Columbia Gorge News

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

01/28/2023

Friends launch ‘Treasures in Hi-Res’ photo contest

Friends of the Columbia Gorge — a Portland-based conservation organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — is now accepting submissions for its eighth annual photo contest.

Friends of the Columbia Gorge — a Portland-based conservation organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — is now accepting submissions for its

01/28/2023

Wasco County terminates state Marine Board contract

Wasco County terminated its service contract to provide marine patrols for the Oregon State Marine Board during a Jan. 18 meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

County will purchase boat, continue to provide services

01/27/2023

Board member sought for CGCC

Columbia Gorge Community College is looking for a new board member.

01/27/2023

2023 White Salmon short-term rental renewal permit application due Jan. 31

The 2023 Short-term Rental Renewal Permit Application (including the Legacy renewal permit) is now available on the City's short-term rental page.

01/27/2023

Forest Carbon Project proposal introduced for HR county

This month’s Hood River County Board of Commissioners’ meeting boasted three new faces, Chair Jennifer Euwer, Commissioner District 1 Leti V. Moretti, and Commissioner District 3 Ed Weathers.

County Administrator files plan to retire

01/27/2023

Replacement School Levy on Feb. 14 ballot

Lyle School District board of directors approved a replacement enrichment levy to appear on the Feb. 14 special election ballot. The current levy will expire on Dec. 31, 2023.

01/27/2023

Senior News: Communication with medical staff is key

Recently I’ve been on a hot streak seeing a doctor or a primary care provider once every month, and each time I go fearing what they’ll discover.

Recently I’ve been on a hot streak seeing a doctor or a primary care provider once every month, and each time I go fearing what they’ll discover. And I’ll tell

01/27/2023

Wasco County DA seeking dismissal of over 100 convictions

Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis is seeking the dismissal of over convictions following the publication of an independent report that reviewed cases involving a dishonest former The Dalles police officer. Further reporting to come.

From Alice Lundell, Director of Communications with the Oregon Justice Resource Center—

01/27/2023

City holds special meeting to amend airport agreement

THE DALLES — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, The Dalles City Council met in a special session in order to add an amendment to the city’s airport management agreement with Klickitat County and Aviation Management Services.

THE DALLES — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, The Dalles City Council met in a special session in order to add an amendment to the city’s airport management agreement with Klickitat

01/26/2023

Gorge Local — In Business: Sustain Home offers natural approach to home design

Sustain has found a new home in one of the former Sheppard’s Buildings on State Street in downtown Hood River.

HOOD RIVER — What do lifestyle towns and wall plaster have in common?

01/26/2023

This week in history: Jan. 25, 2023

Looking back at this week in Columbia Gorge history.

1923 — 100 years ago

01/26/2023

Guest Commentary: Lack of childcare hurts business profits and the U.S. economy

"The coronavirus pandemic closures clearly showed Americans the vital link between child care and the U.S. economy. For parents to stay employed and provide for their families, childcare is essential."

Here is a simple word problem.

01/26/2023

Dr. Marta Cronin announces CGCC departure

Dr. Cronin leaves CGCC, UPDATED 01-26 to correct Chief Financial Officer name and add new information regarding Dr. Cronin's future work and CGCC's process of selecting a new president.

Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, president of Columbia Gorge Community College since July 2018, has announced her pending resignation, effective June 30.

01/26/2023

Bookmobile meets people where they are

ODELL — You can walk into Hood River County Library District’s fourth branch, but you must wait until it comes to a complete stop.

01/26/2023

Making Room: No. 8: Showcase your home

A succinct ad that describes basic details about your room and its location is a start. Consider paying more, though, for a longer ad.

01/26/2023

“Ripcord” premiering in Bingen this week

Big Britches Productions will open their first show of the season, “Ripcord,” on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theater. “Ripcord” is a comic drama by David Lindsay-Abaire and Joe Garoutte is bringing it to the stage as both set designer and dir…

Big Britches Productions will open their first show of the season, “Ripcord,” on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theater. “Ripcord” is a comic drama by David Lindsay-Abaire

01/25/2023

Officer Rooks settling into new community

WHITE SALMON — The Bingen-White Salmon Police Department recently hired a sixth officer to its force, Kelsey Rooks, who is providing more than a decade of experience to the department.

01/25/2023

Your Voice, week of Jan. 25-31

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.

