For many Oregonians, spring doesn’t just bring cherry blossoms – it brings the "Grass Seed Capital of the World" reputation to life through sneezing, itchy eyes and endless antihistamines. This spring is shaping up to be one of the longest allergy seasons. Experts say warmer temperatures and…
Free news: The North Wasco County Education Foundation (NWCEF) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant awards. Educators from across North Wasco County School District 21 were selected for funding this season, totaling $7,265.
THE GORGE — The Community Action Network is a robust state and local force that helps empower hardworking families to achieve economic stability and independence. There are nearly 1,000 agencies across the country working every day to create economic opportunities, strengthen local communiti…
Free news: Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) hosted its annual scholarship award ceremony April 23. This community-wide event marked a potential historic milestone, with total awards projected to exceed $500,000, a figure believed to be an all-time record for the community.
Free news: Families looking for a versatile, alternative educational environment are encouraged to submit their interest before the May 15 deadline.
Free news: The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on June 10 from 9-10 a.m. The meeting can be accessed virtually upon request.
Final update, free news: White Salmon Valley Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn reported that, at 11:28 a.m. today, the lockdown was lifted for WPSIS, Henkle and Columbia students.
STEVENSON — The Columbia Gorge Museum (CGM) invites the public to celebrate its 31st anniversary on May 16 from noon to 4 p.m., showcasing the great outdoors with themed activities, music, cake, and ice cream. Free and all-ages.
Lifelong Glenwood resident Steve Hoodenpyl recently passed away peacefully at his home here, surrounded by his beloved wife Kay, their children and grandchildren. Many knew Steve from his many decades as the “H” in C & H Logging Company.
MILL A — On May 16-17, Friends of the Mill A Little Free Library will be holding their annual plant sale at the Gallery at 3632 Cook-Underwood Road. Follow the bright yellow signs.
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Klickitat County has issued burn bans for Zones One and Two starting May 18, is actively recruiting 18-year-olds for summer flagging positions with Public Works, and a planned $1.2 million budget adjustment will be revenue neutral.
Free news: A separate, full closure was scheduled Saturday, May 9, from 8-9 a.m. for a ship passage. The closure period is approximate.
Free news: This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.
Pfriem won World Cup gold medals in the Kellerbier or zwickel-beer category for its Kellerbier, and in the Belgian-style spontaneous sour category for its Spontanee. The brewery took bronze in the Rice Lager category, new this year, for its Japanese lager.
HOOD RIVER — On April 30, students from Hood River Valley High School’s (HRVHS) Business Club went on a field trip to Hindustani — many of whom were trying Indian cuisine for the first time — for an on-the-ground lens into local entrepreneurship and hospitality.
THE GORGE — Small Business Development Center (SBDC) activity and a cafe perpetually in the red drew the most questions from directors at Columbia Gorge Community College’s (CGCC) April 21 board meeting.
STEVENSON — The Columbia Gorge Museum (CGM) invites the public to celebrate its 31st anniversary on May 16 from noon to 4 p.m., showcasing the great outdoors with themed activities, music, cake, and ice cream. Free and all-ages.
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