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El roble blanco de Oregón es una especie inusual: con cavidades profundas, troncos largos y sinuosos, y una esperanza de vida de cientos de años, ha creado un lugar único en el ecosistema del desfiladero del rÃo Columbia.
Free news:Â The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors scheduled Work Session on Thursday, Nov. 5 has been cancelled.Â
For Klickitat County Commissioners, Oct. 13 was data center day. In the morning workshop session, the community got its first look at the proposed data center ordinance, and the formal afternoon session featured the proposed interim zoning controls.Â
HOOD RIVER — How did the Columbia River Gorge — a wind-swept region known for pears and water sports — evolve into a hotspot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones? Jason Hartmann, project manager of the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA), has the answers.
THE DALLES — During a public hearing at its Oct. 13 meeting, The Dalles City Council unanimously declared that a city-owned, undevelopable parcel demonstrates zero public need, thereby initiating next steps to sell the .12-acre parcel.
THE GORGE — Former University of Portland runner John Kavulich won the 2026 Columbia Gorge Marathon on Oct. 18, capping two days of road racing in Hood River.
Los incendios son eventos constantes en el verano, si quizá no sabes cómo actuar ante una situación de emergencia y evacuación, te presentamos una serie de recomendaciones para estar preparado.Â
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Este verano ha sido otro verano lleno de humo en el Gorge, con el incendio Grasshopper en el sur del condado de Wasco extendiéndose también al condado de Hood River, y poniendo humo en el aire durante varias semanas.
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For Klickitat County Commissioners, Oct. 13 was data center day. In the morning workshop session, the community got its first look at the proposed data center ordinance, and the formal afternoon session featured the proposed interim zoning controls.Â
HOOD RIVER — How did the Columbia River Gorge — a wind-swept region known for pears and water sports — evolve into a hotspot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones? Jason Hartmann, project manager of the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA), has the answers.
This story has been updated to reflect that Commissioner Todd Andrews, not Chair Ron Ihrig, asked his seatmates to once again consider a morat…
HOOD RIVER — A grazing table from Native Provisions is an eye-catching, edible arrangement with a thoughtfully curated design of food sourced …
MORO — For Teresa Farmer, 49, having a small family-owned business, Teresa’s Cat and Dog Rescue, is something she can feel proud of. It might …
Still underway is the design development process, with architects now focusing on details inside what will be the district’s K-6 elementary school — elements like windows and coverings, student cubbies, and whiteboards.
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Hood River Valley High School freshman Vivaan Sharma joined Sense of Place on Oct. 14 to show off robots and let audience members try driving them. On stage with Sarah Fox before the lecture, Sharma shared how robotics has taught him perseverance and teamwork, discussing the team’s state championship trip to an international competition.
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