Shoreline trail widened under HR Bridge
Shoreline Trail got special attention this month, with new paving and safety improvements. Read more
Defeat the Heat: Officials urge safe beach use, paddling preparedness
Hood River faces temperatures around 98 degrees Saturday, with no tailing cooldown — Sunday may rear up as a scorcher in the triple digits. Read more
U.S. Hwy 30 bridge work underway
Crews have launched an overhaul of three historic bridges on the Columbia River Historic Highway west of Mosier. Road work began this wee... Read more
HRVHS alumnus Kyle Beam signs with Milwaukee Brewers
Monday morning, Kyle Beam woke up and reported to his first day of work at Beam Excavating and A-1 Septic Tank Service. By the end of the... Read more
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News
Citizen group rises to oppose Westside plan
A new citizen group has formed to oppose the proposed City of Hood River’s Westside Concept Plan.
Defeat the Heat: Officials urge safe beach use, paddling preparedness
Hood River faces temperatures around 98 degrees Saturday, with no tailing cooldown — Sunday may rear up as a scorcher in the triple digits.
Culvert repair project at Indian Creek will begin June 26
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will make repairs starting Monday to the culvert under OR 281 (12th Street), which has become damaged over time. This culvert carries Indian Creek below the highway.
Students from Hood River selected for China trip
Two Hood River Valley High School students will attend the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp.
Art of Community revised
Revisions to the Art of Community walking tour (aka Big Art) gallery, now in its third-year, are complete.
Sports
HRVHS alumnus Kyle Beam signs with Milwaukee Brewers
Monday morning, Kyle Beam woke up and reported to his first day of work at Beam Excavating and A-1 Septic Tank Service. By the end of the day, Beam had a new job: professional baseball player.
HRVHS makes list of top Oregon public schools for athletes
Hood River Valley High School has found plenty of success with its sports teams over the years, particularly in the last few, racking up multiple state titles.
Warnings for misconduct, other rule changes in store for next basketball season
Effective with the 2017-18 high school basketball season, play will be stopped and an official warning will be given to the head coach — and recorded in the scorebook — for misconduct by the coach or other bench personnel unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be assessed.
Rivera walk-off double highlights Oilers Father’s Day tourney
The Hood River Oilers baseball team enjoyed tremendous success in winning three of four games in a June 16-18 tournament.
Gorge Explorer: Be mindful of trail conditions; don’t be afraid to turn back
With all this warm weather we’ve had the past few days, it’s easy to forget about the snow still lingering at high elevations from the brutal winter.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for June 24
Letters to the Editor for June 24
Hang up and walk: Distracted pedestrians are on the rise
While countless campaigns urge distracted motorists to “hang up and drive,” a new poll from Public Employees Mutual Insurance Company (PEMCO) Insurance shows smartphone wielding pedestrians pose an increasing threat on streets and sidewalks, and a majority of Northwest drivers aren’t happy about it.
Letters to the Editor for June 21
Confused local; Not ‘clever’; more
Another Voice: New legislation is win-win for community college students
Even though most of the headlines about the 2017 legislative session have been dominated by the budget discussion, I’m very proud to highlight a piece of policy work that I’ve been actively involved with over the last few months. This legislation will have lasting benefits for Oregon students and once again establish Oregon as an example of increasing access and affordability to higher education.
Letters to the Editor for June 17
The Behemoth; Artists’ opportunity; We are all human; more
Photo gallery
Upcoming Events
Maryhill Museum of Art – Free Counties
Sun, June 25, 10 AMGorge Cohousing Meeting
Sun, June 25, 1 PMSpamalot
Sun, June 25, 2 PMNational Theatre Live
Sun, June 25, 2 PM"11th-Step" Meditation Meeting
Sun, June 25, 6:30 PMRed Cross Blood Drive
Mon, June 26, 9 AMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Mon, June 26, 9:30 AMStrong Women Exercise Class-Cascade Locks
Mon, June 26, 10 AMRadio controlled Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Class
Mon, June 26, 11 AMTai Chi
Mon, June 26, 2:30 PMGorge Windbags Toastmaster Meeting
Tue, June 27, 12 PMSenior Meals at the Lyle Community Center
Tue, June 27, 12 PMGrief Support Group
Tue, June 27, 3 PMHR Watershed Group Meeting
Tue, June 27, 6 PMMusic Classes for Kids Ages 0-5
Wed, June 28, 9 AMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Wed, June 28, 9:30 AMStrong Women Exercise Class-Cascade Locks
Wed, June 28, 10 AMUnderwood Community Gardens Children's Program
Wed, June 28, 10 AMLa Leche League Meeting
Wed, June 28, 11 AMThe Curt Show: Seriously Funny Juggling
Wed, June 28, 5:30 PMHood River Toastmasters
Thu, June 29, 6:30 AMHood River Art Club's Weekly Meeting
Thu, June 29, 10 AMStory time at Hood River Library
Thu, June 29, 10:30 AMCommunity Meals at the Mt. Hood Town Hall
Thu, June 29, 11:30 AMRed Cross Blood Drive
Thu, June 29, 11:30 AMCrafterNOON
Thu, June 29, 2 PMTai Chi
Thu, June 29, 2:30 PMFamily Chess Club
Thu, June 29, 5 PMStrong Women Exercise Classes
Fri, June 30, 9:30 AMGorge Women in Black
Fri, June 30, 12 PM
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Doug MacLeod in The Dalles June 17
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Gorge Life
Vintage bridal gowns now on display at History Museum
Vintage bridal gowns are now on display at the History Museum of Hood River County, in a exhibition titled “Bridal Gowns of the Past.”
The Porch for June 24
News editor Kirby Neumann-Rea recalls his response to a street race proposition and tackles curb issues.
Art of Community revised
Revisions to the Art of Community walking tour (aka Big Art) gallery, now in its third-year, are complete.
High Prairie Firehouse Sale back this weekend
The High Prairie Firehouse Sale happens June 23-25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the High Prairie Community Center at 701 Struck Road, about seven miles up Centerville Highway from Lyle, Wash.