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Free news: Come learn from OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens at the Central Gorge Master Gardener's Community Class, "Managing to Keep Trees Healthy," on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church.
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Free news: Washington State election results; Fish Passage and Forest Roads talk; Street closures in The Dalles; Another street closure for The Dalles
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HOOD RIVER — Foul play is afoot in the cozy confines of Monkswell Manor, also known as the Bowe Theater, where two ensembles from Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) will perform Agatha Christie’s classic stage whodunnit “The Mousetrap” for two weeks, opening on Feb. 20.
THE DALLES — A log truck striking two vehicles Feb. 16 sent two police troopers and a civilian driver to the hospital, leaving a police dog shaken but unhurt.
Public Works Director Jeff Hunter wanted to make things perfectly clear at the Feb. 10 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting. Before the Bluebird Solar project begins, he told commissioners, there would be some graveling on Dot Road and paving on the approaches to Wood Creek Bridge on Schrantz Road.
Free news: “Free Speech and the Press” is the topic of a community-wide forum on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Rockford Grange beginning at 6:30 p.m. Childcare and youth activities will be provided.
HOOD RIVER — After working on mega projects worldwide, including Chernobyl, replacing the Hood River Bridge doesn’t daunt Mike Fox.
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We in our little community are saddened to hear of the passing, at the age of 91, of “Glenwood kid” Larry Babcock. Larry, the son of Homer and Bertha Babcock, grew up here in Glenwood. He loved the music of another Glenwood kid, Buck Smith, who was known widely in the Gorge area.
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Preparatory work leading to replacement of the Hood River Bridge is under way this month, as contractors conduct riverbed borings from barges anchored near the Oregon shore.
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Final hearing held as statewide debate over the operations ignites once again during Oregon’s short session.
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Free news: From crisis stabilization to homeownership opportunities, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (MCHA) and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC) offer a full spectrum of services supporting Gorge families.
Free news: The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington recently opened online applications for its 2026 scholarship cycle.
On Aug. 6, 2025, Sushi Okalani celebrated its 20-year anniversary. The celebration took place at The Ruins, the same location where they held …
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Free news: Come learn from OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens at the Central Gorge Master Gardener's Community Class, "Managing to Keep Trees Healthy," on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church.
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