Columbia Gorge News

02/05/2023

Watershed Volunteers of the Year announced

HOOD RIVER — Hood River Watershed Group is recognizing its 2022 Volunteers of the Year, Steve Castagnoli and Larry Teeter.

02/04/2023

Through the Eyes of an Elder: Bob Kenyon: The real danger is not to go at all

I had not yet met Bob Kenyon when I first heard about his 180-mile solo kayak trip down the lower Columbia as a hale and hardy 60-year-old marking the Lewis and Clark Bi-centennial. Bob would reprise his river adventure at 70.

I had not yet met Bob Kenyon when I first heard about his 180-mile solo kayak trip down the lower Columbia as a hale and hardy 60-year-old marking the Lewis

02/04/2023

Kegler's Corner: Bernie Keys is ‘Star of the Week’

We normally highlight the top five scratch scores from all of the bowling leagues at Orchard Lanes to create a mythical Team of the Week. Sure, it takes real talent to roll big scores in this great game.

We normally highlight the top five scratch scores from all of the bowling leagues at Orchard Lanes to create a mythical Team of the Week. Sure, it takes real talent

02/04/2023

Temporary location for Waucoma Bookstore (photo gallery)

HOOD RIVER — Longtime downtown staple Waucoma Bookstore is undergoing a remodel, so owners Jenny and Muir Cohen have moved to a temporary location at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave.

HOOD RIVER — Longtime downtown staple Waucoma Bookstore is undergoing a remodel, so owners Jenny and Muir Cohen have moved to a temporary location at Columbia Center for the Arts,

02/04/2023

WAGAP Mobile Food Bank expands service area

BINGEN — Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is expanding operations of the Mobile Food Bank in Klickitat County with a new route to Roosevelt from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Thursday of the month.

BINGEN — Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is expanding operations of the Mobile Food Bank in Klickitat County with a new route to Roosevelt from 10 a.m. to noon on

02/04/2023

Wasco County roads to see safety improvements

The state of Oregon will be making safety improvements on six Wasco County roads as part of the state’s All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) program.

02/04/2023

Behind the Scenes: Know what you’re looking for when you call with an archive question

My first column of the new year! I think it’s important you know that Goose, my now (moderately, in some circles) famous orange cat, is helping me write today’s column. How much help is hard to quantify.

My first column of the new year! I think it’s important you know that Goose, my now (moderately, in some circles) famous orange cat, is helping me write today’s column.

02/03/2023

Hood River Valley High School grad rate above 90% for third year

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released graduation rates on Jan. 26. For the third consecutive year, the four-year graduation rate of Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) students was more than 90%.

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released graduation rates on Jan. 26. For the third consecutive year, the four-year graduation rate of Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) students was

02/03/2023

Hood River man taken into custody following shots fired, police standoff

On Feb. 2, Hood River Police officers responded to a call from a man requesting police response for what he referred to as a dangerous situation with potential to escalate.

02/03/2023

Klickitat County incorporates behavioral health services

Klickitat County has incorporated behavioral health services by becoming a licensed Behavioral Health Agency.

County to take on crisis intervention for county residents in need

02/03/2023

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce gives quarterly report

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Farquharson presented her quarterly report at the regular city council meeting on Jan. 23, in which she talked about the most recent lodging report, as well as gave a general overview.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Farquharson presented her quarterly report at the regular city council meeting on Jan. 23, in which she talked about the most recent

02/03/2023

Shots fired near Cascade Avenue; man taken into custody late Thursday night

Update, Friday, 9:15 a.m.: Hood River Police department reported at 9:40 p.m. Thursday that officers had safely taken a male into custody. They also announced that those evacuated were allowed to return to their homes.

Update, Friday, 9:15 a.m.: Hood River Police department reported at 9:40 p.m. Thursday that officers had safely taken a male into custody. They also announced that those evacuated were allowed

02/03/2023

Senior News: Preventing shingles in older adults

When I was picking up my latest prescription, the pharmacist asked if I wanted to get the shingles shot. Since it has been on my mind for years, I agreed, thinking I was going to make an appointment.

When I was picking up my latest prescription, the pharmacist asked if I wanted to get the shingles shot. Since it has been on my mind for years, I agreed,

02/03/2023

Pool officials present update

BINGEN — White Salmon Valley Pool officials held a presentation at a January Bingen City Council meeting where they answered key questions about the project, including why it has not yet been built. It all comes down to funding, they said.

