HOOD RIVER — On a crisp but sunny fall morning, Westside Elementary students came running during recess for pears from a local Hood River orchard. They bit into the juicy fruit and then darted off to play some more.
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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 — Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at soroptimist.org …
THE DALLES — Parents of two different special needs children addressed the North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) Board at the monthly public meeting on Sept. 25, citing concerns that the district was not fulfilling its federal obligations for fulfilling the individual education plans (I…
WHITE SALMON — After a year of study that included site visits and community conversations, the White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) Facilities Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended the district consolidate its schools into a one-campus model located at the current middle sc…
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 — For the third consecutive year, the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub are partnering to financially support competitive robotics programs in the Columbia Gorge. Team leaders and coaches are encouraged to apply for funding.
Our young Glenwood cowgirls, Joslyn Arnold and Peyton Sanchey, had a great time at the National Pro Rodeo (NPRA) Finals in Salem last weekend. While the Finals didn’t go as well for Peyton in Barrel Racing as she had hoped, qualifying for the Finals and finishing 9th overall for the year is really something to be proud of.
THE GORGE — Families in the Gorge will soon have access to a new resource designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and support mental health.
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Valley Adult Center (HRVAC) has long served as a place in the community for seniors and retirees to find community, receive support, and now organizes local and international trips for members (and non-members when space allows). In the past, Executive Director Am…
WHITE SALMON — The White Salmon Valley Education Foundation (WSVEF) has a new executive director.
THE GORGE — It can be said that democracy is dependent on an informed citizenry and that an informed citizen is a reading citizen. If this is true, new national test results for 12th graders showing significant declines in students’ reading abilities since 2019, is cause for great concern.
FREE NEWS: North Wasco County School District (D21) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison (Allie) Ivey as its new Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA).
THE DALLES — The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health made a stop in The Dalles on Sept. 18 as part of their annual Rip City Rally. The partnership held a community fair at Riverfront Park in The Dalles from 4-6 p.m.
You may have heard teachers or news reports say things like, “Students are behind,” or “These kids are so low.” As parents, it’s discouraging to hear that. But the words we use matter. They don’t just describe children — they shape how we see them, how we treat them, and how they see themselves.
OREGON — Carla Mundt, volunteer coordinator with hosts at the Criterion School, reports nearly 1,800 visitors at its Open House during the duration of the 2025 Oregon State Fair.
FREE NEWS: The White Salmon Valley Education Foundation (WSVEF) has named Darby McAdams its new executive director.
WHITE SALMON — The White Salmon Valley Education Foundation hosts the annual Gorge Grape Escape from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.
WHITE SALMON — The White Salmon Valley Education Foundation (WSVEF) is has awarded more than $40,000 to outstanding educators and programs in the White Salmon Valley School District. As part of the foundation’s annual Grant Award program, this investment will support STEM, literacy, arts, mu…
Things are getting pretty exciting for our two amazing Glenwood cowgirls, Joslyn Arnold, Glenwood High School class of 2024, and Peyton Sanchey, a 2025 graduate of West Valley High School.
HOOD RIVER — Superintendent Bill Newton touched on several topics in his report to Hood River County School District’s (HRCSD) board of directors on Sept. 10.
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