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Feast of Words: Benefit for library park features food, auction and music
The party inside helps the grounds outside.
Kristi Thomsen finds ‘new job’ this year
Life hasn’t slowed down much for Kristi Thomsen the past couple of years.
HRVHS sophomore gives inside look at art competitions
Hood River Valley High School sophomore Brynn Searcy is an artist. And a state and nationally recognized artist at that.
Longtime planning commissioner Benson retires
Stan Benson has retired after 25 years on the County Planning Commission.
HRV basketball defeats The Dalles, claims second in CRC
For seniors Dan Kuechmann, Austin Clarke, Scottie Ziegner, Kam Walker, Brandon Campos, Kaydin Gibbs and Colin Tegman, it turns out Tuesday’s senior night matchup against The Dalles won’t be their final home game in the Eagle uniform.
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HRVHS artists, writers win awards
‘Keys to Talent:’ students excel in creative works
Hood River Valley High School honored artists and writers on Friday with an all-school Fine Arts assembly.
First Book grants announced
On January 29, the Hood River First Book Advisory Board awarded the following grants to these literacy programs:
Police Log, Feb. 9 to 22
All calls were responded to within the City of Hood River.
CL Port looks to acquire land near fire hall
Port also considering BOTG toll increases
The Port of Cascade Locks is looking to acquire a county-owned property in the city that the port hopes to use as a site for economic development.
HRVHS sophomore gives inside look at art competitions
Hood River Valley High School sophomore Brynn Searcy is an artist. And a state and nationally recognized artist at that.
Sports
Hard work pays off for Nordic standouts
Teacup Nordic standouts Nils Engbersen and Sam Wiley were on the road last weekend for a Junior National qualifier race in Spokane. Both skiers placed high enough to represent the Pacific Northwest at next month’s Junior Nationals race at Donner Pass, Calif.
HRV basketball defeats The Dalles, claims second in CRC
For seniors Dan Kuechmann, Austin Clarke, Scottie Ziegner, Kam Walker, Brandon Campos, Kaydin Gibbs and Colin Tegman, it turns out Tuesday’s senior night matchup against The Dalles won’t be their final home game in the Eagle uniform.
Jones wins Puerto Rico Tri
USA Triathlon reports that Hood River native and elite triathlete Erin Jones (HRVHS class of 2009) earned the top spot on the podium earlier this month at the 2015 Punta Guilarte CAMTRI Triathlon American Cup in Puerto Rico. It was the first career ITU win for Jones, who finished the 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run course in 2:09:56
CSRT standouts shine at modified Four-Way race
The annual Mount Hood Four-Way took place at Timberline Resort last weekend, but due to lack of snow the event was actually a two-way. The cross country and jumping elements of the unique contest had to be cancelled due to low snow, but slalom and giant slalom races went off without a hitch.
Sports Briefs for Feb. 28
New Hood River News sports contact; Middle school track coaches needed; Hawks host 7 p.m. playoff game Friday
Opinion
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 28
It goes both ways; Boiling Frogs; Increase oil train reporting; more
Filing Time: March 19 deadline nears to enlist for Special Districts ballot
Stan Benson of Hood River quietly exited the Hood River County Planning Commission this week after 25 years of service. Benson deserves thanks for a quarter-century of service in what is largely a thankless role.
Youths Matter: Keeping kids safe, and sustained, includes showing them support
Keeping kids safe is the basic goal with our annual “Just Say No!/Soli Di No” special section in this edition.
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 25
An interesting notion; Shades of chicanery; more
YOUNG VOICES: Is the media killing our confidence?
From the time we are born, even before understanding what we are seeing, we are hit with a barrage of unrealistic and unattainable images. This is what is bred into our psyche in the media world we live in today.
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Deep soul and rare records: Ural Thomas and the Pain plays Hood River Feb. 13
Ural Thomas and the Pain play River City Saloon on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Thomas’ first stint in music, decades back, had earned him opening gigs for Stevie Wonder and James Brown. He released a series of singles in the 1960’s, including “Pain is the Name of Your Game.”
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Ben Ballinger brings ‘State I’m In’ to Gorge Jan. 2
Austin resident and Gorge native signs to Good Horse Records
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog
Going to see a band that really gives
The Brothers Gow are in Hood River on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at River City Saloon. The band talks about giving back to the community via a foundation that provides instruments to school kids.
Gorge Life
HRVHS artists, writers win awards
‘Keys to Talent:’ students excel in creative works
Hood River Valley High School honored artists and writers on Friday with an all-school Fine Arts assembly.
Entertainment Update for Feb. 28
House concert with Lucia Comnes and Daniel Carr; Tony Smiley plays Pint Shack; ‘Heroes not Welcome Home’ exhibit opens March 14; more
Jim Drake’s Entertainment Blog: Local musician gives voice to The Countryside
Since last April, drummer turned DJ Jeff Minnick has been broadcasting the classic country sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s with his two-hour Tuesday night program The Countryside, live on the air and over the internet from 7-9 p.m.
HRVHS sophomore gives inside look at art competitions
Hood River Valley High School sophomore Brynn Searcy is an artist. And a state and nationally recognized artist at that.
