in TD tonight, May 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s just one of many jams to happen this weekend as temps tip into the 90s calling for cutoffs, tanktops and margaritas. Check it all out here with the Gorge’s Prolific One Jim Drake.
The Dalles Art Center Hires Sally Johnson as Executive Director
The Dalles Art Center has hired a new executive director, Sally Johnson. Volunteering since March 2023 as interim director and leading a successful financial sustainability plan for The Dalles Art Center with the board of directors, Johnson moves into the permanent role.
