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Mt. Hood Cycling Classic rides into the sunset

Racing action starts Friday in last of event’s history

After 10 years of entertaining spectators with high-speed racing action and attracting competitors from around the world to experience some of the most grueling and scenic stages in the nation, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic will ride into the sunset Sunday evening. And as a fitting end to the 11-year history of the event, Sunday’s final stage will put riders through what has become famous as one of the most brutal but spectacular race courses in America — the Three Summits Road Race.

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Big Horse still kickin'

Hood River's oldest brew pub turns 25

A certain vigor was always needed to run a three-story restaurant.

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Let the hops and malt speak’: talking beer with Big Horse’s Derrak Smith

Derrak Smith is the youngest brewer in any of the county’s five commercial breweries, and he works in the oldest, and smallest, ale house. Smith’s story is a unique one, even in the diverse field of ale authors in our midst. He works alone in a four-barrel system that expanded to six tanks last year from the original four installed by his boss, Randy Orzeck, who was the first Big Horse brewer. In a brewing tradition seen all over Europe, he is handcrafting beers one floor below the pub where it is served. Big Horse has this in common with Full Sail and Solera, where pub areas also are located directly above the tanks.

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Joe Renault: A lock-down guy

Corps of Engineers honors Cascade Locks man for 50 years of service

Joe Renault’s award certainly came through the proper channel.

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    Let the hops and malt speak’: talking beer with Big Horse’s Derrak Smith

    Derrak Smith is the youngest brewer in any of the county’s five commercial breweries, and he works in the oldest, and smallest, ale house. Smith’s story is a unique one, even in the diverse field of ale authors in our midst. He works alone in a four-barrel system that expanded to six tanks last year from the original four installed by his boss, Randy Orzeck, who was the first Big Horse brewer. In a brewing tradition seen all over Europe, he is handcrafting beers one floor below the pub where it is served. Big Horse has this in common with Full Sail and Solera, where pub areas also are located directly above the tanks.

    Summer fun for everyone at county library branches

    Hood River County Library District welcomes everyone — kids, teens, and adults — to participate in the libraries’ special reading programs this summer. Prizes will be given out to those who reach their goals.

    Providence offers grief support for children, adults

    Providence Hospice of the Gorge has support groups for grieving adults and children and teens, as described below:

    Horizon students go outside to study drones

    Students at Horizon Christian School tackled a topic that touches the lives of Columbia Gorge residents and beyond — unmanned aerial systems, more commonly known to many as drones.

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    Trailer overturns, blocks I-84

    Interstate 84 westbound lanes west of Cascade Locks were briefly blocked Sunday afternoon when a travel trailer overturned. One person received minor injury not requiring transport to a hospital.

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    Tease photo

    Let the hops and malt speak’: talking beer with Big Horse’s Derrak Smith

    Derrak Smith is the youngest brewer in any of the county’s five commercial breweries, and he works in the oldest, and smallest, ale house. Smith’s story is a unique one, even in the diverse field of ale authors in our midst. He works alone in a four-barrel system that expanded to six tanks last year from the original four installed by his boss, Randy Orzeck, who was the first Big Horse brewer. In a brewing tradition seen all over Europe, he is handcrafting beers one floor below the pub where it is served. Big Horse has this in common with Full Sail and Solera, where pub areas also are located directly above the tanks.

    History in Graffiti style

    The newest mural at Hood River Middle School is both companion and counterpoint to the older murals located across the west courtyard.

    Pet of the Week: Toby is ‘adorable, blossoming’

    This week volunteers at Adopt A Dog have selected Toby as the program’s adoptable pet of the week. They describe him as follows:

    Dogs at Work to benefit HRAAD

    As a benefit for Hood River Adopt A Dog, local veterinarian and herding dog trainer Dr. Cynthia Mills will demonstrate the herding skills of her award winning dogs, Folly, Mango, and Krayken on June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.