THE DALLES — The Dalles is a town shaped by geography, weather, and history. The name traces back to the French word dalles, a term French-Canadian voyageurs used to describe the columnar basalt rock formations and the turbulent, narrow gorges of the Columbia River.
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THE GORGE — The Women’s Giving Circle of the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Foundation recently announced grants totaling $15,140 in support of three local nonprofits.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Portland-area residents on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center (310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland). The free co…
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Soroptimist club is selling colorful flower baskets to raise money for scholarships that help local women continue their education at college or vocational programs.
Superintendent Bill Newton and the Hood River County School District (HRCSD) Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Ramirez as the new principal of Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS), effective July 1, 2026.
HOOD RIVER — After hearing from the applicants during a work session Feb. 17, Hood River County Commissioners chose four volunteers who will now make up the Odell Advisory Committee.
TROUTDALE — Sugarpine Drive-In, located at the edge of Troutdale on the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway, is featuring Hood River pears in its February special menu. This is a collaboration between the restaurant and USA Pears, to highlight the theme “Winter Comforts, French Roots.”
On Aug. 6, 2025, Sushi Okalani celebrated its 20-year anniversary. The celebration took place at The Ruins, the same location where they held their 10-year anniversary, while being “easily twice as big,” according to owner Justin Williams.
WASCO CO. — Suze Riley, sole proprietor of Maupin Coffee Co., really does it all.
HOOD RIVER — “Some places don’t need to be explained; they need to be felt.”
Cups & Memories (CyM) is one of those places.
HOOD RIVER — Over the last few months, county staff has been working with a team to identify a solution for its crumbling courthouse. In its current state, it is not fit for purpose. The discussion covered repair/retrofit options as well as replacement options that might be available.
DUFUR — Tucked into the arid, rolling hills east of Mt. Hood, ShadowBuck Winery recognizes responsible stewardship, sustainability and family as keys to a fruitful future in Oregon’s agritourism scene.
HOOD RIVER — Visit Hood River has awarded $26,800 in matching funds to three local organizations through its annual Community Investment Grant Program, designed to support small businesses and promote long-term economic vitality.
Honey bees, financial help, gardening in the age of climate change, creating an atmosphere of warmth, and how to make pumpkin seeds into tasty snacks.
THE GORGE — For Husum resident Brent Stoppe, October is the most wonderful time of the year. It marks the annual Orletta Time Trials on the White Salmon River, which he organizes.
THE GORGE — Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) invites everyone to attend their 2025 Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium on Friday, Nov. 7 at The Ruins event space in Hood River from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event brings together leaders across the region in the areas of government, economic development, workforce development and business to learn together and network.
HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County hosted a Rotary Peace Pole dedication on Sept. 27. The free public event also included a look at the museum’s newest exhibit, “Sadako & Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes,” on loan from the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, which opened …
HOOD RIVER — On Sept. 16, the Port of Hood River Commission approved several grant contracts, discussed a land problem with the new bridge and heard a presentation on the current one’s sufficiency.
HOOD RIVER — Ecology and land use were recurrent topics in the September Hood River Board of Commissioners meeting. The problems and dangers of the Powerdale Corridor and the powerhouse — now disused, in disrepair with high maintenance costs — must be solved.
HOOD RIVER — Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place event series kicks off its 16th season on Wednesday, Oct. 8 with “Woven in Place: A Rancher’s Journey from Sheep to Fashion and the Olympics” at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave. Hood River. The show begins at 7 p.m.
THE GORGE — The Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild will host their 18th annual quilt show this October, featuring more than 140 quilts of all types, an artist of national fame, special exhibits, docent artist talks, and vendors. The show opens Friday, Oct. 10, and continues through Saturda…
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