Wednesday, September 24
HRV runs through eye of Storm
Level’s 6 touchdowns highlight thundering effort for Eagles on both sides of ball
Level’s 6 touchdowns highlight thundering effort for Eagles on both sides of ball
Family turns up heat on cold case
The family of a murder victim has hired a private investigator to scout out new leads in a trail that has grown cold during the past two years.
Port chooses Community Relations panel
Three Hood River county residents were appointed to the Port of Hood River’s Community Relations Committee last week. Member selection for a second Port group, the Waterfront Recreational Committee, was expected at the Sept. 23 Port Commission meeting.
Meadows recoups ‘unnecessary’ costs in disputed land case
Mt. Hood Meadows has been awarded attorney fees for an “unnecessary argument” waged by its opponents in a disputed land-use case.
Sunday’s annual Delta Kappa Tour helps Hospice of the Gorge
Delta Kappa’s 13th Annual Hood River Home Tour takes place Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The tour provides participants a chance to tour six of the area’s classic homes while helping to raise money for this year’s recipient, Hospice of the Gorge.
Jesus Presley at River City Saloon
It all started in 1995 as an idea the Rev. Tony Hughes had to form a group whose main goals were simple; bring the showmanship back into today's live music scene, play whatever they wanted and to always remember, it's all about fun.
Sen. Rick Metsger says 2003 Legislative work bears bright economic outlook
Sen. Rick Metsger believes the Oregon Legislature has painted a bright brush stroke on a grim economic canvas.
Ken Jernstedt adds new flying sortie
Long-time Hood River resident, ace fighter pilot and politician Ken Jernstedt has been named to the Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville. The newly-established Hall of Honor will recognize individuals in the state of Oregon who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace in all fields, including military, civilian, engineering, business, education and government.
Soapbox derby runs down Wasco St.
Driver Alicia Porter of Sublimity prepares to race Saturday in the All-American Soap Box Rally racing event on Wasco Street. Alicia took fifth in the Super Stock division, won by her sister, Ashley. Eric VanDyke of Hood River took fourth in Super Stock. Alex Simmons of Salem won the Stock Division; Chris Murray of Hood River took eighth in Stock. Master’s winner was Patrick Reinhart of Salem. The 32 racers made the event one of the largest in the Northwest, said Jeff McCaw, President/Race Director of Columbia River Soap Box Derby Association. Anyone interested in getting involved in the program can call McCaw at 386-4950. The event was sponsored by Hood River Lions, Community Education, City of Hood River, New York City Subs, and Print It! Hood River will host another race next fall.
Memorial bricks cast long shadow
County residents who want to create a memory that will last for a lifetime are invited to have it written in stone.
CGCC classes start in Hood River
Columbia Gorge Community College is offering various college transfer courses fall term in Hood River.
HRV volleyball still earning IMC wings
For coach Jen Baklenko and the Hood River Valley volleyball team, the bright side to last weekend’s Central Oregon road-trip was that the Eagles won two more games than they did the entire 2002 season in the Intermountain Conference.
HRV girls return to form vs. Summit
Eagles defense bounces back from Bend loss to tie Summit at home
Eagles defense bounces back from Bend loss to tie Summit at home
HRV boys soccer scores big win at Summit
Eagles play steady, complete game on road to raise IMC record to 3-1
Eagles play steady, complete game on road to raise IMC record to 3-1
Saturday, September 20
Odell man admits to attack on ex-wife
The vice-president of Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc., will spend 30 days behind bars for the assault of his ex-wife.
Times changing for local middle school football
Yet another youth football season got underway Thursday at Hood River Middle School as the Panthers took on their cross-county rivals, the Wy’east Eagles.
Business thief lured by easy access to cash deposits
The bank deposits of five downtown businesses have recently been stolen from unsecured offices by an unknown thief.
‘Proud group’ of Korea veterans comes together
A group of more than 30 Korean War veterans gathered in Hood River this week to trade stories, share camaraderie and revel in long lives.
