Hood River, OR News

• Hood River, OR News
• Weekend edition front page preview: Teachers contract adopted, school levy next;...
• May 25, 2012 (Click photo to see full image) American Legion's Mike Taber clea...
• May 24, 2012 (Click photo to see full image) Slippery fish: It can be difficul...
• Midweek edition front page preview: 'Grandma scam' thwarted; CGCC's Wolff hired...
• May 22, 2012 We see you ... Just outside downtown Hood River, an osprey rests o...
• May 21, 2012 Local Style: Although the store and campground aren't officially op...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Pear & Wine Fest is this weekend; Kids pitch...
• Don't forget: If you have hazardous household waste set aside for disposal, toda...
• May 17, 2012 Hops: Hood River Valley High School's Wyatt Vallejo races a thow to...
• May 16, 2012 A sunny spring evening on the banks of the Hood River; enjoyable by...
• Matt English took 47 percent of the votes in ballot tabulation Tuesday, and will...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Internment train event marks community recon...
• May 14, 2012 Seven hundred Hood River residents of Japanese ancestry suffered ev...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Barrett Park gets the green light; Toxins th...
• May 11, 2012 Hood River’s Clyde Wilson, 100, steps out of a 1914 Model A at West...
• May 10, 2012 Gorge Rush hour: The first relatively big winds of the season rol...
• May 7, 2012 Looks like it's going to be a glorious week for enjoying wildflowers...
• May 5, 2012 Saturday brings the sixth annual Tour de Coop, noon to 3 p.m. at var...
• Weekend edition front page preview: City sued over Naito appeal fees; Pathway to...
• May 3, 2012 Old School: Hood River firefighter Paul Henke in his flashback to th...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Acts of Injustice: Part one of a three-part...
• May 1, 2012 DUDE! ... and he didn't even spill his drink. For more on Mt. Hood M...
• April 29, 2012 River view: For some today it was a choce of heading for the moun...
• April 26, 2012 With fruit trees in full bloom throughout the valley, scenes like...
• Midweek edition front page preview: DA, sheriff candidates make cases; Lions gra...
• April 24, 2012 No offense to our feathered friends, but with a scruffy mohawk an...
• April 23, 2012 There's nothing quite like sticking your head out the window on a...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Final forum Monday for sheriff, DA candidate...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Final forum Monday for sheriff, DA candidate...
• Photo of the day The alpacas at Cascade Alpacas, along with everyone else in tow...
• Updated article on David Clay Jennings arrest now online at:
• High-speed chase driver David Clay Jennings, 40 of Kelsom Washington is now lodg...
• High-speed chase driver David Clay Jennings, 40 of Kelsom Washington is now lodg...
• OSP reports I84 back open after suspect apprehended.
• Short story on police standoff east of The Dalles. High speed chase started in H...
• I-84 EB is closed east of The Dalles due to police activity. More updates as the...
• April 18, 2012 Just another mellow afternoon in the Gorge. Photo by Adam Lapierr...
• April 18, 2012 Just another mellow afternoon in the Gorge. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: City planning will evaluate cable park propo...
• April 16, 2012 Aaaahhh the Gorge, where art often imitates life and life occasio...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Forum sheds light on county's top industry;...
• April 13, 2012 Even the birds took a moment this gorgeous Friday morning to soak...
• April 11, 2012 It's officially bee season, which means the valley will soon be c...
• April 10, 2012 Alex Willis goes through a drill Friday morning during a clinic f...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Cascade Locks seeks keys to Nestlé water que...
• Report of head on crash with wrong way driver eastbound on I-84 at MP 60. At lea...
• April 7, 2012 An excited mob of youngsters scour the grassy slopes of Jackson Pa...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Port board will delay cable park decision; W...
• April 6, 2012 Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts! Photo by Adam Lapierre
• April 5, 2012 Anyone else excited about the opening of this upper valley establi...
• April 5, 2012 Anyone else excited about the opening of this upper valley establi...
• April 4, 2012 National champ: Katie Eddy, pictured here winning a state title in...
• April 2, 2012 With all the wet weather we've had over the last week, waterfalls...
• The date for the Hood River Fire Hall open house and rededication has been postp...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Code change stalls Naito project; Nestlé get...
• March 30, 2012 Spring rain has been relentless this week, breaking precipitation...
• OSP reporting a head on crash by a wrong way driver heading west in EB lane of I...
• March 29, 2012 John Smith, with office-cat Curly, has been a fixture at the Odel...
• March 28, 2012 Local Style: Around Hood River, even geese enjoy skimming across...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Federal ruling gives NOAA permission to kill...
• March 27, 2012 Sea lions feast on salmon and sturgeon this time of year just dow...
• March 26, 2012 Oscar Anaya of Hood River Valley leans away from a high fastball...
• A beautiful day for baseball out there as HRV hosts Barlow at 4:30. Last home ga...
• Weekend front page preview: Veterans forums start March 28, LUBA to referee Walm...
• Views of the Gorge never get old. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• March 22, 2012 Majestic: With snow-covered cliffs of the Gorge as a backdrop, th...
• March 21, 2012 Hungry robins look for food at Indian Creek Golf Course Wednesday...
• HRV baseball, softball and tennis for today have been postponed due to snow/rain...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Nisei WWII soldiers receive Congressional Go...
• All high school athletic contests (including lacrosse) have been cancelled for t...
• March 19, 2012 A long-overdue honor was bestowed Sunday to Sab Akiyama and Taylo...
• March 16, 2012 Good times: Exchange students from Tsuruta, Japan, were treated t...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Planning commission, port to hear Naito prop...
• It's that time again: Household hazardous waste will be collected in Hood River...
• March 15, 2012 In this fairly unexciting image, an exciting project takes shape...
• March 13, 2012 Resident Gorge bald eagles, likely a young mating pair, depart th...
• Midweek edition front page preview: USDA ruling may mean $6 million for city wat...
• March 12, 2012 Catching air: Hood River's TJ Gulizia takes advantage of a solid...
• Kyle Beam's contact email in the Sidelines Saturday for youth baseball catching...
• Lots to do this weekend: Saturday: Second Saturday quilting, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at E....
• Tonight: Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta concert, 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditori...
• Weekend edition front page preview: 'County payments' fight drags on in DC, coun...
• March 9, 2012 1,000 words. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• March 8, 2012 Signs of spring broke out this week, thanks in large part to sunsh...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Walmart case goes to LUBA; Heights 'Impact M...
• March 6, 2012 The 100-degree rule was finally met in the Gorge Sunday afternoon....
• March 5, 2012 Max Totaro and his Horizon Christian teammates celebrate the 1A st...
• Are you a former Horizon Christian boys basketball player? Reporter Ben McCarty...
• At 4:30 today Horizon Christian bball team will be riding through town on a fire...
• Horizon Christian wins 1A boys hoops title tonight with 58-46 win over McKenzie.
• Horizon Christian beats 55-42 at 1A state tournament. Will play for state champi...
• President Obama approves federal funds in disaster declaration from January ice...
• The team invites anyone who is interested to come and cheer on the Mosier side....
• This Sunday, Mosier touch Rugby club, will be hosting the Portland Hunters, US t...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Westside trails are impassable; Heated excha...
• March 2, 2012 Gorge Roller Girls: You may have seen posters around town spreadin...
• March 1, 2012 Hardly recognizable, Post Canyon Road and the surrounding forest r...
• Feb. 29, 2012 Score: The most recent round of winter storms dumped more than a f...
• Getting report of fully engulfed car fire on the back of a tow truck I84 WB near...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Local attorney questions legality of requiri...
• Feb.28, 2012 A frozen Laurance Lake reflects Monday's sunset over the upper Hood...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Orchards OK after January storm; Key changes...
• Feb. 24, 2012 Photo of the day Nick Morgan of HRV wrestles Randy Stocker of Silv...
• At state wrestling, Cesar Zarate, David Brunk, Nick Morgan, Juan Karlos Hernande...
• Join sports editor Ben McCarty at day one of state wrestling championships! Live...
• Feb. 23, 2012 The last rays of sun shine through a gap in the clouds Wednesday e...
• Fire and police responding to accident on Hwy 35 MP 98. Accident is blocking tra...
• Horizon hosts winner of Wallowa/Jordan Valley Saturday at 7 p.m. in state first...
• HRV girls will play state play-in Friday at Parkrose at 7 p.m.
• Playoff matchups set in 5A girls play-in and 1A boys state bball.
• Feb. 22, 2012 The Hood River Valley High School FFA chapter celebrates National...
• Wall-to-Wall wrestling is back! Follow along, join in, and set a reminder for Fr...
• Wall-to-wall wrestling returns! Follow along with all the state wrestling action...
