Monday, March 31
Friday, March 28
Rallying on Iraq
Police on point to ensure peaceful assemblies
Police on point to ensure peaceful assemblies
MJ’s final Garden party
Air Jordan graces the Rose Garden court one last time
Air Jordan graces the Rose Garden court one last time
Collins Field to receive electronic scoreboard
Scott Insurance, Safeco step to the plate
Scott Insurance, Safeco step to the plate
HRV baseball gets one back after 0-3 start
Eagles rout Aloha 14-5 after struggling to find Spring Break stride
Eagles rout Aloha 14-5 after struggling to find Spring Break stride
Two arrested following war protest
THE DALLES — Two people were arrested here Tuesday afternoon when they stood with arms locked blocking the entrance to the Armed Forces Recruiting Office.
Babe Ruth clinic upcoming
A pair of baseball clinics for pitchers and catchers on local Little League and Babe Ruth teams will be held on Saturday, April 5, at two Hood River locations.
Pitchers shine, bats come alive in three road wins
HRV goes 4-1 on Spring Break trip
HRV goes 4-1 on Spring Break trip
Sports briefs
Monthly open 9-ball tourney Saturday
Letters - March 29
Courage needed
Port heads into home stretch on waterfront plan
The Hood River Port Commission is taking two key steps to turn a conceptual plan for development of the waterfront into a reality.
Wednesday, March 26
‘Support troops’ rally planned
American Legion hosts gathering Saturday at Overlook Park
American Legion hosts gathering Saturday at Overlook Park
Morgan, Woodruff lead Eagle boys to third place
For a second consecutive year, the HRV boys golf team started its season on the upswing.
City loses round one in Swafford labor dispute
The City of Hood River has lost its arbitration case over the disputed firing of a police officer — but vows to fight his return to work.
Jones posts three top 20 times at NW Sectionals
Youth swimming sensation Erin Jones made tidal waves at the March 22-23 Northwest Zone Age Group Sectionals, held in Federal Way, Wash.
Needed methamphetamine study for juveniles faces budget ax
Hood River drug use survey supporters take case to Rep. Walden, citing alarming trend
Hood River drug use survey supporters take case to Rep. Walden, citing alarming trend
Rev. Evan Hadley, Motherbug at the Saloon
The Reverend Evan Hadley is Portland-based singer/songwriter and guitarist known for his unique blend of groove-oriented alt-pop combined with many other musical textures and layered over intense rhythms.
Letters - March 26
Show respect
Lacrosse season starts with messy jamboree
The following comments are from HRV coach Mac Jackson:
Choreography prize names Winner
A Hood River student won first place in the Columbia Dance Ensemble’s 10th annual Weiler Choreography Competition on Feb. 22 at the Royal Durst Theater in Vancouver. The competition is for pre-professional choreographers aged 13 and up.
Savino’s books full week of music
Tonight, Area54 invades Savino’s Lounge to record their Saturday night radio show live from the bar. Bento, half-price drinks mixed with downbeat and lounge rhythms promises for a fun evening.
HRV softball splits double-header
The following report was taken from a new website developed by HRV assistant coach Wayne Smith. You can visit the site at: www.freewebs.com/hrvsoftball
HRV lacrosse prepares for season with jamboree
Senior attacker Jon Munk (center) and the Hood River Valley lacrosse team hosted a messy 12-team jamboree last Saturday at Wy’east Middle School in Odell. The Eagles won each of their three one-hour scrimmages against West Linn JV (12-0), Westview (8-5) and Sunset (7-4), but official returns on the Wy’east fields were less than favorable. Because of consistent rainfall last week and poor drainage at the fields, Saturday’s jamboree — which featured 18 games on three fields — rendered the fields unusable for a minimum of two weeks. HRV returns to action March 31 with a league match-up at Wilson H.S. in Portland. Home opener is April 11 vs. Lincoln.
Parents seek support forgrads’ party
Parents of Hood River Valley High School Class of 2003 are asking the community to help keep their students safe on June 6 — graduation night.
Obituaries - March 26
Erna Maude Elliott
HRV tracksters start off on the right foot
The Hood River Valley track team officially broke ground on a new season on March 20 when it traveled to Bend for the annual Ice Breaker meet at Mountain View High School.
Sports briefs
Bassham aces No. 15 at Indian Creek
Peerless Pear Man
Professor Chen devoted his career to better awareness of the health benefits of local fruit
Professor Chen devoted his career to better awareness of the health benefits of local fruit
A veteran's view - Part I
Decorated World War II veteran stands fast against current conflict
Decorated World War II veteran stands fast against current conflict
HRV baseball falls to Eagle
The HRV baseball team played its opening game of Spring Break on Monday in Peoria, Ariz., losing 10-1 to Eagle High School of Eagle, Idaho.