Girls drop second straight to Bend
Eagles rebound to tie Summit on Friday
Eagles rebound to tie Summit on Friday
Yamashita ‘a firm believer in hope’
Community remembers beloved teacher Kim who died of cancer last week
Community remembers beloved teacher Kim who died of cancer last week
Civil Defense Hospital returns to glory
50 years later, a slice of history goes back to work
50 years later, a slice of history goes back to work
HRV boys dismantle Bend on the road
Ponce scores three more goals to lead Eagles past Lava Bears, 5-1
Ponce scores three more goals to lead Eagles past Lava Bears, 5-1
Voters join state in approving Measure 29
Hood River County voters gave Measure 29 even higher scores than the rest of the state Tuesday.
Vows with a view
Sheppards turn their Tucker Road estate into a wedding venue
Sheppards turn their Tucker Road estate into a wedding venue
Long trial draws victory claims by both sides
A property rights clash between the City of Hood River and a developer tied up Hood River Circuit Court for two weeks — and both sides are claiming a victory.
Thursday, September 18
Determined defense takes care of Benson
PORTLAND — Take away the turnovers and the result might have been different.
Tuesday, September 16
Determined defense takes care of Benson
HRV ‘D’ allows 7 points for second straight game
HRV ‘D’ allows 7 points for second straight game
County looks at forest rec regulations
The Hood River County Commission learned on Monday that a new culture has taken root beneath the canopy of its public forests.
Cherry Orchard’ opens at CAST
CAST opens the current season of plays with Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard” this Friday. Written in 1904, The Cherry Orchard is Chekhov’s last play, considered by many to be his greatest.
Horizon falls to Umatilla at home
Offense unable to break through against league champs
Offense unable to break through against league champs
Hood River museum sends cart, bottle, crate to state exhibit
Parts of Hood River County history are in Portland for a unique new state-wide exhibit.
Eagles begin IMC play as one of favorites
Remodeled defense, systematic offense will keep HRV in playoff hunt
Remodeled defense, systematic offense will keep HRV in playoff hunt
Obituaries - September 17
Arthur Santavicca, Sr.
Vinyl plays final outdoor show at Savino’s
The infectious music of Vinyl blends old-school funk, Latin percussion,reggae and R&B into signature instrumental grooves. Vinyl shows are high energy and dance oriented with a universal appeal. They play to packed houses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, such as the Great American Music Hall, Slim's, Sweetwater and have headlined and sold-out San Francisco's legendary Fillmore Auditorium.
Volleyball team earns fifth place at tourney
The Hood River Valley volleyball team had an up-and-down couple of days last weekend, dropping their first two league matches on Friday before winning their first match of the season at Saturday’s Southridge Invitational.
Sweet and savory flavor second Fiesta Celebration
Two days of sunshine, lots of color, good food and music were the ingredients for the second annual Fiesta Celebration Saturday and Sunday at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.
Old meets new as community celebrates library grand re-opening
Quiet the library was not.
B and B wedding ban?
Neighbors don’t always celebrate residential nuptials
Neighbors don’t always celebrate residential nuptials
Fall antique show comes to Expo
The Hood River Antique Expo will be holding its Fall Show on Saturday and Sunday. The semi-annual show is in its 10th year.
Annz Panz cooks up new classes
After a hiatus of more than two years, cooking classes will resume this month at AnnzPanz.
Letters - September 17
Mural dilemma
Waterfront plan review delayed again
For the third time, the City of Hood River has postponed the first public comment period on a draft plan for mixed-use zoning of the waterfront.
Sports briefs
Cross-country teams headed to coast
Friday, September 12
Early morning fires displace four families
An early morning fire at the American Village Apartments on Avalon Way left four families without homes.
La Clinica grows with grants
Health center will expand HR services, build clinics in The Dalles
Health center will expand HR services, build clinics in The Dalles
Deadline is Tuesday on PERS measure
Time remains to vote on Measure 29, the statewide ballot question regarding refinancing the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
College board delays bond vote to 2004
Failure of a key state senate bill in the latest legislature is delaying plans for a bond measure at Columbia Gorge Community College, where directors Tuesday night agreed to place the measure before voters in November 2004 — a year later than they originally planned.