• Feb. 21, 2012 Coming soon: Maryhill Museum gave donors and members of the media...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Merkley stumps against D.C. 'paralysis'; HR...
• Website is back up — all is serene.
• Our website is down; "please stand by" — we'll have it back up as soon as possible.
• I84 westbound turning into a mess in west Hood River/East Multnomah county. Anot...
• Cascade Locks EMS responding to three-vehicle crash blocking traffic at I84 WB M...
• Wall-to-Wall wrestling is coming. Are you ready?
• Feb. 20, 2012 A thick layer of rime ice coats the windward side of trees and sto...
• Horizon Christian beats Sherman County 65-56 to win Big Sky boys basketball leag...
• HRV 2 events left: Webb in boys 100 breast and girls 400 free relay, both later...
• Taylor Tyynismaa 4th in both 50 and 100 free and blazing anchor leg in 200 IM re...
• Top individual finish for HRV swimmers so far a third by Connor Webb in 200IM at...
• At state swimming HRV best finish so far is 2nd in 200 medley relay.
• HRV sending 10 wrestlers to state tournament next week. See Wed. Paper for full...
• Weekend edition front page preview: FEMA funds expected for storm damage; OSU sc...
• Feb. 17, 2012 DREAM ON! Following the tradition of our once-a-year, mid-winter t...
• Don't forget to take those household hazardous wastes to the Hood River Garbage...
• Feb. 16, 2012 Another day in the Gorge, where scenes like this are always right...
• Has your sheepdog gone missing? A Sherrif's deputy just found one with a collar...
• Feb. 15, 2012 Look closer at the world around you and ... a whole new world is r...
• You've got two days to gather your hazardous household waste before the collecti...
• Midweek edition front page preview: City, ODOT compromise on Country Club realig...
• Photo of the day A quiet winter night in the Gorge, with the remnants of a sunny...
• Feb. 13, 2012 Need for Speed: Manning the wheel of a flashy blue race car, this...
• For anyone who has tried to visit our website; please be patient -- we are appar...
• Photo of the day Erika Winner of HRV keeps an eye on Sarah Madison of St. Mary’s...
• Video: Warm Springs dancers teach HRMS students friendship dance:
• Miss all the Horizon Christian Hawks vs. Horizon Christian Hawks action from Mon...
• Photo of the day Musical horizons opened Thursday at Hood River Middle School au...
• Hood River county board of commissioners has moved their monthly meeting to Mond...
• Photo of the day Go bird go: An interesting moment of action between two ducks o...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Sewell announces re-election bid; Columbia R...
• The annual Relay For Life for American Cancer Society happens in July, but the t...
• Feb. 6, 2012 Color under ice: Along with skiers and snowboarders, high-altitude...
• Empty deposit containers piling up? Take them to the Rosauers parking lot betwee...
• Basketball tonight: Horizon vs. Condon-Wheeler 6/7:30 p.m. HRV girls vs. Pendlet...
• Weekend edition front page preview: City water line stabilized; Avalanche presen...
• Feb. 3, 2012 Steam rises from a moss-covered tree Thursday afternoon on the firs...
• Hoops highlights video- HRV boys vs. Hermiston:
• Feb. 2, 2012 Birds on a wire greet a beautiful Thursday morning sunrise. Photo b...
• Basketball tonight: Horizon Christian vs. S. Wasco (girls 6, boys 7:30) HRV boys...
• Game of the week highlights: Sherman County holds on to beat Horizon boys 75-67:...
• Hoops highlights video: Horizon Christian girls beat Sherman County 44-39:
• Per a few different sources: Sense of Place lecture for tonight has changed venu...
• Feb. 1, 2012 The subject of this mystery photo isn't all that challenging, but w...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Gerry Tiffany seeks sheriff spot; HRVHS rank...
• Jan. 31, 2012 Wings of a great blue heron reflect off the calm water of the Hood...
• Jan. 30, 2012 Did anyone else catch the great rainbow arching over the Gorge Mon...
• HRV bball games at The Dalles tonight CANCELLED due to "security issue" at TDWHS...
• Weekend edition front page preview: CL seeks K-12 return; City water line still...
• Jan. 27, 2012 A fairly rare glimpse of local coyote out in the open on the west...
• Jan. 26, 2012 Trash 2 Art: Columbia Art Gallery’s current exhibit, “Trash 2 Art,...
• This "honored guest" at Brookside Manor, was constructed by activity director Ja...
• Next, video of new HR city council member Kate McBride being sworn in, and a bit...
• First, reporter Esther caught some quail having a bit of an adventure in her bac...
• Got a couple of new videos posted at hoodrivernews.com today.
• Could take "awhile" to get it clear, according to police on scanner.
• They will be dropping trailer on 13th to tow the tractor back up into the height...
• Semi truck reported stuck halfway up 13th street
• Freezing rain is no longer forecast, but there is a flood watch on in the upper...
• National weather service revised forecast for tonight. In summary, lots and lots...
• Rain moving in from Portland area...that's the freezing rain we're supposed to get.
• Truck company not sure how long its going to take to get the trailer moved.
• Truck has reportedly dropped a trailer in one of the lanes of Country Club Rd. N...
• From HR Libraries: Parkdale Library closed due to weather. HR and CL libraries o...
• Midweek edition front page preview: 'Perfect storm' leaves big mess; Willow cras...
• Chains are required on 35. Traction tires are allowed for vehicles under 10,000...
• Thats Cooper Spur Rd and Hwy 35.
• Two vehicle, non-injury accident reported at Cooper Spur.
• Jan. 24, 2012 More snow means schools are out on early release schedules Tuesday...
• From HRCSD: After school sports, activities, programs, and Comm. Ed. canceled e...
• Schools go to early release, quick story:
• Just in from HRC schools: Schools will be on early release today due to weather...
• "Constant traffic problems" on 13th from hospital down to light.
• Semi trucks also backing up traffic going slowly on 13th.
• Car reportedly blocking traffic at 12th and Eugene.
• Reports of semi and a couple school buses stuck in snow on Hwy 281 near Portland...
• From HRC school district: Hood River Co. Sch. Dist.: Aft & eve activities cancel...
• HRV basketball games vs. Pendleton tonight cancelled. Games were reschedule of g...
• First round was so much fun, lets do this again: 3-5 inches of snow with freezin...
• Jan. 23, 2012 Tamanawas Falls is a nice hike any time of the year, but there's s...
• Per Sheriff office, multiple emergency crews on the roadways and ODOT is respond...
• Emergency crews responding to crashes on I- 84 and Hwy 35 due to black ice this...
• Shelter # is 541 386 2711
• Call 541-20386-2711 for additional shelter info.
• Sheriffs office says cascade locks residents in need of Shelter should go to HR...
• Shelter update:
• Sheriff's office advises county residents to drive "only when necessary" and to...
• Wyeast middle school shelter moving to Emmanuel Lutheran church 305 9th street i...
• Area between MP 10-12 on hwy 281 remains closed due to hazardous conditions.
• Cascade Locks residents shelter- Shelter preparations are being made at fire sta...
• Per sheriff's office. Shelters remain open, but some have moved
• Reports say over 4000 people in county without power.
• For everyone wondering earlier ODOT has closed 84 eastbound at mp 52 as well as...
• OSP reports crash on 84 just east of Cascade Locks.
• From ODOT 84 closed eastbound at mp 52. Westbound open
• Per our Facebook comments: national mentoring month breakfast canceled tomorrow.
• Red cross shelter at wyeast middle school now open.
• Be safe everybody!
• National weather service has ice storm warning in effect through 4 a.m. Saturday.
• We'll pass along any more info we get as we are able into the weekend.
• Thanks to everyone who has helped pass along info and followed us the past few d...
• Well folks, before this gets worse, we are clearing out the newsroom so we can a...
• And the snow starts up again.
• Scanner traffic has died down a bit for the time being...which we think is good.
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers canceled Eagle Watch, scheduled for Jan. 21 and...
• HRV and youth wrestling tournaments cancelled for tomorrow.
• OSP pulls car out of the river at Exit 71. Photo via OSP
• Weekend edition front page preview: Worst ice storm in years grips county; Bus d...
• "We've just been swamped," -Sgt. Pat Shortt
• Just talked with OSP, they are working on getting 84 under control.
• Jan. 20, 2012 The ice that has blanketed the area for a few days can certainly b...
• Fell off...off a tractor.
• Reportedly fell of a tractor.
• Cascade Locks EMS responding to unconcious man in the middle of Forest Lane.
• Our internet is back! Yay!
• Trucks are stuck and blocking traffic on Davis Drive.
• Horizon Christian vs. South Wasco basketball cancelled tomorrow.
• And now a power surge has knocked out our internet. Yay for iPhones!
