Nuttin’ to do? Our final daily activity summer guide for the Gorge
As the end of summer nears, remember there is more to do than just watch the eclipse. Here is the final installment of our School’s Out-t... Read more
‘He helped me see things in a different light’
Nate Chavez brought energy to all he did, and the response following his death seems to be in keeping with that. Read more
‘Whatever we do, do it with a purpose’
On Feb. 3, 2014, Gary Peterson lost his life to an 18-year battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA), a condition characterized by progres... Read more
FILL THE BOOT
Engineer Jason Wilkins of Hood River Fire and EMS accepts a donation from a motorist during the Aug. 5 “Fill the Boot” campaign at 13th a... Read more
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News
Bingen blood drive Aug. 30
Insitu sponsors an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its Eagle Point facility, 901 E. Bingen Point Way, Bingen.
Reader Photos: Enjoying the Eclipse
Hood River News invites readers to submit photos for web or print publication.
Eclipse Scenes
The solar eclipse brought together onlookers in Hood River for a lively scene today shortly after 10 a.m.
Pet of the Week: Roxy is happy, friendly girl
Beautiful Roxy has been selected by volunteers as Adopt A Dog’s adoptable pet of the week, who describe her as the happiest girl around! She loves everybody she meets and sure knows how to bring a smile to volunteers’ faces.
‘Walk with Ease’ starts in September
The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease program will be offered starting Sept. 11 at Wilson Park, Second and May streets, Hood River.
Sports
‘Whatever we do, do it with a purpose’
On Feb. 3, 2014, Gary Peterson lost his life to an 18-year battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA), a condition characterized by progressive problems with movement that attacks the immune system. Inspired by the courageous life his father lived, his son carries on his legacy.
Portland Timbers Regional Training Center tryouts Aug. 23 and 26
The Portland Timbers will be creating a Regional Training Center in Hood River to help identify and develop more soccer players in the Gorge.
Ryan Zeller returns home from Russia
Ryan Zeller, a junior wrestler at HRVHS, is back home after a 15-day journey to Russia with the Oregon Wrestling Cultural Exchange team.
HRVHS water polo and cross country have titles to defend
Practice has officially started for HRVHS fall sports, and for the Girls Water Polo team, they enter this year with all eyes on them as defending Mt. Hood Conference and 5A State champions.
Wrestling: ‘A trip that the girls won't ever forget’
Two coaches and 12 student-athletes participated in the first Oregon Girls Wrestling Cultural Exchange. This year's team traveled through three provinces of Canada and four U.S. states, visiting four universities that have womens wrestling teams.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Aug. 19
Painful history; Support immigrants; more
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Two guys, one contested parking space, two police officers: one wonders
The paper was out and an otherwise quiet Tuesday afternoon brought a scanner call I just had to go check out: two drivers refusing to relinquish one parking spot. What we heard was that one guy was preparing to back into a space when another guy squeezed in and stole it from behind. But both were stuck at angles, and blocking traffic.
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 16 edition
Condemn hatred; Wants to help; more
City of Hood River: Mayor asks Rep. Walden to ‘join our collective call’ on energy
The Hood River City Council would like to bring you up to speed related to the Hood River Energy Plan, currently being developed as a collaboration of seven local partners including the City of Hood River, the County of Hood River, the City of Cascade Locks, the Port of Cascade Locks, the Port of Hood River, Energy Trust of Oregon, and the Ford Family Foundation.
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 12 edition
‘Trumpian’ letter, Columnist apology, PERS change needed, more
Upcoming Events
Gorge Windbags Toastmaster Meeting
Tue, Aug. 22, 12 PMSenior Meals at the Lyle Community Center
Tue, Aug. 22, 12 PMGrief Support Group
Tue, Aug. 22, 3 PMTuesday Night Gaming for Teens
Tue, Aug. 22, 4:30 PMMusic Classes for Kids Ages 0-5
Wed, Aug. 23, 9 AMSpeak to Me Language Group
Wed, Aug. 23, 9 AMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Wed, Aug. 23, 9:30 AMStrong Women Exercise Class-Cascade Locks
Wed, Aug. 23, 10 AMLa Leche League Meeting
Wed, Aug. 23, 11 AMTeen Social Skills Workshop
Wed, Aug. 23, 11 AMOregon Sweet Cherry Commission Meeting
Wed, Aug. 23, 11:15 AMReptile Man
Wed, Aug. 23, 1 PMReptile Man
Wed, Aug. 23, 1 PMBilingual Music at the Cascade Locks Library
Wed, Aug. 23, 1:30 PMEat Smart, Live Strong
Wed, Aug. 23, 2:30 PMSwim Bus
Wed, Aug. 23, 3 PMReptile Man
Wed, Aug. 23, 5:30 PMReptile Man
Wed, Aug. 23, 5:30 PM“Get Over It and Get On With It”
Wed, Aug. 23, 6:45 PMHood River Toastmasters
Thu, Aug. 24, 6:30 AMFVRL Foundation Used Hardbound Fiction Book Sale: Flash Fiction Sale!
Thu, Aug. 24, 9 AMHood River Art Club's Weekly Meeting
Thu, Aug. 24, 10 AMCollette Travel Presentation / fundraiser
Thu, Aug. 24, 10 AMStory time at Hood River Library
Thu, Aug. 24, 10:30 AMCommunity Meals at the Mt. Hood Town Hall
Thu, Aug. 24, 11:30 AMCrafterNOON
Thu, Aug. 24, 2 PMTai Chi
Thu, Aug. 24, 2:30 PMFamily Chess Club
Thu, Aug. 24, 5 PMWasco County Fair and Rodeo
Thu, Aug. 24Strong Women Exercise Classes
Fri, Aug. 25, 9:30 AM
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Gorge Life
‘Terrific Tale of Thumbelina’ Aug. 25 at Arts Center
Join Columbia Center for the Arts on Friday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. for The Oregon Shadow Theater’s (OST) production of “The Terrific Tale of Thumbelina.” Oregon Shadow Theater is a Portland-based company specializing in the art of shadow puppetry.
‘Wheels of Hope’ nominations sought
The radio stations of Bicoastal Media are teaming with Northshore Medical Group to launch their annual campaign to help a Columbia Gorge family in need. “Wheels of Hope” will provide a deserving family lacking transportation a 2007 Honda Accord from Griffith Motors to help them meet their daily needs.
Church News: St. Mary’s holds retirement party for Rev. Maag
Covenant Hood River Church offers classes
St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host a retirement party for longtime pastor Rev. Ron Maag on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 3-6 p.m. on the church lawn. The potluck is open to the community. He will retire at the end of August.
Nuttin’ to do? Our final daily activity summer guide for the Gorge
As the end of summer nears, remember there is more to do than just watch the eclipse. Here is the final installment of our School’s Out-to-Labor Day list of one-a-day activities for the busy Gorge summer. (As this is intended for fun, we have not included “back to school shopping.”)