New slide, fall hours at pool
A few changes are in the air this fall at the Hood River Aquatic Center.
Huge building on a small lot
Foreman Casey Wright gives the local’s view on the challenges that went into library construction
Foreman Casey Wright gives the local’s view on the challenges that went into library construction
Remembering 9-11
Sept. 11 passes quietly, but not without notice
Sept. 11 passes quietly, but not without notice
Mid Columbia Community Choir returns
The Mid-Columbia Community Choir is up and running again after taking a year’s hiatus.
HRV humbled by league favorites on home field
Four second-half goals seal Eagles’ fate
Four second-half goals seal Eagles’ fate
Jimenez finishes sixth as Eagle boys team places fifth at home meet
“It’s your only home meet of the year, so you had better make it a good one.”
County branches into forest recreation rules
Hood River County officials are trying to accommodate growing recreational use of public forests while still protecting natural resources.
The community living room
New library holds larger kids’ area, meeting rooms, and the coolest hallway in town
New library holds larger kids’ area, meeting rooms, and the coolest hallway in town
HRV girls fall to Redmond despite Bryant’s hat trick
Freshman sensation nets three goals to give her five in first two games
Freshman sensation nets three goals to give her five in first two games
Fowl case spurs county animal code action
Hood River County recently paid $125 for six slain turkeys but officials don’t want to foot the bill for extremely valuable livestock.
Law officers plan ‘blitz’ for traffic violators
Three law enforcement agencies will be on high alert for traffic violators during a 10-day period that begins on Monday.
Traffic, court fees hiked for short term gains
The Oregon Legislature has temporarily raised the price for traffic offenses and court filings to cover budget shortfalls.
New mosaic greets Lutheran pastor
The interim pastor at a Hood River church draws inspiration from a new work of art in the sanctuary.
Tuesday, September 9
Toca at Savino’s on Saturday
The unplugged groove of Rubberneck returns to Hood River as Toca Saturday for an evening of acoustic funk at Savino’s Lounge in Hood River.
Sunday marks new era for Library
A book is a product of an author’s imagination, research, or muse. A book is also made possible by the efforts of the editor, proofreader, publisher, printer, and often countless other individuals.
Celebration opens its second year at the Fairgrounds
Food, fun, and festivity will return to the valley this weekend when the Fiesta Celebration opens its second year at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.
County Commission tours forestry stewardship
Proposed legislation by Rep. Greg Walden prompts review in HR County
Proposed legislation by Rep. Greg Walden prompts review in HR County
Defense leads HRV to first victory of season
Eagles fall behind early, but come back to defeat The Dalles for second straight year
Eagles fall behind early, but come back to defeat The Dalles for second straight year
Taarka returns to the Saloon
The seeds of Taarka were planted as early as fall of 2001, however, David Tiller and Enion Pelta were both playing in a bluegrass group in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. The group, Brooklyn Browngrass, was doing well, but not satisfying either of their creative desires to the fullest.
HRV cross-country takes early season strides
MADRAS — Neither of the Hood River Valley cross-country coaches expected a miracle last weekend when their teams traveled to the Madras Invitational.
Artist Vercillo turns restaurateur at Jeans
By CANELA WOOD
HRV boys wrangle Cowboys after half
Ponce nets two goals as Eagles start IMC play with win
Ponce nets two goals as Eagles start IMC play with win
Obituaries - September 10
Danforth Sylvester
HRV girls take down Cr. County in opener
PRINEVILLE — Justine Bryant’s high-school career couldn’t have started any sweeter than it did last Friday at Crook County.
City Planning tables hearing on waterfront draft
The first public look at proposed mixed-use zoning for the waterfront has been delayed for two weeks.
Tony Furtado coming to HR
When Tony Furtado and the American Gypsies hit Hood River, their new album will have just been out for nine days. Furtado will be in Hood River on Sept. 21 at the River City Saloon., playing in support of their release “Live Gypsy.”