• And now a power surge has knocked out our internet. Yay for iPhones!
• From HR Police: After work is done on 13th closure, expect 12th to be closed nea...
• Here we go again...HR fire responding to power line down 1800 block of Columbia St.
• ODOT: Chains REQUIRED on I84 east of Hood River.
• Warming shelters set up for those without power:
• (Yes, we know we have many typos and misspellings in these updates -- please exc...
• Until then we'll keep post updates on FB and twitter.
• Powerline down on Belmont Drive.
• Powerline down on Wheeler Rd.
• From ODOT: OR 281 (Hood River Highway) closed from milepost 10 to milepost 14 du...
• Odell Fire responding to lines across the road on Wy'east road.
• Reports of tree/and or line down near Serpentine and Hazel and possibly another...
• Just got off the phone with Port of HR. The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge is NO...
• Car has reportedly gone over the bank near Les Schwab. Tow truck attempting to g...
• This could be worse folks. We could be in Marion County right now.
• Power line down at Riordan Hill Drive. Possible fire in the trees due to sparks....
• A dispatcher's husband is en route with a chainsaw to free the stuck deputies.
• Reportedly a couple Sherriff's deputies are blocked in by downed trees on Wy'eas...
• Downed power line reported at Kingsley and Binns Hills.
• Tree down blocking road between Davis and Sylvester.
• A pretty good indication of why there is no high school wrestling meet tonight.
• Odell Hwy and Summit reports of large tree split and blocking the road.
• Tree and light down at Baseline and Cooper Spur.
• Tree and powerline reported down at Hwy 281 and Billings.
• Crash reported on Hwy 35, haven't hear details yet.
• Tree and Boulder reported in road on Hwy 281 near Tucker Park.
• One car, non-injury accident reported west of Cascade Locks on I-84.
• Downed power line, w/ explosions and fire in tree reported at Kollas Rd in Odell.
• Via ODOT, Dee Hwy is closed at Iowa Dr while crews work on downed tree and lines...
• HRV wrestling match with Pendleton scheduled for tonight has been postponed, no...
• More good news for skiers, Cooper Spur ski area to open Friday.
• Power line reported down on Dee Hwy and Iowa Dr. Parkdale Fire responding.
• Pacific Power outage info for Hood River area:
• Tucker Road appears to be turning into disaster area.
• Also report of crash near Tucker Park.
• Also reports of spinouts and crashes on Tucker and Hayes near the airport.
• Report of a two crash near Tucker Road bridge over Hood River.
• Jan. 18, 2012 There's a car under there somewhere. Digging out seemed to be the...
• Well this snowy mess is good for someone @mthoodmeadows reports five feet of new...
• All high school athletic events scheduled for tonight have been cancelled.
• Snowplows are out on the streets working to get them clear, cars parked on main...
• Hood River City offices are closed today due to the weather.
• Midweek edition front page preview: Snow and ice a recipe for headaches (and fun...
• Jan. 17, 2012 Who is sick this week? With several feet of fresh snow on the slop...
• HRV's games (vs. Pendleton) moved to next Tuesday. Horizon will play Sherman Jan...
• Horizon Christian and HRV have both cancelled their scheduled basketball games f...
• Jan. 16, 2012 Praise the Gorge: Looking out at the last of a beautiful sunset Fr...
• Weekend edition front page preview: School district will hear CL school committe...
• Jan. 13, 2012 A spectacular afternoon that looks more like spring than the middl...
• Jan. 12, 2012 A sundog circles the sky over Mt. Hood Meadows Wednesday, as captu...
• Today is the last chance to enter our 2012 Biggest Winner Contest! Remaining wei...
• Jan. 11, 2011 Friendly neighbors: A very mellow yellow lab, a hen and a rooster...
• Midweek edition front page preview: City completes building remodel; Highway 35...
• Jan. 10, 2012 A full moon sets behind Underwood Mountain Tuesday morning just be...
• We could not find a way to top yesterday’s magnificent sunset photo by Adam Lapi...
• Jan. 9, 2012 No need for description here; Saturday's sunset over the Gorge spea...
• However, the mountain roads remain under a winter weather advisory, so travel wi...
• According to Tripcheck, Hwy 35 is now re-open following double-fatal crash at Mi...
• We've updated our letters to the editor policy for 2012. Here's what you need to...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Sheriff's pilot locates two missing families...
• Update on the crash: Highway 35 expected to be closed for several more hours fol...
• FromOregon State Police: Double Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 35 north of Mt Hoo...
• Jan. 6, 2012 Chas Peterson roughs up Nate Hamilton of Roosevelt in the first rou...
• Jan. 5, 2012 Kieran King is the First Baby of 2012: Sarena King of Hood River ho...
• Jan. 4, 2012 A gorgeous sunset across the Hood River valley made for a great way...
• We had a technical issue with the video we promised in the paper last week of Do...
• Midweek edition front page preview: 2011 in review, part II; 'Dream' nearly over...
• Jan. 3, 2012 In a moment of affection, two bald eagles share a pearch near Vient...
• Video: HRV boys basketball vs. Parkrose:
• Weekend edition front page preview: Looking back at 2011, part 1; Walmart expans...
• Dec. 30, 2011 Happy New Year cards cover a large table before being boxed and sh...
• Also this evening: Board Game Night, 5:30-7 p.m. at Hood River Hobbies, 110 Fou...
• Tonight: Yappy Hour, 5-7:30 p.m. at Cascade Pet Camp. Well-socialized dogs and t...
• Dec. 29, 2011 The History Museum of Hood River County held a last-chance open ho...
• Today: Holiday Open House at The History Museum, 4-7 p.m. Museum donors, members...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Heights Business Assn to merge with Chamber;...
• Dec. 27, 2011 That's more like it: Expect a return to more "normal" winter weath...
• Dec. 23, 2011 Happy Holidays: Luka Paider, 9, from May Street Elementary School...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Walden in the mix of payroll tax fight; Ging...
• Dec. 22, 2011 Get excited: If you know where this is, you'll probably be thrille...
• Dec. 21, 2011 Out with old... Steffen Lunding, owner of 301 Oak, the Butler Bank...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Cascade-Rand intersection project in limbo;...
• Dec. 20, 2011 HRV girls basketball players Logan Bailey (left) and Kenzie Yoshim...
• Dec. 19, 2011 Sick of the gloomy, cloudy inversion sitting over the Gorge? Head...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Walmart opposition plans appeal; Insitu choo...
• Dec. 16, 2011 Hey Santa: In the words of the late Art Linkletter, kids do say th...
• Winter break is almost upon us! Don't worry parents (and kids!) we've got your s...
• Dec. 15, 2011 A true Oregonian, Hood River resident Chris Ellison doesn't mind a...
• Bring your hazardous household waste to Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignar...
• Dec. 14, 2011 Hood River Christmas Project packages are being assembled and coll...
• Midweek edition front page preview: HR City Council votes 5-2 in favor of Walmar...
• Dec. 13, 2011 Mayor Arthur Babitz (right) and Hood River City Council president...
• HR city council approves Walmart expansion:
• HR city council overrules planning commission votes 5-2 to allow 30K sq ft Walma...
• Dec. 12, 2011 Ever heard of hoar frost? You would have found some this weekend a...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Governor unfolds a 'new map' in visit to HR;...
• Dec. 9, 2011 Clear night skies have made for some great views of the waxing moon...
• Dec. 8, 2011 Cold air and early morning fog lingered in many areas of the valley...
• Video -- HRV girls basketball vs. David Douglas:
• Video -- "Occupy" sledders at Jackson Park:
• Governor visits Hood River and Cascade Locks tomorrow:
• Dec. 7, 2011 A beautiful sunrise in the Gorge this morning! Photo by Adam Lapierre
• You're not seeing double, we accidently printed our turkey contest ad twice in t...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Burglars hit county homes; Tech education gr...
• Dec. 6, 2011 Columbia Gorge Dance Academy’s ballet department will perform “Scen...
• Dec. 5, 2011 Lulu Kruczek, 5, joined her parents and Santa Dec. 3 at the “Occupy...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Sandbar reappears at mouth of White Salmon;...
• Deposit containers piling up? Take them to the Rosauers parking lot Saturday fro...
• Nov. 30, 2011 Interesting: With the Columbia River relatively low this time of y...
• Nov. 29, 2011 Phil Hukari fills in his Wy'east Golden Eagles on the game plan ag...
• Yesteryears: 100 years ago HR entertained "Box Car Casey, King of Tramps, Grand...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Holiday events start Friday; CL fire on mend...
• Nov. 28, 2011 Don Hosford of Hood River sits at the picnic bench dedicated Frida...