Vote yes for kids

01/25/2023

Perez addresses constituents: Washington 3rd District Rep. holds town hall in Stevenson

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington’s 3rd Congressional District Representative, returned to southwest Washington following the start of her first term in Congress to hold her first public town hall since her election in 2022.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington’s 3rd Congressional District Representative, returned to southwest Washington following the start of her first term in Congress to hold her first public town hall since her

01/25/2023

Bridge denied federal funds for 2022

On Friday, Jan. 20 the port issued a press release saying none of their federal grant applications were accepted. Executive Director, Kevin Greenwood said the port is hopeful for other funding opportunities this upcoming year.

On Friday, Jan. 20 the port issued a press release saying none of their federal grant applications were accepted. Executive Director, Kevin Greenwood said the port is hopeful for other

01/25/2023

Entertainment Update, week of Jan. 25 - 31

Entertainment Update is a weekly listing of live performances happening in our communities. Submit entries by email to Jacob Bertram at [email protected], or call 541-296-2141 ext. 106. Entries are free of charge and are published as space permit

Entertainment Update is a weekly listing of live performances happening in our communities. Submit entries by email to Jacob Bertram at [email protected], or call 541-296-2141 ext. 106. Entries are free

01/25/2023

HRCSD earns ninth clean audit

While the full report will be presented to the board from the auditor at the next board meeting, Polkinghorn said the clean audit is a benchmark of financial transparency, one of the board’s goals.

HOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District board members got good news at the Jan. 11 meeting held at Wy’east Middle School (see related story, Jan. 18 edition).

01/24/2023

‘Distinguished Citizens’ honored in The Dalles

The Dalles Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2022 Annual Distinguished Citizens Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 19, this time with the theme “Gatsby Gala.” It was catered by Beachwood Eatery with a no-host bar by Bargeway Pub.

Chamber of Commerce hosts first in-person Distinguished Citizens banquet since 2020

01/24/2023

Dr. Marta Cronin announces CGCC departure

Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, president of Columbia Gorge Community College since July 2018, has announced her pending resignation, effective June 30.

01/24/2023

Death notices and service announcements, Jan. 25, 2023

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

Connie Louise Sigsbee, Doris Joann Meredith, Alishia Ranee Jallen, David Trubachik, Alexander Buster Klantchnek, Eugene Kline Ritchie, Linda Lorrain Harmon, Peter John Brachmann

01/24/2023

What's Happening: Week of Jan. 23, 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].

01/23/2023

High Desert Museum accepting 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize submissions

BEND — The High Desert Museum is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The prize honors outstanding literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place, and desert literacy.

BEND — The High Desert Museum is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The prize honors outstanding literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place,

01/22/2023

Hood River Elks December Students of the Month

Hood River Elks Lodge 1507 has selected Hood River Valley High School seniors Elise Davis and Lara Clute as its December Students of the Month.

Hood River Elks Lodge 1507 has selected Hood River Valley High School seniors Elise Davis and Lara Clute as its December Students of the Month. Each received a cash award

01/22/2023

The City Council: A fictional narrative of rural life in the American West: Episode 205: Adages and Quips of Warhaven

The City Council is a work of fiction that sprang from observing contentious politicians. This creative writing is set in the imaginary western town of Warhaven, which lies at the confluence of the Rushing and Big rivers.

There are valleys in the world, hidden from the imperialist invaders and the epidemic pathogens, places that, being insular, remain safe when the rest of the planet is ablaze with

01/21/2023

Kegler's Corner: Rob Miller rolls 724, leads Team of the Week

Rob Miller led everyone in scoring at Hood River’s venerable Orchard Lanes last week as he rolled a superb 724 three game series in the Fraternal league.

Team of the Week

01/21/2023

Testing homes for radon gas important

The best time to test for radon is during the heating season — the winter months — when windows and doors are closed tight. It’s why Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recognizes National Radon Action Month during January.

State program urges home testing during Radon Action Month

01/21/2023

Columbia Gorge STEM Hub announces Educator Microgrants

The STEM Hub received an even greater number of submissions than last year, with representation from PreK-college teachers, administrators and out-of-school educators from across all five Oregon counties in the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub serving area.

THE DALLES — This year’s winning of 2022-2023 Educator Microgrants recipients demonstrated a commitment to equity, expanding access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (STEM plus Arts)