Historic Hwy. Trail segment opens west of Hood River
Outdoor aficionados in Hood River don’t have to travel far to enjoy a waterfall stroll or bike ride, and the trip just got shorter. Read more
Two new marijuana dispensaries planned in Hood River
Hood River’s roster of marijuana dispensaries may soon grow to six. Read more
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News
Mt. Hood’s Timberline Trail reopens after upgrades
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An iconic pathway around Oregon’s tallest mountain has fully reopened to the public.
Unemployment remains low in Hood River, Wasco Counties
When it comes to the lowest unemployment rates in Oregon, Hood River County remains on top, according to a report by regional economist Dallas Fridley.
Bluegrass Jamboree celebrates 17 years
The Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree filled the Wasco County Fairgrounds last weekend with hundreds of musicians and fans of bluegrass and old-time music.
Man drowns in Pine Hollow reservoir
A fisherman was reported missing Tuesday, Sept. 20, and his body found the next day in Pine Hollow Reservoir.
Discovery Center hosts ‘This Place’ discussion Oct. 8
“This Place” is a series of free, 90-minute community discussions sponsored by Oregon Humanities happening across the state this fall. One of these discussions will be in The Dalles on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive.
Sports
HRV volleyball easily wins Parkrose tourney
It was another weekend of wins for the surging HRV volleyball team, who swept the competition at Parkrose High on Saturday to claim its third tournament victory of the season.
Kegler's Corner: Blooms rule!
Last week’s league action at Hood River’s venerable Orchard Lanes produced a hatful of prodigious scores. We knew it would be a short time before the big shooters in town found the range on our brand new synthetic lanes. The team of the week reads like a who’s who in Hood River bowling.
HRV football falls to Bend in hard-played HOF game
The Hood River Valley High Eagles football team played extremely tough in a Special District 1 home game against the highly regarded and fifth-ranked Bend Lava Bears (4-0). A much younger Eagles (0-4) squad with just eight seniors made a valiant effort against a more experienced Bend team (20 seniors) and they were within two scores for most of the game last Friday.
Sports Briefs: Horizon girls look to climb out of Big Sky basement, Horizon soccer moving up the rankings
The Horizon Hawks volleyball team continues to fight to get out of the tail end of the Big Sky District, where they are currently ranked seventh of eight teams.
XC team picks up the pace at Nike Portland meet
HRV boys place fifth, girls 11th at competitive invitational
Saturday’s Nike Portland XC meet provided the first major test for the HRV cross country team and Head Coach Brandon Bertram liked what he saw, with only a few reservations.
Opinion
Road safety: New focus on a county-city challenge
Speed and stop sign scofflaws are a chronic problem at the Markham-Barrett Road intersection, where a local woman and regular walker lost her life last week when she was struck by a vehicle.
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 28
No future; Failure; Funds help students; more
Letters to the editor for Sept. 24
The PERS chill; ‘Grow up’; more
Disc-uss: Morrison rezone could serve need for housing; work toward golf park relocation
The concept of rezoning Morrison Park for developing affordable housing merits support.
Leters to the editor for Sept. 21
Act of kindness; ‘Sign of the times’; more
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Upcoming Events
Hood River Toastmasters
Thu, Sept. 29, 6:30 AMEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages
Thu, Sept. 29, 8:30 AMCreatures exhibit
Thu, Sept. 29, 10 AMHood River Art Club's Weekly Meeting
Thu, Sept. 29, 10 AMStory time at Hood River Library
Thu, Sept. 29, 10:30 AMSenior Meals at the Hood River Valley Adult Center
Thu, Sept. 29, 12 PMLiving with Persistent Pain
Thu, Sept. 29, 12 PMFall Eagle Fest
Thu, Sept. 29, 5 PMEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages
Thu, Sept. 29, 6 PMFilm, “Gaining Ground”
Thu, Sept. 29, 6 PMGAINING GROUND: A New Film on Growing Food, Empowering Communities & Changing Lives
Thu, Sept. 29, 6 PMGet Free, Local Help Finding the Best Health Insurance Plan for 2017
Thu, Sept. 29, 6 PMFALLSTOKE Celebration at STOKED Roasters!
Thu, Sept. 29, 7:30 PMCreatures exhibit
Fri, Sept. 30, 10 AMSenior Meals at the Hood River Valley Adult Center
Fri, Sept. 30, 12 PMGorge Happiness Month Kick-Off Party
Fri, Sept. 30, 5:30 PMHood River Farmers Market
Sat, Oct. 1, 9 AMMount Hood Spin-In
Sat, Oct. 1, 9 AMGorge Rocket Club Launch
Sat, Oct. 1, 9 AMHazardous Waste Collection Events
Sat, Oct. 1, 10 AMCar is King + Maryhill Arts Festival
Sat, Oct. 1, 10 AMHood River Democrats 2016 Campaign Office
Sat, Oct. 1, 11 AMCommunity Barbecue
Sat, Oct. 1, 11 AMSeeing My Time Group Course for Families
Sat, Oct. 1, 12:30 PM2016 KOOBDOOGA Community Reads Events
Sat, Oct. 1, 2 PMTeen Council Open House
Sat, Oct. 1, 2:30 PMBend in the River Ball fundraiser
Sat, Oct. 1, 5:30 PMCar is King + Maryhill Arts Festival
Sun, Oct. 2, 10 AMMagic the Gathering for Kids 8-13
Sun, Oct. 2, 1 PMGorge Grown Food Network Harvest Dinner at Mt. View Orchards
Sun, Oct. 2, 5 PM
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Nick Moss’ ‘Root to Fruit’ CD celebrates roots, future of blues
Roots-jam-band Nick Moss plays Hood River Sept. 6
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
New CD from Ruth Moody features Mark Knopfler (Podcast)
Ruth Moody and her band plays in The Dalles June 10 Podcast Interview with Jim Drake Ruth talks about her influences, collaborating with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits and how a banjo can save your songwriting. 10 min. Red House Records artist Ruth Moody and her band are coming to St. Peter’s Landmark Church in The Dalles on Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. “Ruth is a Juno Award winning songwriter and one of the founding members of the folk super-trio The Wailin' Jennys. She's currently touring behind her solo album “These Wilder Things.” Tickets are $15 at the door. Old St. Peter’s Landmark Church, 3rd & Lincoln Streets, The Dalles.
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Believing in what you believe
McDougall's CD release show in Hood River is Friday, May 20 at River City Saloon, for his newest recording “Reaching For Some Light.”
Gorge Life
Bluegrass Jamboree celebrates 17 years
The Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree filled the Wasco County Fairgrounds last weekend with hundreds of musicians and fans of bluegrass and old-time music.
Discovery Center hosts ‘This Place’ discussion Oct. 8
“This Place” is a series of free, 90-minute community discussions sponsored by Oregon Humanities happening across the state this fall. One of these discussions will be in The Dalles on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive.
High school senior expands book box project
When Lucy Fine began working to bring “little free book boxes” to Hood River last spring, she had no idea she was laying the groundwork for something significantly bigger.
All About Fall: Your guide to a bountiful, beautiful time in the Gorge
Fruit … Art … Food … Music … Fabrics