Fire stalled, landslide threat remains
Little growth came at the Eagle Creek fire since cooler weather and rain settled in. Read more
XC girls and boys finish strong at Skip Sparks
The HRV boys and girls cross country teams hosted their annual Hood River Skip Sparks XC Festival Sept. 19. Read more
HRV Soccer: Late-game heroics
It’s unusual for a high school team to play its fall season home opener three weeks into September, but for the HRV boys’ soccer team, th... Read more
Fun, or learning, or both: A week full of local events and activities
Looking for something to do this weekend — and beyond? This list offers a variety of options, from music and stories to gardening and aft... Read more
Symbol of Peace
Austrian exchange student Stefan Salmer talks with Judy Dutcher and other Rotarians Thursday as Hood River Rotary dedicated the third Pea... Read more
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News
Monday in CL: Fire recovery information presented at Port Pavilion
Fire recovery: What happens next?
Thank you, firefighters
More images of community appreciation expressed to firefighters and first responders: Charburger Restaurant, a private vehicle on the Heights, and Hood River Seventh Day Adventist’s signboard on Cascade Avenue.
Summer of Smoke
Susan Crowley’s early-September image of a kiteboarder on the Hood River Sandbar invokes the pervasive impacts of the Eagle Creek fire.
Foundation gives $50,000 to library for collections, projects
The Hood River County Library Foundation donated more than $50,000 to the Hood River County Library District for the upcoming 2017-18 fiscal year, helping to bridge a gap in the collection budget as well as funding new and continuing projects.
Hawk Migration Festival Sept. 23
HawkWatch International (HWI) partners with USFS Mt. Hood National Forest, Portland Audubon, and Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum to host a Hawk Migration Festival on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sports
HRV Soccer: Late-game heroics
It’s unusual for a high school team to play its fall season home opener three weeks into September, but for the HRV boys’ soccer team, that was the case this week. On Sept. 19, the Eagles welcomed La Salle Prep for a non-conference matchup.
XC girls and boys finish strong at Skip Sparks
The HRV boys and girls cross country teams hosted their annual Hood River Skip Sparks XC Festival Sept. 19.
Volleyball completes sweep of Hermiston and The Dalles
After great play at the Century tournament last weekend, the Eagles volleyball team fought their way back to .500 and were 4-4 on the season.
HRV girls soccer win 1-0 on the road before dropping home opener
After 10 days without any competition for the HRV girls’ soccer team, they finally were back out on the field Tuesday as they traveled to La Salle to play the Falcons.
HRV water polo continues to roll past competition
The Hood River Valley girls water polo team took on Grant High School on Tuesday in a Mt. Hood Conference league game. The game was played at the Sandy Aquatic Center since Grant does not have a pool of its own.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 23 edition
Bridge toll tie-ups; Clearcut sidestep; more
Editor’s Notebook: Helping kids be better readers is a SMART move
I won an award and haven’t even bragged about it to my brothers.
Another Voice: Finding ‘Best of All Worlds’ in the area of cell tower permit requests
Who doesn’t want their cell phone to have a strong signal, with lots of bars?
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 20 edition
A fine example; Thankful; New bridge needed; more
‘Overwhelming enthusiasm’: Community comes together for firefighters
Our community responded with overwhelming enthusiasm last week after the Hood River News asked for items of need for our fire crews and emergency responders.
Upcoming Events
Gorge Windbags Toastmaster Meeting
Tue, Sept. 26, 12 PMSenior Meals at the Lyle Community Center
Tue, Sept. 26, 12 PMInsurance 101
Tue, Sept. 26, 12 PMGrief Support Group
Tue, Sept. 26, 3 PMASPIRE Training
Tue, Sept. 26, 7 PMMusic Classes for Kids Ages 0-5
Wed, Sept. 27, 9 AMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Wed, Sept. 27, 9:30 AMStrong Women Exercise Class-Cascade Locks
Wed, Sept. 27, 10 AMLa Leche League Meeting
Wed, Sept. 27, 11 AMParkhurst Place Assisted Living Open House
Wed, Sept. 27, 1 PMEnergy Plan Town Hall
Wed, Sept. 27, 7 PMHood River Toastmasters
Thu, Sept. 28, 6:30 AMHood River Art Club's Weekly Meeting
Thu, Sept. 28, 10 AMStory time at Hood River Library
Thu, Sept. 28, 10:30 AMCommunity Meals at the Mt. Hood Town Hall
Thu, Sept. 28, 11:30 AMTai Chi
Thu, Sept. 28, 2:30 PMFun with Fluency
Thu, Sept. 28, 5 PMThe Tangled Skirt
Thu, Sept. 28, 7:30 PMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Fri, Sept. 29, 9:30 AMHood River Art Club's Weekly Meeting
Fri, Sept. 29, 10 AMGorge Women in Black
Fri, Sept. 29, 12 PMHawk Merlin Studios hosts artist Janet Rothermel
Fri, Sept. 29, 12 PMHood River Farmers' Market
Sat, Sept. 30, 9 AMHood River Farmers Market
Sat, Sept. 30, 9 AMMusic Classes for Kids Ages 0-5
Sat, Sept. 30, 9 AMCreating Sacred Spaces & Altars
Sat, Sept. 30, 11 AMTHE LATINO EXPERIENCE IN HOOD RIVER
Sat, Sept. 30, 12 PMHawk Merlin Studios hosts artist Janet Rothermel
Sat, Sept. 30, 12 PMIntro to Geocaching
Sat, Sept. 30, 12:30 PMFifth Annual Love Your Community Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser
Sat, Sept. 30, 3 PM
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Latest blogs
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Independent film ‘Neither Wolf Nor Dog’ in Hood River this week
Author's journey into the Native American realm comes to life in independent movie release, and creates a unique friendship with a top rock and roll star.
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Doug MacLeod in The Dalles June 17
Award winning blues guitarist plays St Peter's Church June 17
Gorge Life
Hawk Migration Festival Sept. 23
HawkWatch International (HWI) partners with USFS Mt. Hood National Forest, Portland Audubon, and Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum to host a Hawk Migration Festival on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ Sunday
The Columbia Center for the Arts has rescheduled the showing of the National Theater Live broadcast “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,” starring Daniel Radcliffe (“Harry Potter”), Joshua McGuire (“The Hour”) and David Haig (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”), for Sunday, Sept. 24 at noon.
Fun, or learning, or both: A week full of local events and activities
Looking for something to do this weekend — and beyond? This list offers a variety of options, from music and stories to gardening and after school activities.
‘HeART of Our Gorge’
Troutdale Fall Arts Fest supports communities impacted by wildfires
The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual Fall Festival of the Arts event Sept. 23-24 at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. This juried event of 40-60 artists is free and includes Hood River ceramicist Rebecca Brochu among the artists.