Protesters take their message to recruit office
Station closes just before rally starts in The Dalles
Station closes just before rally starts in The Dalles
Entertainment briefs - March 26
Gallery holding annual meeting
Blossom Festival returns April 19-20
April means blossom time in Oregon’s Hood River Valley, and blossom time means the return of the popular Hood River Valley Blossom Festival.
A veteran's view - Part II
Survivor of Nazi POW camp believes that with U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq, protests ‘just not right’
Survivor of Nazi POW camp believes that with U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq, protests ‘just not right’
How to use pesticides at home safely and wisely
Homeowners are beginning an annual rite of spring, launching a major effort to get their yards in proper shape. Among the tools: pesticides.
Monday, March 24
Letters March 19/22
What moral code?
Sports briefs
Spring lift tickets sold at Meadows
Friday, March 21
HRV takes it to The Dalles for first win
After giving up 18 runs to Reynolds on Tuesday and 11 more to Forest Grove on Wednesday, the Hood River Valley baseball team needed a breakout pitching performance on Thursday at The Dalles.
Peace rally attracts varied crowd to Overlook Park
About 75 people gathered at Overlook Memorial Park on Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil to protest the war in Iraq, which began Wednesday night. The crowd, which ranged in age from toddlers to senior citizens and varied in form from dreadlocked twenty-somethings to middle-aged teachers and doctors, sang songs, chatted and held signs proclaiming their opposition to the war.
Van heist opens eyes in windsurfing world
Sailworks owner Bruce Peterson looks for answers in a peculiar crime
Sailworks owner Bruce Peterson looks for answers in a peculiar crime
Softball lets one slip after opening win
Mudballs took the place of fireballs Wednesday at Westside Field as the Hood River Valley softball team lost its home opener, 2-0, to Evergreen High School of Vancouver, Wash.
War marshals uneasy feelings
Citizens range from angry to avid in early days of conflict
Citizens range from angry to avid in early days of conflict
County Sheriff keeps a watchful eye on Hood River homefront
The best defense is a strong offense.
Wednesday, March 19
House concert features British singer
Clive Gregson, one of England’s most admired and acclaimed songwriters, will be launching an extremely rare West Coast tour this month.
Jackstraw plays the Saloon
Jackstraw is one of the most popular names in the Portland music scene, and for good reason. Blending traditional bluegrass music with a hint of jamming provides the perfect mix.
‘Campaign For Future’ aims to help schools
Shortfalls created by Measure 28 defeat have citizens rallying for funds
Shortfalls created by Measure 28 defeat have citizens rallying for funds
HRV spring sports schedules
HRV boys Baseball
Sports briefs
Men’s team wins The Dalles league
Everest Again
Hood River mountaineer leads trip up world’s highest peak
Hood River mountaineer leads trip up world’s highest peak
Art for the Sky
Westside, May Street students to create a massive Mount Hood
Westside, May Street students to create a massive Mount Hood
Sixth-grader wins News’ subscription campaign
Winning stayed in the family in the Hood River News’ subscription campaign that wrapped up March 15.
Westside welcomes Kyrgyzstan educators
Westside Elementary School students greeted dignitaries from the Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan with enthusiasm on Monday morning.
Hood River County and cities unite for job growth
A united effort by officials throughout Hood River County is clearing the way for a window assembly plant to set up shop at the lower Hanel Mill.
Kelleys, Schifter play Savino’s
Tara Schifter Kelley performs at Savino’s on Friday for an evening of original songs and her favorite covers. Her voice, both gutsy and tender, transfixes and intrigues her audiences. Justin Kelley matches Tara’s acoustic guitar work with mellow leads. The musical couple, who are residents of the Gorge and are featured as part of Savino’s ongoing Singer/Songwriter series, are joined by Henry Schifter, opening the sets with solo acoustics and songs.
Obituaries - March 19
Mary Bruner
Early returns show strong signs for HRV boys tennis
Rather surprisingly, the spring sports season at Hood River Valley High School has already begun.
Bohn, Streich file for port seats
Strong credentials back commission candidates
Strong credentials back commission candidates
Season preview Youthful bunch shows good things on the Horizon
Most of the names are the same, but the Horizon Christian baseball team also has a fair dose of unfamiliarity this season.
Friday, March 14
World champion Varner wows local billiards crowd
World-renowned billiards icon Nick Varner sized up the greens at Hood River Billiards on Tuesday, treating the locals to a full day of fun and learning.
Vandals damage road, creek
Crews spend two days fixing well-used Post Canyon Road
Crews spend two days fixing well-used Post Canyon Road
School Board prepares to hire Evenson-Brady
Hood River County School Board this week took three steps for the short-term, medium-term and long-term.
A truly grape time
Get set for Hood River’s St. Urho’s Day festivities on Sunday
Get set for Hood River’s St. Urho’s Day festivities on Sunday
A bill for mills
Smith, local officials move to revive industrial lands
Smith, local officials move to revive industrial lands
Spring colors
Easy winter in Hood River means early-season planting
Easy winter in Hood River means early-season planting
Wednesday, March 12
Local instructor earns 7th degree black belt
Only when you meet Gary Muma will you begin to understand the long-time instructor’s philosophy about the sport — or rather, the art — of Taekwon-Do.