BINGEN — White Salmon Valley Pool officials held a presentation at a January Bingen City Council meeting where they answered key questions about the project, including why it has not

02/03/2023

Your Voice: Week of Feb. 1

The opinions expressed in the letters below are “your voice,” and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers.

Electing liars

02/02/2023

Guest commentary: Salem update from Rep. Jeff Helfrich

I want to thank Mark Gibson and the Columbia Gorge News network for allowing me to publish this monthly column. With just three weeks back in Salem, I am reminded how fast things move.

I want to thank Mark Gibson and the Columbia Gorge News network for allowing me to publish this monthly column. With just three weeks back in Salem, I am reminded

02/02/2023

Family Resource Center coming to Goldendale: WAGAP, TNDI support families in Klickitat Co.

GOLDENDALE — Stabilizing families to prevent child abuse and future houselessness is a primary goal of the new Family Resource Center being developed in Goldendale.

GOLDENDALE — Stabilizing families to prevent child abuse and future houselessness is a primary goal of the new Family Resource Center being developed in Goldendale by Washington Gorge Action Programs

02/02/2023

Hood River: Shots fired on Cascade Avenue

Developing story regarding an active shooter situation on Cascade Avenue, Hood River. We will update as information becomes available.

Update 12:56 p.m.: From Hood River County School DistrictLower valley school campuses in Secure StatusWestside Elementary School, May Street Elementary School, Hood River Middle School, Hood River Options Academy, Hood

02/02/2023

This week in history: Feb. 1, 2023

Looking back at this week in Columbia Gorge history.

1923 — 100 years ago

02/02/2023

Board hears details on ninth consecutive clean audit

Tara Kamp, CPA with Pauly Rogers and Co., PC — the district’s independent auditors — presented virtually on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2022.

HOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District’s Board of Directors met Jan. 24 in the Hood River Middle School library. As reported at the Jan. 11 meeting, the district

02/02/2023

Blumenauer new face of Hood River County in U.S. Congress

In 2021, redistricting in Oregon brought new faces to new places. Hood River County joined Oregon’s Third Congressional District and Rep. Earl Blumenauer is excited to represent the people of Hood River County.

In 2021, redistricting in Oregon brought new faces to new places. Hood River County joined Oregon’s Third Congressional District and Rep. Earl Blumenauer is excited to represent the people of

02/02/2023

OHA seeks comment on transaction

The Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) program reviews heath care business deals to make sure they support the statewide goals of lowered consumer costs, increased access, and better care.

The Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) program reviews heath care business deals to make sure they support the statewide goals of lowered consumer costs, increased access, and better care. The

02/02/2023

Making Room: Responding to inquiries

Before covering how best to vet prospects, a word about spam is in order. Within a few hours of running your ad, you are likely to get a flurry of brief texts such as: “Room still available? See it today?” or “Sounds Perfect!!!”

Before covering how best to vet prospects, a word about spam is in order. Within a few hours of running your ad, you are likely to get a flurry of

02/02/2023

Organizers prepare for first-ever White Salmon Wildflower Festival

Coming this May, a new festival located in and around White Salmon will be held to celebrate the area’s natural beauty and its spring wildflowers, which brings thousands to the area each year to bask in its natural charm.

Coming this May, a new festival located in and around White Salmon will be held to celebrate the area’s natural beauty and its spring wildflowers, which brings thousands to the

02/01/2023

New HRVHS Tutor Center fills needs of students in math and English

Hood River Valley High School English teacher Nan Noteboom proposed and started one period of free writing tutoring, or the Writing Lab, in 2007. It quickly grew to two periods, and demand has only increased.

Hood River Valley High School English teacher Nan Noteboom proposed and started one period of free writing tutoring, or the Writing Lab, in 2007. It quickly grew to two periods,

02/01/2023

SafeSpace seeks new center in HR, satellite in TD

Beatriz Lynch, executive director of SafeSpace Child Advocacy Center of the Gorge, visited The Dalles City Council at their regular city council meeting Jan. 9 to talk about the organization’s role in the community as well as their upcoming projects.

Beatriz Lynch, executive director of SafeSpace Child Advocacy Center of the Gorge, visited The Dalles City Council at their regular city council meeting Jan. 9 to talk about the organization’s

02/01/2023

Celilo Cancer Center reducing services

THE DALLES — Mid-Columbia Medical Center will suspend medical oncology services at Celilo Cancer Center effective Feb. 28 due to the lack of a medical oncologist in what Chief Medical Officer Jayant Eldurkar said he hopes will be temporary.

