Hood River Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community This June With Inclusive and Welcoming Pride Events

Beyond the picturesque scenery and abundant outdoor recreation, Hood River is a place that celebrates the diverse beauty of its residents and visitors. It is a community that believes in the right to live and travel freely, just as you are. In partnership with the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance, The Next Door, and the Hood River Hotel, Visit Hood River will celebrate these rights and the LGBTQIA+ community and visitors June 2-3 with a lineup of inclusive and welcoming events at the Hood River Pride Celebration.

Coast to Coast Radio Personality George Noory performs live at Granada Theater May 27

This event will be a live version of the late-night radio show. Noory’s guests will include Travis Walton, who has the distinction of having witnesses to his alleged alien abduction in 1975. Matt Moneymaker was on the Animal Planet Channel for 10 years, and has been involved in the “Search for Bigfoot,” show, and is considered the number one person for Bigfoot lore and information.

Opening Doors to End Hunger: Columbia Gorge Food Bank Hosts Grand Opening in The Dalles

More than a hundred anti-hunger advocates and community leaders gathered at the Port of The Dalles May 20th, 2023 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Columbia Gorge Food Bank warehouse and community food center. Located at 3525 Crates Way in The Dalles, the new, permanent home increases Columbia Gorge Food Bank’s food distribution capacity by over five times its previous facilities, opening a new chapter for communities facing hunger throughout Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties.

Newman arraigned in suicide case; Judge sets bail at $1,000

During the arraignment, additional details about Newman’s relationship with Cagle were revealed so that Wasco County Circuit Court Judge John Olson could decide on a bail amount to ensure that Newman would return to court and not flee from prosecution.  Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis told the judge that Newman and Cagle met at Route 30 earlier this year and he provided her dinner, clothes, shopping and financial assistance.