Nov 27

Nov 27 Native Plants from Mountaintop to Backyard: Sense of Place December 13th

Sense of Place, will feature Mountaintop to Backyard: The Beauty of the Gorge’s Native Plants on December, 13th, 2023. This event will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.

Nov 25

Nov 25 A Twinkling Night in The Dalles: Starlight Parade Illuminates the Holiday Spirit

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, The Dalles, Positive News

The Starlight Parade illuminated the streets of our charming town last night, ushering in the holiday spirit with a dazzling display of Christmas floats. The community came together to celebrate the festive season, and the parade was a radiant testament to the creativity and enthusiasm of local participants.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Double Homicide Suspect Charged with Three Counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County

Klickitat County authorities are charging 58-year-old Larry Duane Kleven with three counts of Second-Degree Murder in the Box Canyon road double homicide case, following his initial arrest and subsequent release on bail.

Nov 22

Nov 22 White Salmon annexes 17 acres; property owners see dual benefits

Ken Park

Home Page, Klickitat County

In this case, it mainly benefits residents in this newly annexed area who can expect their property taxes to go down from $9.48 per $1000 assessed valuation to $7.86 per $1000. Property owners will also reap the benefits of reduced utility costs.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Our Hidden Heroes: Episode One; Meet Volunteer Phil Johnson

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

Phil Johnson of White Salmon left the corporate world twenty-two years ago. For a while, he worked as a handyman, but these days he mostly builds houses for Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity. The volunteer said he gets as much back as he puts in.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Goldendale Football 2023: Pride, Identity and 10-2 on the season

Mike Salsbury

Home Page, Sports, Klickitat County

“We made sure they understood the impact they've had, not just on the scoreboard, but on the character and work ethic of every player in that locker room … They've given their all, and their dedication has paved the way for the next generation to step up and carry the torch.”

Nov 21

Nov 21 Bargeway's Waterfront Wednesday goes Wild Turkey with Zac Grooms, Nov. 22.

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Bargeway Pub & Catering welcomes a Pre-Thanks Wild Turkey Party! Music, Comedy and Film are filling the bill this week in the Gorge’s most comprehensive line up. Check it out here.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Blockbusting out: Hunger Games prequel reviewed

Mo Burford

Home Page, Entertainment

The prequel focuses on Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), the future villainous President Snow of the original Hunger Games series, as a young man, following the events that lead to his “breaking bad.”

Nov 20

Nov 20 MCCAC and WAGAP announce winter shelters and outreach resources 2023-24

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

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

With severe weather hitting the region, the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and its partners are ensuring our most vulnerable community members can access shelters, emergency lodging, and street outreach resources.

Nov 20

Nov 20 A Vision for the Future of the Lower White Salmon River

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Home Page

The Lower White Salmon Coalition, formed in 2016, is releasing its Vision Plan for the approximately five hundred acres of land owned by PacifiCorp along the lower White Salmon River representing the former project lands for the Condit Hydroelectric Project.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Gorge Civil Air Patrol Leadership changes, celebrated in Hood River

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Positive News

Capt Mo Donahue Revier stepped down after leading the squadron since June 2020, and 1st Lt Katie Walker took command of the Gorge Composite. On Oct 3, C/Lt Col Isaac Walker, after over two years of leadership, passed command of the cadets to C/2nd Lt Zachary Luhan.

Nov 17

Nov 17 How do you find out what's going on in the Gorge? Share your thoughts, get free groceries

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

Oregon News Exploration is holding focus groups in upcoming weeks to get a better understanding how locals get their news. Read more about the group’s initial findings here and or sign up for a focus group and get $100 in groceries. Oh, that’s tasty.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Bingen making moves to get ahead of short-term rentals; law goes into effect in 2025

Ken Park

Business, Home Page, Klickitat County

“A lot of cities are finding that they are overrun with STRs, and they have to establish limits because they haven’t planned accordingly, and we did not want to be in that position,” Krista Loney said. This ordinance will limit the number of STRs/vacation rentals allowed in the city to 32 units or 10 percent of the existing housing stock, whichever is less.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Native Dances bring a heartbeat to Chenowith Elementary

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

Giant hammering beats followed rhythmic cadence in the drum circle as Nick Reyes, Wesley Walsey and Ted Walsey brought the gym to life.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Developer aims to construct 78 units of housing in TD, addresses housing shortage

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Yakima-based developer intends to build 60 apartments, 18 townhouses and has already broken ground on the construction of a Starbucks near McDonald’s and The Dalles Bridge. The construction could address the dearth of housing in The Dalles, which has seen housing stocks at historic lows in the last several years.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Google grants $50k to student play in TD

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

The funds from Google will be used to train North Wasco County staff and purchase play equipment.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Dufur Frontloading Hometown Christmas on Dec. 9th

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

On Saturday, December 9th, join us for the annual Hometown Christmas, Dufur's classic, village Christmas celebration. This cherished tradition gets better every year, offering a full day of fun activities for all ages.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Planned Power Outage in Odell and Pine Grove on November 19: Important Notice for Residents

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Hood River County

"There will be a planned power outage that will affect some members in the Odell and Pine Grove areas beginning around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 19. Some members will have brief interruptions at the beginning and the end of the work, and some will be off for up to 4 hours.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Experience the Magic of Christmas: 'A Christmas Carol' Comes to The Dalles

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

Serious Theater in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation presents Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” Timeless and beloved by many, this classic story embodies the true meaning of Christmas – peace, love, and joy. Presented as a reader’s theater, the production “hits the boards” the weekend after Thanksgiving: Friday November 24th at 2:00 p.m.

Nov 15

Nov 15 'The Art of Interbeing' on display at Hood River Library through Nov. 29

Tom Peterson

Art, Entertainment, Hood River County, The Dalles, Positive News

Abstract artists wrought from the isolation and uncertainty of the early days of the COVID pandemic continue their path of creativity and are sharing their works with the public at the Hood River Library this month at 502 State Street.

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