THE DALLES — Mid-Columbia Medical Center will suspend medical oncology services at Celilo Cancer Center effective Feb. 28 due to the lack of a medical oncologist in what Chief Medical

02/01/2023

Gorge Local — In Business: T & T Coffee and Bagels brings friends together

THE DALLES — Tara Woolsey of The Dalles and Tabatha Abrams of Lyle are both first cousins and good friends. The two worked together for several years at Petite Provence in The Dalles, so it was not unusual for these two to collaborate.

THE DALLES — Tara Woolsey of The Dalles and Tabatha Abrams of Lyle are both first cousins and good friends. The two worked together for several years at Petite Provence

02/01/2023

The Dalles Little League (TDLL) junior umpire corps needs volunteers

Interested in being an umpire for The Dalles Little League?

02/01/2023

Original Courthouse hosts history forums

THE DALLES — The Original Wasco County Courthouse, 410 W. Second Place, hosts its annual Regional History Forum each Saturday in February. Programs are held in the upstairs courtroom at 1:30 p.m.

THE DALLES — The Original Wasco County Courthouse, 410 W. Second Place, hosts its annual Regional History Forum each Saturday in February. Programs are held in the upstairs courtroom at

02/01/2023

What's in the Sky: Look for ‘Green Comet’

Welcome to February, our shortest month of the year. With the progression of the seasons, we are starting to see longer days and shorter nights — in February, we’ll see a gain of some 79 minutes of daylight from the first to the 28th.

Welcome to February, our shortest month of the year. With the progression of the seasons, we are starting to see longer days and shorter nights — in February, we’ll see

01/31/2023

Death notices and service announcements: Feb. 1, 2023

Death and service announcements are updated throughout the week on the Columbia Gorge News website.

Joan Ellen Moranville, Denise Morris, Verna Mae Boyette, Gary James VanWambeke, Kaarin Lind Brown, Lila Geraldine Rios, Daniel Joseph Wright, Hildegard Reinertsen, Wallace Alan Sprenger, Michael Timothy Antonowicz, Oleta Fern

01/31/2023

What's Happening: Week of Jan. 30, 2023

What's happening this week? Event listing for the Columbia River Gorge.

What’s Happening is a free service of Columbia Gorge News and may be edited for length. Send to [email protected].

01/30/2023

Tech scholarship application window opens

The Gorge Tech Alliance awards the annual Corwin Hardham Memorial Scholarship to Gorge high school seniors pursuing post-secondary degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

The Gorge Tech Alliance awards the annual Corwin Hardham Memorial Scholarship to Gorge high school seniors pursuing post-secondary degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Eligible

01/30/2023

Guiding Good Choices returns to Goldendale

Parents are invited to register for Guiding Good Choices, a free and confidential series designed around promoting healthy development and reducing risky behavior for children as they enter their teenage years, beginning Feb. 21.

Parents invited to build stronger bonds with youth

01/30/2023

An evening fundraiser for Lovin’ Your Brain

Emily Styles remembers the first time she heard of LoveYourBrain. Back in 2014, the organization’s founder Kevin Pearce gave a presentation about the life-changing brain injury he sustained while snowboarding a high-level trick in the superpipe.

Emily Styles remembers the first time she heard of LoveYourBrain. Back in 2014, the organization’s founder Kevin Pearce gave a presentation about the life-changing brain injury he sustained while snowboarding

01/29/2023

Education Corner: Understanding history and how government operates

Helping our children understand how our government operates allows them to understand better what is happening within our country.

01/28/2023

Young Voices: The Earth Project (includes photo gallery)

The White Salmon Library gallery is exhibiting The Earth Portrait Project, “All Hands On Earth,” until Jan. 31.

01/28/2023

Kegler's Corner: MTS, Bloom win in league play

Last week, MTS won the second round in the Monday Industrial league. It wasn’t even close. MTS won by 31.5 points over their nearest competition, Hood River Supply. Congratulations to MTS teammates Mike Bosse, Mac Proffitt and Steve Byers.

Last week, MTS won the second round in the Monday Industrial league. It wasn’t even close. MTS won by 31.5 points over their nearest competition, Hood River Supply. Congratulations to

01/28/2023

Glenwood News: Catching up with Glenwood High grads

I love sharing news of our Glenwood graduates. I had planned to visit with at least two Glenwood graduates over the holidays and catch up on what’s going on in their lives.

I love sharing news of our Glenwood graduates. I had planned to visit with at least two Glenwood graduates over the holidays and catch up on what’s going on in