• Blue, Blue Christmas - Elvis Train
• Nov. 25, 2011 Fall is fading fast, but bright colors are still hanging on in a f...
• Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Among the swarm of runners who turned out for the a...
• Video -- Horizon expansion application rejected by Hood River planning commissio...
• Making his point, Walmart attorney Greg Hathaway addresses the Hood River City P...
• HRN is rolling out a deals service with forkfly.com, check out latest deals at h...
• Wal-Mart expansion application denied by planning commission:
• Nov. 21, 2011 Oooohhh yeahhhh .... Opening day at Mt.Hood Meadows was a powder-h...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Dakine looking to move to larger quarters in...
• Check out some of the acts for tomorrow's "Really Big Show":
• Tonight: 'Snow Daze,' a slide show featuring the photography of Richard Hallman,...
• Don't forget the household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at...
• Nov. 17, 2011 Teamwork at recess by these excited May Street Elementary School...
• Nov. 16, 2011 Quite possibly the smartest animal on Earth, the alpaca doesn't c...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Walmart expansion faces opposition; Merger i...
• Nov. 15, 2011 There really is gold at the end of this rainbow. Did anyone paddl...
• Help Hood River News photographer Adam Lapierre. Oregon Cultural Trust is hosti...
• Nov. 14, 2011 A challenge: Since our last 'Name this Place' Photo of the Day co...
• If you show up in costume, you can get into "Avalon" free Nov. 13:
• Nov. 11, 2011 Thanks, veterans. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
• Today at 11 a.m.: Veterans Day service at Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmon...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Gorge Heroes Club, a force on the home front...
• Oct. 31, 2011 Allyson Hicks-Lynch of Hood River adds to the tip jar at Mike’s w...
• Twin Tunnels 8K Turkey Trot
• Weekend edition front page preview: Goodbye to Condit Dam; Carter, Garber named...
• Oct. 28, 2011 Can you handle it? Organizer Paul Henke says this year's Hood Riv...
• Oct. 27, 2011 A small surge of water and muddy debris was all that could be see...
• Flamenco show tonight! Details at
• Oct. 26, 2011 This was a common sight around Hood River this morning after the...
• Midweek edition front page preview: City general fund is back in the black; Helf...
• If you missed the hazmat collection in Hood River and are planning a trip to The...
• Weekend edition front page preview: County strike averted; Bridge toll increase...
• Have you voted in the sand bar naming contest yet? No? Hurry up! Voting ends mid...
• Oct. 21, 2011 Unless you can fly across the river, you'll soon be paying more t...
• Time to clean house: Household hazardous waste collection, 9 am to 2 pm today at...
• Oct. 20, 2011 Get your orange orb and carve a happy (or scary) face on it in ti...
• Oct. 19, 2011 Scott Culley carves the Harvest Fest pumpkin Saturday. The 800-po...
• The contenders are in! Vote now for your favorite in the officially unofficial s...
• Want to relive the 800-pound pumpkin carving and pie eating contest from Harvest...
• Oct. 18, 2011 A Harvest Fest snapshot: More pie anyone? Erin Cunningham of Port...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Wy'east wins room makeover; Community donati...
• Join Ben McCarty and Hermiston Herald Sports Editor Billy Gates for a fall sport...
• Weekend edition front page preview: County payments remain alive; Gorge Commissi...
• Oct. 7, 2011 Gray clouds provide a dramatic backdrop to a rainbow arcing over t...
• Oct. 6, 2011 Who is stoked for snow? Dave Tragethon is. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Re...
• Have you submitted a name for the Hood River sandbar yet? There's still time! E-...
• Executive Director Jill Arens leaving Gorge Commission:
• Congressional delegation, Kitzhaber, announce plans to extend county payments: h...
• Thursday at the Farmers Market (4-7 pm at HR Middle School): The 2nd-annual Gorg...
• No word on any citations for the skunk.
• A stinky situation- Sherriff log: Single-car rollover on Tucker Rd. Driver swerv...
• For more of the best news from Hood River's past and present, pick up a copy of...
• Yesteryears: In 1931, two teenagers open fire on a moonshiner. The man promptly...
• Midweek edition front page: County certifies CL recall vote; Foster youth seek a...
• Oct. 5, 2011 Cute kids: Addyson Huskey and Eli Ledezma are among a handful of y...
• Oct. 4, 2011 Geologists inspect the newly discovered Blue Ridge Fault near Red...
• 3rd Annual Adopt A Dog Microchip Clinic
• Oct. 3, 2011 Queen Hannah Young celebrates with King Jose Ortiz after being cro...
• Also this issue: Two special sections — Home & Garden and Gorge Business Review
• Weekend edition front page preview: School district's Virtual Academy up and run...
• Learn a new sport! Columbia River Orienteering club meet at Catherine Creek tomo...
• HR Yacht Club Fall work party Oct. 1 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Volunteers needed to help...
• More info on the sandbar contest here:
• Sept. 30, 2011 Aaarrrrggg......: Gorge resident pirates Jeff and Rebecca MacKay...
• Name that sand! In honor of the fifth anniversary of the Hood River sand bar, th...
• Sept. 29, 2011 That's a winner: Roxy Gomez (left) is congratulated by Emily Tho...
• Want to spin, or watch spinners in action? Head to Mt. Hood Town Hall Saturday f...
• Congrats to Annie Simmonds or Jennie Moore-Beckner, our math is a little iffy, b...
• It’s week 2 of the HRN football contest. Ben McCarty is the reigning “expert.” C...
• Feel like a drive to Welches tomorrow? Rep. Mark Johnson is holding a town hall...
• Sept. 28, 2011 Class Warfare: Hood River Valley High School seniors in the mids...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Fans help Sunderland win national contest; H...
• Yesteryears: In 1911, Hood River saw one of the “most interesting entertainments...
• For more yesteryears, pick up this Wednesday's print edition.
• Heading to Hood River City Council meeting tonight? Don't go to city hall, inste...
• Sept. 26, 2011 Farm to Fork: Patrons from around Oregon gathered at Kiyokawa Or...
• Tomorrow is the last Hood River Saturday Market of the season, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
• Weekend edition front page preview: Cascade Locks recall election votes are in;...
• Sept. 23, 2011 "Not completely out until it snows," Mike Smith, division superv...
• Sept. 22, 2011 Sorry kids; the backhoe and excavator are not playground equipme...
• It's Thursday, that means Gorge Grown Farmers Market tonight at Hood River middl...
• Sept. 21, 2011 Crews poured and smoothed over large concrete slabs last week th...
• It's football contest time! Enter here and get your picks in by Friday! Online f...
• Midweek edition front page preview: commission approves Orchard Road vacation; M...
• Sept. 20, 2011 Sunderland, a pop rock band from Hood River, is just a few votes...
• Sept. 19, 2011 Dennis Kindig takes a moment to reflect between groups during hi...
• Sept. 16, 2011 It's feeling more like autumn, which means that pumpkins aren't...
• Two more hours: Household hazardous waste collection,from now until 2 p.m. at HR...
• Another new video -- Festival of Nations in Cascade Locks:
• New video -- CRITFE responds to sinking boat at HR waterfront:
• Sept. 14, 2011 Crazy, meet Matthias: In what is surely the first Columbia cross...
• Midweek edition front page preview: Jack Mills leaves a legacy of community serv...
• Sept. 13, 2011 A real driver One of the biggest champions of this area’s histo...
• Sept. 12, 2011 An eerie red glow lit up the streets of Hood River Sunday evenin...
• The HR County Environmental Health Dept. says that readings from a DEQ monitorin...
• Hood River air quality data:
• Heading the HRV football game early? Check out an open house in the school's tra...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Missing link trail funded between CL and Tro...
• Sept. 9, 2011 Red sky at night Eagles take flight? The entrance to Henderson Co...
• Sept. 8, 2011 Courtney Harvey spikes the ball over the net during a Hood River...
• Video: HRV vs. Sandy football highlights:
• Cross Channel swim slideshow:
• Holy technical difficulties batman! We're finally getting our Cross Channel swim...
• Sept. 7, 2011 Going up: A bit of backcountry snowboarding was in store just a f...
• Oregon DEQ says more smoke coming from Cascade Fires and to limit outdoor activi...
• Sept. 6, 2011 Orange swim caps bob in the water as swimmers paddle away from th...
• Wondering why no traffic passing through I-84 WB? I84 WB closed near The Dalles...
• Sept. 1, 2011 Stay cool: Summer's not over yet. It might feel like fall out the...
• Eerie glow from the Dollar Lake Fire, as seen on Monday night from the Red Hill...
• Aug. 29, 2011 Dollar Lake Fire: Road, trail and campground closures include Lau...
• Anyone get any photos from last night's lightning storm? We'd love to see them f...
