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Lead stories
Easter egg hunt returns Saturday at Jackson Park
The annual Community Easter Egg Hunt and Safety Fair will be held Saturday, April 19, at Jackson Park.
Hard-Pressed a resounding success
Gauging the success of a first-ever event can be “a bit of a crapshoot,” says Mike Glover, executive director of the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. Will people show up? Will the weather cooperate? Will people enjoy themselves
Great day for a race as e-cars spin around downtown course
HRV senior Adam McCaw leads regional series
Adam McCaw of Hood River positioned himself for regional electric car dominance with his win Saturday in the 13th annual race in downtown Hood River.
Tax-Aide Credit: AARP, IRS honor Marilyn Wall for 30 years as volunteer
Marilyn Wall’s is a life with taxes, and she likes it.
News
Microchip clinic April 26
Join Hood River Adopt A Dog for the second-annual Adopt A Dog Microchip Clinic during the annual city-wide yard sale event in Cascade Locks on Saturday, April 26, from 10 am to 1 p.m. It will be held at the old fire station on WaNaPa, next to the post office.
Oka weds Cooper
Lauren Oka and Trevor Cooper were married Feb. 1, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church in Portland, Ore., with the reception at McMenamin’s Edgefield in Troutdale.
Thomsen, Rummel to marry
Meagan Thomsen, of Hood River, and David Rummel, of Tacoma, Wash., have announced their engagement. They will be married Saturday, Sept. 27, in The Dalles.
Kaleidescope: Firefighters gain in-house knowledge, as structure is torched in west Hood River neighborhood
A rare practice burn in a Hood River residential neighborhood recently gave firefighters from several Hood River County agencies the chance to practice hose handling techniques and other interior and exterior strategies for suppressing a house fire.
FitzSimons flies to National titles
When Sean FitzSimons entered the U.S.A. Snowboard and Freeski Association National Championship this year, it was the fourth time the 13-year-old snowboarder from Hood River competed in the event.
Sports
HRV Softball climbs rankings to 5A No.1
Riding a six-game winning streak, five of which have been commanding shut-outs, the Hood River Valley High School varsity softball team is now the state’s top ranked 5A team, ahead of Liberty, Sandy, Pendleton and Willamette in the top five.
FitzSimons flies to National titles
When Sean FitzSimons entered the U.S.A. Snowboard and Freeski Association National Championship this year, it was the fourth time the 13-year-old snowboarder from Hood River competed in the event.
HRV lax makes it five straight
With just three seconds remaining in the final quarter and a six-goal lead, the Hood River Valley varsity boys lacrosse team had already sealed the home win Monday night against Newberg.
HRV baseball ready for a fresh start
Eagles close pre-season with tough outing vs. Bend
The Hood River Valley varsity baseball team was hoping to rise to the occasion in a home doubleheader Saturday against one of the best Class 5A teams in the state: the No. 2-ranked Bend Lava Bears. The Eagles (6-7) struggled through both games, however, as the Bears lengthened their winning streak from five to seven with 12-1 and 10-2 blowouts over the Eagles.
Short Track Shoot-Out is Saturday in Cascade Locks
As a follow-up to last spring’s popular Gorge Short Track Series, the Cascade Locks’ EasyClimb trail system will be host to a one-day, two-race event Saturday titled The Short Track Shoot-Out Mountain Bike Race.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for April 16
Helping students succeed; Well-deserved; Common sense fix
‘Grey Lady’ gets a little lost in its 36-hour Hood River tour
The New York Times has once again found favor with the Gorge, in an article they call “Hood River in 36 hours,” published April 3 in the newspaper’s online edition.
A Blossom Welcome
This is simply a glorious time of year to be in the Hood River valley.
Letters to the Editor for April 12
Great theater coverage; No moratorium; Help needed
School Budget
Cuts and reductions increase the importance of public involvement
We are looking at a fairly bleak funding picture for Hood River County School District in 2014-15.
Local fire agencies conduct neighborhood practice burn
Events
Hood River News on Twitter
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Mapping your baseball fandom
Facebook user data shows Mariners dominate Northwest baseball fandom (except for those pesky pockets of Red Sox fans)
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
John Reischman and the Jaybirds play Bingen March 16
Top NW bluegrass band plays at the Bingen Theater!
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Making ‘Peace Be Still’ gives inspiration for local singer
A story about gospel singer Marilyn Thompson and her latest CD project "Peace Be Still."
Gorge Life
‘DamNation’ screening on April 18 benefits Columbia Riverkeeper
“DamNation,” a long-awaited documentary film about dam removal, featuring the Condit Dam removal as well as the plight of Columbia River salmon, will premiere in Hood River at the Hood River Middle School auditorium on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, benefiting Columbia Riverkeeper. The film is 87 minutes.
Learn about the Grange April 26
Rockford Community Grange celebrates Grange Month with an open house.
Tour Portland gardens with study groups May 22
OSU Home Extension Services invites the community to join the Mid-Columbia Family and Community Education Study Groups on their annual Spring Tour, set for May 22.
Roots and branches: Cousins separated by time and distance, joined by experience
My sister Ginny is making a pilgrimage to Finland next month to meet our cousin Raija Huusari for the very first time. It is one of those Internet miracles where you find long-lost relatives through Facebook postings or an advanced Google search.
