Columbia Gorge News

10/20/2025

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10/20/2025

FREE NEWS: This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.

This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project (oregonjournalismproject.org), a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.

10/20/2025

FREE NEWS: On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 281, near milepost 7, in Hood River County.

HOOD RIVER — On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 281, near milepost 7, in Hood River County.

10/20/2025

We had a cookie delivery today! Thanks Trisha’s mom and dad!

10/20/2025

FREE NEWS: Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) announces the release of its comprehensive 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Story in English and Spanish.

THE GORGE — Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) announces the release of its comprehensive 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, outlining the organization's priorities for building a better future for community members across

10/18/2025

ICYMI: The Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation recently honored former Cascade Locks resident and city council member Denise Emmerling-Baker for her work on the Main Street Cascade Locks project.

CASCADE LOCKS — The Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation recently honored former Cascade Locks resident and city council member Denise Emmerling-Baker.

10/18/2025

FREE NEWS: A sold-out crowd gathered at The Dalles Civic Auditorium recently to attend Hope Starts Here, an annual event and fundraiser to support the work of Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES).

THE DALLES — A sold-out crowd gathered at The Dalles Civic Auditorium recently to attend Hope Starts Here, an annual event and fundraiser to support the work of Youth Empowerment

10/18/2025

Families to register by Nov. 7, Donors by Nov. 14. News release in English and Spanish.

Families to register by Nov. 7, Donors by Nov. 14

10/18/2025

FREE NEWS: The dinner brought together campaign supporters, including business owners, homeowners and churches who have placed the purple and yellow signs in their yards, windows, and on their walls.

10/17/2025

The Oregon PCA held its regular Cars & Coffee event on the second Saturday of the month and was a local gathering for Porsche owners. The Hood River “Cars and Coffee” group is a weekly event for all types of cars and often draws Porsches.

The Oregon PCA held its regular Cars & Coffee event on the second Saturday of the month and was a local gathering for Porsche owners. The Hood River “Cars and

10/17/2025

THE GORGE — More than 200 runners, walkers, and community members registered for the Columbia Gorge CASA Fall Family Run, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. The event took place on Oct. 4 at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead in Hood River.

THE GORGE — More than 200 runners, walkers, and community members registered for the Columbia Gorge CASA Fall Family Run, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. The event took place

10/17/2025

THE GORGE — Mark Zanmiller, Hood River, has accepted a co-chair position with Dark Skies Gorge (DSG), a local advocacy group fighting against nighttime light pollution.