• Aug. 29, 2011 Chillin' in the Hood River is valley native Delaney Sharp, back i...
• Weekend edition front page preview: OCDC turns 40; City fire dept. conducting bu...
• Aug. 26, 2011 HRV soccer player Sal Sosa gets instruction from coach Jaime Rive...
• Watch reporter Ben McCarty try not to wreck an antique automobile in our latest...
• Aug. 25, 2011 Dance with your shadow ... Tonight at Families in the Park. The f...
• Back to School for Hood River - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• Aug. 23, 2011 Inspiration Point and another beautiful summer day. Photo by Ad...
• Aug. 21, 2011 Hot day, cool fun: Boys have a water-balloon free-for-all behind...
• Weekend edition front page preview: Cable park added to Naito waterfront plan; C...
• Aug. 18, 2011 For Theo Fusban: A dibble-athon fundraiser for Theo, a 17-year-ol...
• Midweek edition front page preview: CL fire captains out, Zerfing back in; Casca...
• Aug. 16, 2011 Lunatic: Share your fun, crazy and cute pet photos inthis year's...
• Aug. 11, 2011 Derek Homer sprints during a punt coverage drill at the Hood Rive...
• Hey folks, It's time for the annual pet photo contest! Entry info here:
• Aug. 10, 2011 Backyard bees make good neighbors for downtown Hood River homeown...
• Midweek edition front page preview: New captains take helm at CL fire dept; Resc...
• Aug. 8, 2011 Taryn Schilling and Carmen Foley dance to the music of rock violin...
• Don't forget, it's first friday in downtown Hood River tonight!
• Weekend edition front page preview: Chamber takes in Heights group; Bridge paint...
• Hey Facebbok fans, we've been stuck at 940-ish likes for awhile. Let's push for...
• Video: Sights and sounds of the Hood River County Fair -
• Aug. 5, 2011 Mount Hood peeks out over empty animal pens at the Hood River Coun...
• Into the light: Geese grab an evening snack on Thunder Island in Cascade Locks T...
• Set for a soaking: Christopher Madrid reaches up toward a curtain of water tosse...
• Woman found after missing in Mt. Hood Nat. Forest for two days:
• Midweek edition front page preview: Turtle Island, Hood Tech expand at port; Cam...
• Search on for woman missing near Bear Lake in Mt. Hood Nat. forest:
• Weekend edition front page preview: City passes Heights urban renewal district;...
• July 29, 2011 Wheeeee!!! Fair-goers get a view and a thrill at one of the carni...
• If you call and we don't answer, don't worry, we are not ignoring you. We'll see...
• July 27, 2011 "Wool busting" is new to the Hood River County Fair this year. Th...
• Phones and e-mail will be out at the HRN office for an hour or so at 2:30 p.m. a...
• We've been having Internet and email problems for the last several days so if yo...
• July 25, 2011 Horseplay: Only in Hood River can you find a kiteboarder and two girls on horseback playing in the river in the same image. The girls, Harleigh Knoll and Kayla Byers, are part of the Wy’east Wranglers, a 4-H group out of Odell that wi
• Hood River News publisher emerietus Dick Nafsinger dead at age 77:
• July 22, 2011 If you know who this guy is, then you won't want to miss an enent Friday evening (7 p.m.) at Hood River Middle School. The event: "Say It Three Times Fast," a tongue twister tournament hosted by the one and only Bill "Ri
• Tonight: "Tongue Twister Tournament," a benefit for the SMART program (Start Making A Reader Today), 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School's Bowe Theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children/seniors at the door. Bill Schonely,
• Weekend edition front page preview: Cascade Locks chooses city administrator; Two teens' day in court for Odell vandalism spree; HR County Fair begins Wednesday; Country Club/Cascade intersection changes OK'd
• July 20, 2011 Hanging out at Smart-E-Pants preschool. Hood River native Andrea Duckwall took over the business on July 1 after former owner Amber Bardin moved out of town. For more on Amber and other local ladies, keep an eye out for the annual Women in
• July 19, 2011 Hey, deer, not cool ... Cherry farmers are stressed enough right now with the rain; they don't need you munching down all their goods. Then again, a deer's gotta eat, too. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• July 18, 2011 On top: Hood River's Scott Baker and coach Trent Weseman celebrate Saturday night at the Full Contact Fighting Federation's Rumble at the Roseland in Portland. In his MMA debuit, Baker took a first-round victory by tapout. See the
• July 16, 2011 Cancer survivors and supporters kick off the 2011 Relay for Life with the Survivor Walk after a morning rainstorm today. Activities will be ongoing until Sunday morning at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome to come walk
• @senjeffmerkley town hall about to start at HR Middle school
• In progress: Household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• July 14, 2011 Throw down: Many of the best kiteboarders in the world are in town for the third-annual Ro-Sham-Throwdown competition. The event takes place Wednesday through Saturday this week at the east end of the Hood River Delta and the Marina Swim Be
• July 13, 2011 Flags flying, the David Thompson Brigade makes its way back from Thunder Island in Cascade Locks Sunday. To commerorate the 200th anniverary of David Thompson, a French fur trapper/cartographer who charted the entire Columbia River from sou
• Video- Full contact SUP at the Tenacity Games:
• Video-David Thompson Brigade visits Cascade Locks:
• July 12, 2011 Neal Holste becomes chief of police Monday night as his wife, Amanda, pins on his new badge. See the Wednesday edition of the News for the full story. Photo by Ben McCarty
• Midweek edition front page preview: Holste promoted to police chief; CL charter school committee files complaint against HRCSD; Laughter marks successful benefit for Peg Lalor; Sister City committee president delivers donation to Tsuruta; Lavender Daze,
• July 11, 2011 Volunteers Carol Faull (left) and Becky McAllister sift through records in The History Museum of Hood River County last week.The women are helping to organize items from the museum's collection to a secure off-site storage facility whi
• The deadline for teams to sign up for the 16th annual charity golf tournament sponsored by Hood River Elks Lodge 1507 has been extended from mid-June to Wednesday, July 13. The event takes place at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Indian Creek Golf Cours
• Weekend edition front page preview: Camp St. Mary's, 19 years and going strong; Cool, wet spring means later fire season but more flash fuels; Heights urban renewal plans move forward; Thompson Brigade arrives in HR Saturday; Cherry Celebration retu
• July 8, 2011 Lavender is beginning to hit full bloom at Hood River Lavender in Odell. Just in time, too — the farm's annual Lavender Daze Festival is coming up July 16-17. Photo by Ben McCarty
• July 7, 2011 BEAUTY STARTS YOUNG – Ms. Teagan Lynaugh gets one of her first official stylings courtesy of Celia Rocha of Salon Visio. To see more about the salon’s expansion and outdoor service patio sporting fabulous Gorge views, see the Jul
• It's amazing how much one little vacation will throw you off. It's taken over a week, but the Hood River News web site should be (more or less) up to date.
• July 6, 2011 WATCH OUT ... you never know what you might run into around the next corner of the trail, on the outskirts of your garden or, in this case, just an eyeshot away from your favorite swimming hole. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Library unlocked after year-long closure; Fireworks pack unexpected surprise; Port budget includes bridge toll increase; Hit-and-run leaves seven injured, one jailed; Parks & Rec seeks Barrett Park committee
• July 5, 2011 Fourth festivities: The annual July 4 parade was a hit Monday morning, with thousands of people gathered along its route through town. See the July 6 Hood River News for coverage of the weekend's many activities. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• County union authorizes strike:
• Today: First Friday in downtown Hood River, 5-7 pm, with arts, crafts, shopping, food, entertainment and lots of friends, family, and visitors. There will also be a chalk art contest in the afternoon; judging will be at 6 pm.
• Weekend edition front page preview: From four wars, four serve as grand marshals; County workers union authorizes strike; No more 'forestlands' in city limits; Cooking oil greases downtown streets; Burglar caught red-handed
• Just started: Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. In addition to the fresh local produce there will be wood-fired pizzas, tarts, breads, flowers, cheeses and more. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.
