Jul 21

Jul 21 Most vulnerable given a voice in court; United Way helps make it happen

A simple friendship bracelet has more power than you think. And so do CASA volunteers as they assist in providing a consistent positive influence and voice for children who have been abused or neglected.

Jul 21

Jul 21 United Way Concert & Auction tonight at Bargeway; Weekend Thumping with entertainment

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Jessie Leigh hits the Bargeway Pub tonight, July 21 at 6 p.m. for the United Way of the Columbia Gorge Concert and Auction. The annual fundraiser will also feature Huckleberry Road and a live auction. Tickets are still available online or at the door. $25. And that’s just the beginning. Check out our packed entertainment guide here.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Get Ready to Skate! Youth Roller Derby Camp Begins August 7

Cole Goodwin

Entertainment, Positive News, Sports, Education

Starting Monday, August 7th, 2023 at 9 a.m. the Hood River Armory and Gorge Roller Derby will welcome kids aged 9 to 17 to build confidence, teamwork, have fun skating, and learn the basics of roller skating, and roller derby!

Jul 21

Jul 21 Photo Gallery: Hood River Flour Bombing Champions

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County, Positive News

Hood River Aero declared flour bomber Liam Schofield and his pilot Jason Wells as the winners of their Flour Bombing at 4S2 competition on July 14th.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Big Win for Clean Water: Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph Dams to Reduce Pollution

Cole Goodwin

Environment, Home Page

After nearly a decade of litigation, between Columbia Riverkeeper and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, environmental advocates are celebrating a big win: As of May of 2023 all ten federally-owned dams on the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers have Clean Water Act permits mandating a reduction in discharges of hot water, oil, and toxic-chemical pollution.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Goldendale Pride is back, and it’s a party

Columbia Community Connection

Entertainment, Home Page, Klickitat County

Pride returns to Goldendale this weekend and this time it’s a block party at the 100 block of West Allyn Street.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Antelope Creek Fire Burns 380 Acres in South Wasco County

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

A wind-driven wildfire broke out on the south side of Highway 293 and OR-218 near Antelope, Oregon yesterday, prompting an immediate response from multiple agencies. As of 5:30 pm yesterday, the fire has consumed approximately 380 acres

Jul 20

Jul 20 North Wasco County School District Selects New Director

North Wasco County School District 21

Home Page, Education

North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) is pleased to announce CJ Toole as the district’s new Director of Intervention and Prevention.

Jul 19

Jul 19 Fire at MP 68 on SR 14 Near Courtney Rd

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

A small .1 acre fire was reported at the at the bottom of Burdoin Mountain near Courtney Rd on Hwy 14, MP 68 which is 2 miles east of Bingen. The fire is now contained and is on mop up

Jul 19

Jul 19 Boulder Fire Contained, Safety Measures Still in Place

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

After nearly two weeks of relentless effort by firefighters, the Boulder Fire, is 100% contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and at this time it appears that the fire burned an estimated 233 acres .

Jul 19

Jul 19 Woman dies after getting pinned in White Salmon River on July 15

Columbia Community Connection

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A 58-year-old woman recently died after spilling out of a raft in the Upper White Salmon River. She was pinned under water for several minutes before a guide located her on Saturday, July 15. She died despite efforts to revive her and additional care at a nearby hospital.

Jul 19

Jul 19 Gorge Educators Explore Advanced Manufacturing Sector

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Education

Sixteen local middle school and high school educators gained a greater understanding of career paths in Advanced Manufacturing, a prominent field in the Gorge region. This year’s event marked the 2nd Educator Externship hosted by the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub at Columbia Gorge Education Service District (CGESD).

Jul 18

Jul 18 Support Meals on Wheels with United Way Concert at Bargeway on July 21st

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Meals on Wheels volunteer Patrick McCraken doesn’t just deliver meals. He’s visiting his friends. And it is made possible, in part, by the United Way of the Columbia Gorge. United Way is holding its biggest fundraiser this Friday and tickets are still available.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Hood River Bridge Toll to Increase Sept. 1

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Hood River County

The Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners greenlit a toll rate increase for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge at their July 11, 2023 meeting. The toll increase will begin on September 1, 2023.

Jul 18

Jul 18 MCEDD Seeks New Board Members

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Skamania County, Wasco County, Hood River County

The Dalles, OR, July 17, 2023— Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) has openings for several boards staffed by the organization, including the MCEDD Board of Directors and the MCEDD Loan Administration Board.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Soursauce Bros. refreshing Hood River one cup at a time

Tom Peterson

Positive News, Home Page

Friends Zeke and Ronnie of Hood River were working their usual corner today, July 18, at 12th Street and Montello Avenue as temps climbed into the high 80s. The kids were running a brisk business, relying on the stop sign to halt cars so they could ask passengers if they might indulge in one of their Solo cups of lemon bliss for a buck.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Train Fire in Lyle

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Lyle, WA July 17, 2023– A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train (BNSF) train experienced a fire in the generator compartment at the Lyle Cherry Orchard trailhead near Lyle, WA at around 6:40 p.m. on July 17.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Bear Creek Fire Ignites North of Carson, WA

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page, Skamania County

A wildfire, known as the Bear Creek Fire (PCC-167), broke out on the afternoon of July 16th, 2023, in Skamania County, Washington, North of Carson. The fire started at approximately 3:33 p.m. and quickly spread in the heavily forested area near Wind River Highway and Bear Creek Road. Officials estimate the fire's size to be around 5 acres, as reported by Air Attack.

Jul 17

Jul 17 The Dalles Police Officer Honored For Her Life Saving Actions Following Vicious Dog Attack

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles

The Dalles City Police Chief Tom Worthy, presented Officer Karrie Call with the department’s Life Saving Award at The Dalles City Council meeting on July 14th. The honor was bestowed upon Call for her swift and life saving actions following a vicious dog attack in April.

Jul 17
Jul 17 Still no answers on body found in Deschutes River near South Junction

Tom Peterson

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The decomposition of the body is making it difficult to identify the individual, and there have been no reports to authorities of a missing person, Williams said, noting his office is working with authorities in Jefferson County and Warm Springs to find the individual’s identity.

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