Letters - September 10
Behind the offer
‘Energy’ makes Hoodstock a success
Attendance: down. Attitude: up
A little bit of history
How a humble, cinder block shop evolved into a West Cascade landmark
How a humble, cinder block shop evolved into a West Cascade landmark
Friday, September 5
Re: Multiple Sclerosis
Recovery, for one woman, comes from within
Recovery, for one woman, comes from within
Now, the clean up
CL fire damages homes, paralyzes Gorge traffic
CL fire damages homes, paralyzes Gorge traffic
Utility work will constrict May St.
Beginning Sept. 10, traffic on west May Street will be subject to a lane closure while workers install sewer and water mains.
Radio Tierra will bridge two cultures
A dream long in the making is getting closer to reality for a group of Hood River residents. Dardo Salas, along with seven board members — and many volunteers — of the non-profit Radio Tierra, hope to launch a community radio station in the central Gorge within the next few months.
Neighbors happy to return home after being evacuated
Darlene Sullenger gained a new appreciation for her neighbors after she was allowed to return to her Forest Lane residence on Wednesday evening.
Portland men caught at remote pot grow
A tip from a hiker with a sharp eye for illegal botany led detectives to two marijuana grows Thursday in an “extremely remote” area in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Sports briefs
Krizman, Owyen to suit up on Sept. 20
Unit of ‘great guys’ surprise beloved fire chief, Leonard Hay
A host of hose men converged on a dying fire chief’s house Thursday, and the muggy night crackled with laughter and good memories.
Wednesday, September 3
fire update 9/3
The Herman Creek fire near Cascade Locks has grown to 200 acres, and Department of Forestry officials said they do not know when the blaze will be contained.
Tuesday, September 2
Obituaries - August 30
Maria Farwig
Swimmers cross the Columbia’s chilly waters
The Columbia River probably seemed wider than usual to a number of people early Monday morning, when the 61st annual Roy Webster Cross Channel Swim returned to Hood River.
Two charged in pot bust
Alert crew members from Hood River County Forestry found two marijuana grows near Old Dalles Road, east of Hood River. Two people were arrested without incident Thursday on drug charges, and Mid-Columbia Interagency Task Force confiscated 65 plants and related evidence on Friday.
Obituaries - September 3
Frank S. Akin
HRV soccer teams open Friday with Crook County
The excitement of the HRV fall sports season typically centers around the football team.
Letters - September 3
Lacking compassion
Season preview Boys cross-country off to races with junior class
Jimenez is again the Eagles’ No. 1 for second year of IMC competition
Jimenez is again the Eagles’ No. 1 for second year of IMC competition
Guerrero scores twice in final minutes for win
Jalisco unable to hold two-goal lead in title game
Jalisco unable to hold two-goal lead in title game
Weekend fundraising festival brings music, kids’ activities and more
Hoodstock, the Gorge’s homegrown music concert, returns to the Hood River Marina this weekend in a two-day music festival showcasing a wide range of local musicians. Featured in this year’s lineup are Moe Dixon, Blue Trick, Django’s Cadillac and Luna Rise. The excitement and enthusiasm generated by Hoodstock’s debut last year has expanded the concert into a full weekend event including children’s activities and spoken word presentations by local youth.
St. Mary’s priest celebrates a milestone
Father Ronald Maag will help church celebrate 25 years on Sunday
Father Ronald Maag will help church celebrate 25 years on Sunday
Sports briefs
Grainger wins Day’s Play with solid 89
Scientific stress testing
OSU experiments on drought tolerance of cherry trees
OSU experiments on drought tolerance of cherry trees
Fire rages near Cascade Locks
Fire raged on both sides of Interstate 84 near Cascade Locks Tuesday afternoon, raising thick smoke and closing the freeway in both directions as firefighters battled a fast-moving fire driven by gusty winds.
‘Renewal’ event at Valley Christian celebrates faith
Church members from varied denominations around the Pacific Northwest will be in Hood River Thursday through Sunday for “Celebration of Faith,” and local residents are invited to get involved.
First Friday celebrates second anniversary
The Hood River Downtown Business Association and GorgeArts in association with local artists, performers and businesses celebrate the second anniversary of First Friday in Hood River on Friday.
Letters - August 30
Waterfront realities