• June 30, 2011 The goods: Daniel Pepper checks on the progress of his bees at his downtown Hood River home. Pepper and his wife, Vangie, are hobby beekeepers who harvest honey from their backyard hives several times a year. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• June 29, 2011 Summer days: A group of teens heads to a popular Hood River swimming hole outside of town. With sunshine and warm weather forecased for the weekend, the county's many cooling-off spots will likely see the first summer surge of visitors
• June 28, 2011 Kind of Blue: Hood River resident Gary Regalbuto plays tunes to the sunset and river on a quiet summer evening just outside of town. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: Libraries open July 1 after a year in the dark; City council approves increases in ambulance, water, planning permit rates; La Clinica going strong after 25 years; Jeff Pricher resigns as CL fire chief; Skakel named Re
• June 27, 2011 Back to work on a Monday; even the bees were busy with their routine this morning. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• June 23, 2011 Still there: Although some of the pipeline was washed out in 2006, or has since been removed, a decent section remains, allowing for a nice walk along the Hood River and access to a few hidden sandy beaches. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• June 22, 2011 Burning to learn, members of the West Side Fire Department get some valuable experience during a practice burn Tuesday evening on Blackburn Road. Photo by Esther K. Smith
• Midweek edition front page preview: Four teens charged after Odell vandalism rampage; Combelic sets flight plan for Air Force; Sternwheeler Days come to Cascade Locks; July Fourth preview; Pine Grove School packs up
• June 21, 2011 Summer solstice means get out there and make the best of the longest day of the year. Pictured is Hood River native Justin Menasco playing a sunny Monday evening round of disc golf at the local course. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• June 20, 2011 CAST presents stagegd readings of one-act plays by local authors, June 22 and June 24 at Columbia Center for the Arts. Three plays will be presented each night in free performances starting at 7:30 p.m. In “Going Up” by Lou Marz
• Weekend edition front page preview: New forest tax targets homes in city limits; Ludwig announces plans to sue the city; Planners seek input on transportation safety plan; Cascade Locks, Pine Grove schools prepare for transition; School district staff re
• June 17, 2011 Last day for kiteboarding from the Hood River Event Site. Starting Saturday, kiters will have to use the Marina Swim Beach or the Spit. For more information see the June 18 Hood River News sports page. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• June 16, 2011 A silver lining to these dark clouds, as rays of sunlight break through to lighten up the Gorge just east of Hood River Tuesday evening. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Have any hazardous household materials you need to get rid of? There will be a collection tomorrow (Friday) from 9 am to 2 pm at HR Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Tonight: Senior Spring Dance Concert, performed by students of Col Gorge Dance Academy, 7 pm at HRVHS' Bowe Theatre. Performances at the same times Fri and Sat., with a matinee performance Sat. at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.
• Today: Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. In addition to the fresh local produce there will be wood-fired pizzas, tarts, breads, flowers, cheeses and more. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.
• See wild flowers like these and magnificent views of the Gorge on the Labyrinth hike just east of Bingen on the Washington side of the Columbia. For more on the hike, see the sports section of the June 15 edition of the Hood River News. Photo by Ben McC
• Midweek edition front page preview: Skateboard accident takes HR youth; A snapshot of eight HRVHS graduates; Meredith Jaques home and healing after climbing rescue
• June 14, 2011 Aggie, an 8-week-old Basset hound, does her best to not get her ears wet as she gets a drink of water Saturday afternoon at the St. Mary's Sports Complex. Photo by Ben McCarty
• June 10, 2011 Class of 2011: Hood River Valley High School graduation ceremonies took a somber tone Friday evening, but finished on this high note, as new graduates ceremoniously tossed their caps into the wind. See the upcomming Hood River News for more
• Breaking: Graduating Hood River Valley High student killed in downtown accident-
• June 9, 2011 Craziness: High wind paired with very high water makes for some great swell if you know where to find it. These three windsurfers had no problem hunting it down this week at Arlington in the eastern Gorge. Catching air in the center is Temir
• Today: Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. In addition to the fresh local produce there will be hot tamales, grilled burgers and fresh spring rolls as well as fresh pies, tarts, breads, flowers, cheeses and more. For more in
• Fourth of July Celebration
• Tonight: Worship concert at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1455 Tucker Road, 7 p.m. The group Zemer Levav, from Carrollton, Texas, will perform, blending rhythmic praise and ethnic worship with ancient Biblical instruments. The concert is open to all.
• June 8, 2011 This little guy will soon grow into one of the large geese that occasionally overwhelm parts of Cascade Locks Marine Park. But for now, he's adorable, so let's just focus on the present. Photo by Ben McCarty
• Video: 2011 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Criterium Highlights:
• Video: Bands performing at June 3 first Friday:
• Video: Columbia Center for the Arts tennis ball roll:
• June 7, 2011 A calm spring afternoon, flyfishing on Lost Lake with Mount Hood watching from the distance; someone's version of paradise. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: CL charter school committee hopes for fall startup; End nears for wine pioneers; Horizon holds commencement, HRVHS graduation coming Friday
• Video: Mt Hood Cycling Classic Columbia Hills Road Race June 3, 2011:
• Video: Sunday evening's thunderstorm:
• June 6, 2011 A sunny day calls for ice cream, and these women found just the right place this weekend in Cascade Locks at the East Wind Drive In. Bad news with the weather; forecasts show clouds and potential for showers through the week. Photo by Adam
• Calm Before the storm. Waiting at New Red Hill Bridge for @mthoodcc riders then a mad dash to beat them to the finish!
• Weekend edition front page preview: CL citizens ask city council to keep fire chief; School staffing for next year starting to take shape; Mt. Hood Natl Forest closed to OHV use; Gorge Ride returns June 11; Black Dog Ride coming this weekend; HR resident
• June 3, 2011 The final countdown: Allson Starnes of Peanut Butter & Co. Twenty 12 gets ready to hit the course in the Panorama Point Prologue stage of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Thursday night. Starnes finished third in the pro women's field.
• Video: Dramamine required: On the water at the 2011 ICSA college sailing championships
• Tomorrow: HRVHS summer baseball carwash at Columbia State Bank from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted to support the program.
• @mthoodcc is underway. Kristen Armstrong takes Prologue TT for women. Clara Hughes second. We'll keep you updated thru the weekend.
• Video: CAST presents, CAST Encore, scenes from five years of plays June 3-4:
• And while you're in the neighborhood of Jackson Park, visit the season-opener Gorge Grown Farmers Market at Hood River Middle School, 4-7 pm at HR Middle School. Fresh local produce, hot tamales, grilled burgers and fresh spring rolls as well as fre
• Today: Spectrum concert, 3:30 pm at Jackson Park. The HRVHS pop/rock ensemble will give its final performance for this year with a program of recent pop hits from nearly two dozen artists. The performance is open to the public and both students and adult
• June 2, 2011 Silly geese, can't you read the sign? You need to go through the visitor center to board the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler in Cascade Locks. Photo by Ben McCarty
• June 1, 2011 Powerdale Tour: Following the recent decommissioning of Powerdale Dam (pictured here in August 2010) the Hood River Watershed Group is offering a unique opportunity to learn more about PacifiCorp’s dismantling of the dam and other on-s
• May 31, 2011 An honor long overdue: Shig Imai and Bob Huskey helped to unveil a memorial stone during Monday's Memorial Day service at Idlewilde Cemetery. The stone contains the name of 140 Gorge-area Japanese Americans. See the June 1 Hood River Ne
• Weekend edition front page preview: 'Healing Monument' at Idlewilde; Police Chief Ludwig is fired; Port budget includes bridge toll increase; HR Hotel goes up for sale; High water brings changes to Event Site, marina swim beach rules; plus spec
• May 27, 2011 Trucks loaded with mountain bikes are a common sight around town this time of year, but this weekend Hood River will be the Sturgis of Oregon as the annual Super-D series shreds the hills of Post Canyon. Three days of activities kick off Fri
• May 25, 2011 'Wiz' kids: Hood River Valley High School Science Wizards paid a visit to Parkdale Elementary School this week to demonstrate a few marvels of simple science. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Can't make it West Albany today? We've got live coverage:
• And go ahead and scratch all of that. Softball back to West Albany at 4 p.m. Softball 4 p.m., baseball 5 p.m.
• We'll keep you posted as we get updates
• HRV baseball still at West Albany at 5 p.m. unless rain continues. It would then be moved to OSU later in the evening.
• A couple state playoff game changes for tonight. HRV softball now playing @ Wilsonville HS 4 p.m vs. West Albany.
• Miss a minute of state track and field? We've got you covered with a complete recap, including videos and photos:
• Video: Pine Grove Time capsule:
• May 24, 2011 Airborne Ian McNaughton warms up before running in the OSAA State 400-meter finals Saturday in Eugene. McNaghton won the race to join Olivia Campbell as state track and field champions from HRVHS this year. See Wednesday's Hood River Ne
• May 23, 2011 Bird bath: Two starlings engage in an afternoon puddle bath in a Heights parking lot. With more rain in the forecast through the week, birds like this will have no trouble finding fresh swimming holes to rinse off in. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• McNaughton, Campbell win state titles:
• HRV's Olivia Campbell wins 5A pole vault title at #osaa track championships:
• Join us for day 2 of the state track meet as several Eagles vie for titles!