CGCC takes option on land in Hood River
College Board of Directors agree to exercise a possible purchase of 27 acres on Country Club Road for site
College Board of Directors agree to exercise a possible purchase of 27 acres on Country Club Road for site
Blue Trick, Anandi to play Savino’s on St. Paddy's Day
Savino’s Lounge has a big weekend of music planned, kicking off with Spinnaker on Friday night, followed by Anandi on Saturday and Blue Trick on Monday.
Sports briefs
Summit’s drive for five postponed
Swinging blues returns to Hood River
With nearly 30 years of experience, Junior Watson has reached cult status among blues players and listeners.
Lucky seven: Local youth wrestlers place at state
Looking to capitalize on a strong district performance, the best of the best from the Hood River and Wy’east middle school wrestling teams traveled to Woodburn High School last Saturday for the 2003 state tournament.
New fire chief pleased with welcome
Greg Hoeger replaces Gary Willis in Hood River
Greg Hoeger replaces Gary Willis in Hood River
New sturgeon rules below Bonneville
By BUZZ RAMSEY
HRV boys skiers carve up state slopes for 4th
Boys take second in GS, while depleted girls team finishes 11th overall
Boys take second in GS, while depleted girls team finishes 11th overall
Letters - March 12
Credit to Yasui
Obituaries - March 12
Jean McNaughton
‘Neighbor to Neighbor’
Cascade Locks residents from two neighborhoods plan block party
Cascade Locks residents from two neighborhoods plan block party
Cooper Spur skiers win Buddy Werner title
By PAIGE ROUSE
Entertainment briefs - March 12
Pianist John Nilsen plays Saturday
Enterprise zone expands county-wide
Cascade Locks’ move could help job growth potential
Cascade Locks’ move could help job growth potential
Monday, March 10
Indian Creek to hold benefit for Smith
Golfers of all ability levels are encouraged to sign up soon for the March 16 Noah Smith Benefit Golf Tournament at Indian Creek.
City welcomes Greg Hoeger, new fire chief, on Monday
Community members are invited to meet new Hood River Fire Chief Greg Hoeger at an informal reception on Monday.
HR Police issue bogus check alert
High quality reproductions have tricked local businesses
High quality reproductions have tricked local businesses
Cooper Spur skiers ready to take on regional field
Four Cooper Spur Race Team skiers have qualified to compete against the best racers in the western United States later this month.
New deli bakes in tradition
At Panzanella Bakery & Deli, you won’t find smoked turkey or alfalfa sprouts. And don’t expect to pull a chair up to a table. There aren’t any — of either.
Retiring scientist honored
Leading pear expert steps down after 25 years of service
Leading pear expert steps down after 25 years of service
School music classes opened to community
March is national “Music in the Schools” month, and parents and community members are cordially invited to “sit in” on a local music class. The yearly event, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (www.MENC.org) involves thousands of music programs and hundreds of thousands of students.
Replacement Games off the table
New approach to promote Gorge region begins to garner support
New approach to promote Gorge region begins to garner support
Wednesday, March 5
Letters - March 5
Pointless article
Rubberneck returns to the River City
Ricardo and Pablo Ojeda were born to a musical family in Valdivia, Chile. When the boys were toddlers the family relocated to Dallas, Texas, and as teenagers they expanded their Latin tastes to include all kinds of music —from Vivaldi to AC/DC to Prince. After moving to Portland the brothers recruited like-minded players to form their own Latin-influenced funk band.
Obituaries - March 1/5
Artle Herman
Tuesday, March 4
HR loses prevention specialist
State cuts anti-drug money, forcing Maija Yasui out of a position
State cuts anti-drug money, forcing Maija Yasui out of a position
HRMS grabs hold of district wrestling title
What was billed as a “rebuilding year” has turned into a season of demolitions for the Hood River Middle School wrestling team.
Sports briefs
Table tennis tourney on March 15
Evenson-Brady talks teaching
Lone Superintendent finalist meets the public again on Tuesday
Lone Superintendent finalist meets the public again on Tuesday
Stadium Shovels
Corey Level, a former HRVHS football player, drops the shovel on a backhoe at Henderson Community Stadium, where groundbreaking for Project Eagle 2003 got underway Thursday morning. Gary Fisher of Fisher Construction, along with Zeller Excavating, began work on the area which will feature new bathrooms as well as a small courtyard adjacent to the stadium. Project Eagle 2003 is an ongoing community project now raising funds for the stadium improvements, set for completion by June.
Mosier acts on waterfront issue
City removes Gay Jervey from river restoration project
City removes Gay Jervey from river restoration project
Disappointing season ends on losing note
The season was over in early February, but it officially came to an end last Friday in Hermiston.
Building A Dream
Self-help housing project launches in Odell
Self-help housing project launches in Odell