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Lead stories
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.
Big Horse still kickin'
Hood River's oldest brew pub turns 25
A certain vigor was always needed to run a three-story restaurant.
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.
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.
News
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.
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.
Sports
Gorge Short Track series exemplifies beginner-friendly race scene
I’d be lying if I said the bike racing scene didn’t intimidate me.
Local riders make top marks in bike series
A first of its kind for Cascade Locks, the Gorge Short Track Series concluded last week with a fifth and final race at the city’s newly created EasyCLIMB trail system on the east end of town. The five-week event, organized by Gorge-based Breakaway Promotions, was hailed a success as it drew dozens of competitors of all ages and ability levels from across the Northwest.
Windmaster Market claims Little League title
The 2013 Hood River Little League Baseball season climaxed on Saturday with a league championship matchup between the top-two boys majors (age 12U) teams — Windmaster Market of Hood River and the Odell Lions. .
Beam named 5A Player of the Year
As a major affirmation of his performance this season and over his high school career, Hood River Valley baseball’s four-year varsity catcher Kyle Beam was named the Oregon 5A Player of the Year last week.
City funds assure court renovation
Council commits $24,842
There’ll be no double-fault on tennis court grant funding, thanks to a boost from the City of Hood River.
Opinion
ROUND TABLE: New faces, and other transitions, at the News
Hood River News this month welcomes some new faces and bids “farewell” to a news staff member.
Net gain: Tennis court project deserves service received
Love those courts.
Letters to the Editor for June 19
You might be drinking tea; Enjoy July 4 in White Salmon; Kite curious?
Flu vaccines could break transmission cycle
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The value of vaccinating more children and young adults for influenza is being seriously underestimated, experts say in a new report. Conventional wisdom and historic vaccine programs previously concentrated on the elderly and those at higher risk of death and serious complications.
Editorial -- Hang up and drive: One-day cellphone ‘blitz’ serves a broader purpose
Though it’s no game, call it “Cops and Talkers” in Hood River on June 19.
HRV graduation 2013
Events
Latest blogs
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'Here' is there and everywhere
An interview with Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray
The 2013 award for best/worst thing ever goes to "The Baco"
I present, "The Baco" the latest culinary creation by the West Michigan Whitecaps, a minor-league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. I don't live anywhere near Michigan but I can feel my arteries clogging just thinking about this. http://hoodrivernews.www.clients.ellingtoncms.com/users/photos/2013/mar/15/3071/ I may not have the stomach for the Whitecaps other famed culinary ...
Gorge Life
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.