• CoveritLive Event: State track and field 2011 day 1 "Ian McNaughton sets HRV school record at 49.89 and is seeded No.1 in the 400 meter finals tomorrow."
• The Hood River hazardous material collection just ended. If you missed it, you have another chance tomorrow: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal Service, 1317 W. First St. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Going on right now: Household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Can't make it to Eugene for the OSAA state track championships tomorrow? We've got you covered:
• Follow along live as HRV baseball plays at Liberty in a state play-in game tonight at 5 p.m.:
• May 19, 2011 A beautiful end to a beautiful day in the Columbia River Gorge. Photo by Ben McCarty
• Portland tv stations reporting trail closed for investigation.
• A hiker has reportedly fallen and died at Oneonta Falls just east of Multnomah Falls.
• Can't make it to HRV-Sprague state lacrosse game? You won't find it on the radio, but we have live coverage tonight:
• This week's sports playoffs:
• HRV softball downs Milwaukie, will play Wilson Friday:
• Memorial Weekend - Hot Diggity Dog Day!
• Memorial Day Open House Weekend
• Hallie Curtis doubles off CF fence to score Enriquez and HRV wins 10-0 in the 5th. they play at Wilson Thursday.
• 3 more for HRV on error and 2 run single by Ames. 9-0 in the fifth.
• HRV adds two more in third on error and Enriquez groundouts. 6-0 HRV
• Eagles add 3 more in 2nd on RBI groundouts by Natalya Ames and Hannah Williams and a Milwaukie error.
• One inning done at Westside Field HRV softball 1 Milwaukie 0 on Annie Veatch single.
• May 17, 2011 Game face: Windmaster Market's Connor Coerper delivers a pitch during a Little League Majors game Monday evening in Hood River. The Little League regular season continues through early June, with the playoffs scheduled for the week of J
• HR police chief Ludwig placed on paid administrative leave:
• May 12, 2011 A hideaway: In a private little corner of a fairly public space, this creative and colorful lounge is a great place to rest in the shade after an afternoon of fun in the sun. Know where it is? Shhhhh ... don't tell. Photo by Adam Lapie
• Q&A with Port candidates Brian Shortt and Sherry Bohn --
• May 11, 2011 Gettin' the goods: Blue skies and strong wind made for the best windsurfing and kiteboarding conditions of the year yesterday. Want to know what the wind's going to do today? Check local forecaster Temira Wagonfeld's daily rep
• Video: Emergency responders conduct disaster drill-
• Midweek edition front page preview: NORCOR budget doesn't add up; Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour returns; Port readies for summer; Q&A with candidates for port commission seat 5.
• May 10, 2011 Close encounter with this eagle, who swooped down to snatch a fish off the beach just a couple of feet from a surprised young onlooker. Eagles around Hood River are a little more shy; this photo was taken in Homer, Alaska, last week while re
• May 9, 2011 Sophie Oswald (sophomore) provides the ritual pinning of the boutonniere on Ian Baxter (senior) just prior to the HRVHS Prom on Saturday. Photo by Julie Raefield-Gobbo
• May 7, 2011 Three teenage chicks pose for tourists in the "Dolan Coop," one of a dozen stops on the 2011 Tour de Coop, held on a blustery Saturday afternoon in Hood River. Photo by Esther K. Smith
• Just got off scene of mass casualty drill in The Heights. The HS drama students playing the victims really sold it. More in Wed. paper.
• Video: Glider flight over the Valley:
• May 6, 2011 The pink flank of Mount Adams makes for a picturesque background as the Hood River Valley girls lacrosse team huddles in a timeout during its final home game Tuesday evening. Photo by Ben McCarty
• Don't be alarmed by police and fire activity in the Heights this afternoon. Emergency responders conducting mass casualty drill at 2 p.m.
• May 5, 2011 A golden sunset on Eastside Road. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Tonight: Stroke Month Kickoff Event at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, 7:30 p.m. in the lobby. Enjoy live music with Providence’s John Durkan, M.D., and his band Swing Crew; meet the new chief executive, Ed Freysinger, socialize and enjoy
• Tonight: National Day of Prayer, 7-9 p.m. at the Hood River Church of the Nazarene, 2168 Belmont Drive, hosted by the Mid-Columbia Evangelical Association. The event is a community prayer time to observe this day of praying for our families, communities,
• Tonight: Coffee brewing workshop at Dog River Coffee, 411 Oak St., Hood River, 5-7 p.m. Join Dog River Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters for an evening of learning how to brew better coffee at home. There will be instruction in how to use a one-cup co
• HRV softball beats Hermiston 1-0 to take sole possession of first place. HRV still behind rest of CRC in OSAA rankings. Riddle me that...
• May 4, 2011 Spring has sprung, and an eye for detail reveals scenes like this everywhere, including (where this photo was taken Monday evening) at the edge of a parking lot in downtown Hood River. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Updated: Donaghy bail reduction denied:
• Midweek edition front page preview: Gorge residents comment on bin Laden's death; Supplemental ballots to be mailed out; HRMS permaculture project earns national recognition; Parkdale church celebrates 100 years; Mayor helps History Museum with phot
• Donahgy bail reduction denied; Murder suspect held on $50K:
• May 3, 2011 Local Style: Man and beach toys alike had their game faces on Saturday during Mt. Hood Meadows' annual Kona Pond Skim contest. The event brought hundreds to the slopes of the Meadows for the warmest, sunniest, wackiest weekend of the sea
• May 2, 2011 A beautiful day in the neighborhood, as seen Sunday from Straight Road In Odell. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Video- HRV girls softball tops Hermiston 7-4:
• April 29, 2011 Morning dewdrops seem to defy gravity as they hang, catching sunlight, off sheer green cliffs of grass. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Video- HRV boys lacrosse beats Cleveland 18-4:
• April 27, 2011 Nick FitzSimmons wrangles a bass into the weigh-in bag of angler Byron Chavez of Salem during a Bass Federation tournament at the Hood River Marina. After being weighed, the fish were released back in the Columbia. The tournament continue
• Tonight: “Finding Value in your Family Treasures,” part of The History Museum’s “Treasure Keepers” series, 6:30 pm at the museum. Professional appraisers Sandra Millius and Jeff Lamot of Millius Estate Services Inc. will te
• Midweek edition front page preview: Sen. Wyden honors local Japanese-American veterans; abnormal buds may affect harvest; Grants improve local workers' housing; HR teens win Gates Scholar awards.
• April 26, 2011 Busy bees go about their business despite more wet weather this week. The bees take refuge in their boxes during heavy rain, then head back out when the weather breaks. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• HR County board of Commissioners holding special meeting at 3:30 today to implement 'last best' offer on ASCME 1082 public employees union.
• April 25, 2011 Natalya Ames jumps for joy after catching the final out for the Hood River Valley softball team in a 2-0 win over Pendleton Saturday. The win completed a doubleheader sweep of the No. 1 ranked Buckaroos by HRV. Photo by Ben McCarty
• Don't forget to bring your old paperwork to the Rosauers parking lot today before 2 pm for secure shredding; up to 3 boxes per household.
• This issues sidelines- Brazillian soccer camp, dynamos registration, HRYC opening day:
• We got some additional information from WA state Sen Jim Honeyford (R-Sunneyside) and Gov. Kitzhabers office we've incorported into the web edition of the Gorge Commission story running in tomorrow's paper.
• Video - Cold weather brings out the orchard fans:
• Gorge Commission budget faces axe:
• Hood River's Encore Video faces closure:
• Weekend edition front page preview: Encore Video faces closure; Gorge Commission funding threatened; Farmers fighting Jack Frost; Oil opponents carry protest to city hall; Sister City liaison checks in from Tsuruta; Solid snowpack brings security
• April 22, 2011 At sunrise fruit blossoms glow in the morning light. Cold weather this spring has many farmers up early making sure the fragile flowers don’t freeze. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Video- Hood River Health department director give overview of recent measles case:
• Video- Hood River County Board of Commissioners discus 'fun tax':
• We've got some new videos on our home page today, longer videos of HR county board of commissioners discussing fun tax and measles case.
