Columbia Gorge News

01/03/2026

Free news: Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties — and every other Oregon county — are now able to recycle more items, be it curbside or at the transfer station.

01/03/2026

THE GORGE — As the seasons shift, fall and winter offer time to discover something new about nature. UCD is starting their seventh Annual Winter Workshop Series, with December, January, and February in-person meetings in White Salmon and Stevenson.

THE GORGE — As the seasons shift, fall and winter offer time to discover something new about nature. UCD is starting their seventh Annual Winter Workshop Series, with December, January,

01/02/2026

FREE: Six local organizations joined together to donate $20,000 to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank and help address increased need in the local Gorge community.

FREE: Six local organizations joined together to donate $20,000 to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank and help address increased need in the community: Chenowith Water PUD, the City of The

01/02/2026

Free news: Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected four candidates to interview for the position of fire chief. A comprehensive interview process will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 4 and Monday, Jan. 5.

Free news: Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected four candidates to interview for the position of fire chief.

01/02/2026

Old, historical news fragments from The Dalles Chronicle, Hood River News and White Salmon Enterprise, and photos from the last century of happenings in the Gorge.

01/02/2026

Free news briefs: Fish get legal win but Columbia Riverkeeper is still in court, and a grant is available for restoration of Hood River area streams.

01/02/2026

FREE: Last week’s “mystery” was a photograph of climbers on Mt. Hood, taken July 1969.

01/02/2026

It’s the end of another year, and at the risk of sounding like a Hallmark greeting card, may this year bring you new happiness, new goals, new achievements, and many new inspirations to your life. Okay, that was a Hallmark greeting card!

It’s the end of another year, and at the risk of sounding like a Hallmark greeting card, may this year bring you new happiness, new goals, new achievements, and many

01/01/2026

HOOD RIVER — When Dr. Paul Sanders started Columbia Gorge Family Medicine 40 years ago, it was in a modest house on June Street.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Welcome to January. Our first month features Jupiter’s closest approach for the year, and plenty of bright stars to view. Nights will be cold and mostly cloudy, but step outside when skies clear for a stunning view.

Happy New Year! Welcome to January. Our first month features Jupiter’s closest approach for the year, and plenty of bright stars to view. Nights will be cold and mostly cloudy,

01/01/2026

Free news: Melanie Tucker has joined Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) to become its new Family and Community Wellness Director. She brings 30 years of experience in social services to support the Whole Family Approach.

Free news: Melanie Tucker has joined Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) to become its new Family and Community Wellness Director. She brings 30 years of experience in social services to

01/01/2026