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Lead stories
Tim Snyder wants to take his passion for music Underground
Tim Snyder has been hitting the streets and handing out business cards to let people know about his dream project of establishing the Underground Music Station — a music lesson, rehearsal and recording space conveniently located in downtown Hood River.
Columbia River Gorge’s pikas may be valuable indicator species for climate change
The Columbia River Gorge is home to an unusual population of pikas, possibly the most adorable harbingers of climate change.
Teacher Adam Smith returns from rare visit to Arctic Svalbard
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Except for bears — bears will kill you.”
Horizon senior wins Fort Dalles Rodeo
The cheers and chatter of hundreds of rousted rodeo-goers mingled with the chorus of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” echoing across the brightly-lit Milt Tomilson Arena Saturday night in The Dalles.
Hood River beats out Benton County for lowest unemployment
Hood River County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage point in June to 5.2 percent, which was good enough to rank as Oregon’s lowest, just below Benton County’s 5.3 percent.
News
Who’s on first? What’s on Second?
It took her over 55 years, but my mother finally forgot my name the other day. I don’t blame her.
Cycle Oregon 2014 launches in The Dalles
City will be the start and finish for Oregon’s biggest bicycle event in September 2014.
Munk makes world President’s Team
HRV alumni Jon Munk still rockin’ in the lacrosse world
In the words of his players, Jon Munk got “mad props” last week for his performance in the World Lacrosse Championships.
Columbia Gorge Lions plan Old Timers’ Picnic
Columbia Gorge Lions took a brief rest after organizing last month’s Sternwheeler Days in Cascade Locks.
Sheriff Log for July 23
July 13 to 20
Sports
Munk makes world President’s Team
HRV alumni Jon Munk still rockin’ in the lacrosse world
In the words of his players, Jon Munk got “mad props” last week for his performance in the World Lacrosse Championships.
Horizon senior wins Fort Dalles Rodeo
The cheers and chatter of hundreds of rousted rodeo-goers mingled with the chorus of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” echoing across the brightly-lit Milt Tomilson Arena Saturday night in The Dalles.
Ways of the Wind: It’s all good in the Hood
Are windsurfers and kiteboarders finally realizing they are doing virtually the same sport?
HRMS claims first girls Gorge-area middle school soccer league title
Hood River Middle School defeated The Dalles Middle School in a nail-biting league final that went to shootouts after a 4-4 tie.
14th annual kitefest runs July 25-27 in Stevenson
The 2014 Bridge of the Gods Kitefest in Stevenson is set for next weekend, with the pro contest July 25, the amateur event July 26 and the Blow-out July 27. In its 14th year, the event is touted as the longest-running amateur kiteboarding competition in the country, and has successfully served as a platform for many young men and women aspiring to climb the ranks of the sport from amateur to professional.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for July 23
GOP: Stop blocking ACA; Only one question
Fair Time: Look for the soul of the fair
All roads lead to the fair this week.
State of the City: Health of Hood River requires ‘world class planning’
Arthur Babitz presented his final State of the City Address to Hood River Rotary on July 17. It is edited slightly for space reasons.
Letters to the editor for July 19
Re-think venues; Keep calm; Spay feral cats; Old menu meets new
Give Blood
During the summer, blood donations typically drop off dramatically as donors go on vacation and schools close, but the need for blood never takes a holiday.
Sternwheeler Days 2014 in Cascade Locks
Events
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Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Curtis Salgado makes Hood River stop July 19
Blues icon talks about his Gorge roots, recording a new record with the Phantom Band and why he likes the new healthcare system
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Double music bill may add to upcoming heat wave
Jamie Wyatt, Turkuaz at Springhouse July 15 promises hot tunes for an even hotter day
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Getting back in the Loop with Arthur Lee Land
Arthur Lee Land will be at the CEBU Lounge on Saturday, July 12. His solo live-looping show incorporates folk-rock, Afro-grass and electronic wizardry into a one-of-a-kind experience.
Gorge Life
Who’s on first? What’s on Second?
It took her over 55 years, but my mother finally forgot my name the other day. I don’t blame her.
Rasmussen’s Van Gogh Days returns Aug. 2
Van Gogh Days, celebrating the beauty of summer’s signature flower — the sunflower — returns to Rasmussen Farms in the heart of Oregon’s Hood River Valley Aug. 2-3.
Cycle Oregon 2014 launches in The Dalles
City will be the start and finish for Oregon’s biggest bicycle event in September 2014.
Teacher Adam Smith returns from rare visit to Arctic Svalbard
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Except for bears — bears will kill you.”