• April 20, 2011 Where is it? Join our semi-regular online contest and tell us where in Hood River County this photo was taken. The winner gets an 12"x18" color photo print (any photo, ours or yours). Submit your answer in comment box. Photo by A
• Video-- Little League opening day:
• April 19, 2011 Strange weather Monday afternoon in the upper valley, focused around Mount Hood brought simultaneous blue skies and heavy snow to Laurance Lake. The road, pictured here, is still snowed in beyond the dam. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• April 18, 2011 So did anyone actually get the ball? A trio of Don Nunamaker T-Ball team players all wonder the same thing as they go sprawling on the grass at the St. Mary's sports complex Saturday afternoon during Little League opening day. Photo b
• Weekend edition front page preview: Familiar face graces Cascade Locks; Blossom Festival = busy weekend; Rowena Wildlife Clinic releases rescued red-tailed hawk; Heights urban renewal plan in process; HRVHS debate team sending six to state
• Video: Adam Lapierre goes paragliding:
• Video: Putting the final touches on Cascade Locks Sacagawea sculpture:
• Busy weekend for HR sports: Little League opening day Saturday at 9:30 at St. Mary's sports complex, Rainier Cup collegiate sailing invite (150+ sailors) Saturday at 10:30 at Marine Park in Cascade Locks
• April 14, 2011 Week of the Young Child is April 10-16, a time to recognize the needs of young children and thank the adults involved in their education and care. Youngsters, parents and caregivers from Mid Columbia Children's Council and its program
• Earth Day 2011
• April 13, 2011 Hard at work: Hood River News reporter Adam Lapierre sacrifices life and limb on a regular basis to get nice photos for the paper. He took a flight Tuesday with local paraglider John Malmberg. See the April 13 front page story to learn abo
• Midweek edition front page preview: Celebrate spring with Blossom Festival; Parkdale man arraigned in shooting death; Neal Holste will run for sheriff; Local 'crazyman' heads to Africa — plus annual Panorama special section
• New video of HRV boys lacrosse and HRV baseball in the sports blog:
• April 12, 2011 Sacagawea peers out from her robes Tuesday afternoon in Cascade Locks. A bronze sculpture of the Lewis and Clark expedition guide, as well as a sculpture of Seaman, Lewis' dog, will be dedicated at Cascade Locks Marine Park at 3 p.m.
• April 11, 2011 Panorama: Hood River News staff has been working hard on its largest annual special section. Panorama, which will come out with the April 13 paper, consists of four sections; Blossoms, Reflections, Community and Recreation. Photo by Adam L
• HR Sherriff's office conducting "unattended death investigation" at scene of reported shooting on Billings Rd in Parkdale.
• From Sen. Jeff Merkley: Due to on-going budget negotiations, Senator Merkley is postponing his townhalls this weekend in Sherman, Wasco, Jefferson and Hood River Counties.
• Forest services prepares Mount Hood forest, Gorge Scenic area for shutdown:
• April 8, 2011 How determined was the HRV softball team to play a game earlier this week? Determined enough to play through a combination of snow, sleet, rain and hail Wednesday. Megan Winans tries to keep warm at first base during the worst the weather c
• Billings road is closed between Alexander and Bassler Rds while investigation contines.
• Weekend edition front page preview: School budget committee approves recommended budget reductions; Cascade Locks statues will honor Corps of Discovery stop; Governor lauds Duckwall-Pooley; E-car leads to e-future; Youth's college dreams hinge on vo
• Officers just took suspect into custody.
• Area law enforcement are responding to reported shooting in the area of Billings road in Parkdale.
• April 7, 2011 Signs of spring: Bright flowers and bright kites in the same image means things are starting to come back to life. And what a difference a day makes. Wednesday afternoon snowflakes were falling in Hood River; today it's blue skies and
• April 6, 2011 Still rockin: Spring might be here on the calendar, but on the mountain there's still plenty of winter fun left to be had. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: Measles case confirmed — public has 'little to fear'; Green jobs and meaningful work; Fire toasts abandoned Odell house; Hood River is 'second-healthiest county in Oregon'; Merkley hosts town
• April 4, 2011 Finally: Despite stubborn wet weather, signs of life and spring are popping up around the valley. Forecasts show plenty of rain in town and heavy snowfall on the mountain this week. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• County health department issues alert on suspected measles case: Are you worried? Share your thoughts in the comment or via facebook or twitter.
• Weekend edition front page preview: Health department issues a (suspected) measles alert; Barrett Park: 'A Blank Slate'; Bite of the Gorge benefit returns to WAAAM April 9; Timber sale closes trail, temporarily; Fire dept. swears in ranks, rea
• April 1, 2011 Out of town about 15 minutes, the Riordan Hill/Post Canyon area is popular for both recreation and industry. Above is a view looking north at the edge of a clearcut at the Pine Leaf Timber Sale. See the April 2 edition of the News for a ful
• Saturday: Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.
• Saturday: Blossom Boogie 5K/10K run at Mid Valley Elementary School, beginning with a free kids half-mile run with Principal Dennis McCauley at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K and 10K both at 9 a.m. Entry forms available at Mid Valley Elementary website und
• Tonight: Movie night at May Street Elementary School, 6:30-8 p.m. in the cafeteria: Disney's “Beauty and the Beast.” Admission is $1 for ages 2 and up; popcorn and water will be sold. The event is a fundraiser for the May Street PTO. No
• Today and Saturday: Plant sale offered by HR Soil and Water Conservation District, 1-6 pm. today and 9-1 Saturday at 3007 Experiment Station Drive in HR. Plants, including native seedlings such as bare-root conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs, will be
• More on the art scene: Tonight, an artists reception for participants in the Gorge Artist Open Studios tour, 5-7:30 p.m. at The Pines in HR. Show runs through April. This is your opportunity to get a sneak preview of the artists featured on the tour. Th
• Tonight: Opening reception for “Primavera: New Works for Spring,” the April show at Columbia Art Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Fourteen artists from the Gorge and from Portland strive to represent the exuberant and vernal energy of the natural world in n
• HR City Council is considering ideas to help downtown parking situation. Read our story and then share your thoughts in the comments or on facebook:
• March 31, 2011 GORGEous: Sunset where the lucky ones call home; where the rain gets old, but views like this never do. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Photo gallery: HRV boys lacrosse vs. Oregon City:
• Photo gallery: HRV girls lacrosse vs. OES:
• Yes it's been awhile, but we've got videos galore today.
• Video- HRV boys lacrosse defeat Oregon City:
• Video- HRV Chambers singers visit UK:
• Midweek edition front page preview: Overwhelming demand for affordable housing in county; Woman dies Sunday in I-84 crash near CL; City council acts on parking ideas; Whistling Ridge project may shrink in scope; Experts say 'app-titude' on the
• March 29, 2011 Hood River Valley High School's Chamber Singers dot the hillside at Glastonbury Tor during their recent trip to the UK. For a full story, see the March 30 issue of the News. Photo by Julie Raefield-Gobbo
• Today: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 pm at the Hood River Armory. For more info visit www.redcrossblood.org.
• Today: Dine Out for a Cure, 11 am to 10 pm at Pietro’s Pizza in Hood River. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Be sure to mention Dining Out for a Cure when ordering.
• Where is it? The first person to correctly identify where this photo was taken wins a free 12"x18" print (of any photo) from the Hood River News. Think you know? Submit your answer below.
• Weekend edition front page preview: Project brings chinook back to the Hood; Civil rights lawsuit filed at NORCOR; Stewardship group holds first meeting; Mt. Hood Town Hall: Polishing a beloved upper valley gem; Plus special section — Home & Ga
• March 25, 2011 Ocean bound, but not before a month’s rest in an acclimation pond chinook salmon flow into their new (temporary) home. See more in the March 26 edition of the Hood River News. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Photo gallery: HRV boys lacrosse vs. Beaverton
• Photo gallery: HRV softball vs. Reynolds
• Photo gallery: HRV boys tennis vs. Gresham:
• Photo gallery: HRV girls tennis vs. Parkrose:
• Photo gallery HRV baseball vs. Centennial:
• March 23, 2011 A scrub jay perches among the swelling blossoms, lending a bright spot of color to an otherwise drab landscape. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• County employees picketed Monday's county commision meeting over having to pay retroactive health care costs. Read our story and then have your say here and in the comments. What are your thoughts on the issue?
• Midweek edition front page preview; County employees picket commission meeting; Post Canyon private property reminder; City opens fire hall bids; HR teachers earn education awards; County could pay 'fair share' for NORCOR
• March 21, 2011 Thumbs up for Spring: Hood River's Joe Mullins enjoys an early-season session in front of the Event Site. Today marks the first full day of spring, meaning more full-faced grins like this aren't too far away. Photo by Adam Lapie
• Weekend edition front page preview: Two county schools may feel budget cuts the worst; Sister City benefit dinner dedicated to Tsuruta;Region sees increase in 2010 Ag sales; Candidates will contest for port boards, Parks and Rec, CGCC
• Today through 2 pm: Household hazardous waste collection at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• March 17, 2011: Something new: Exchange students from Tsuruta, Japan, painted clovers on their cheeks for St. Patrick's Day. The junior high students, here for an eight-day visit, toured the valley today. Pictured is the group at Pine Grove Elementa
• March 16, 2011: Safe and sound: Exchange students from Tsuruta, Japan (Hood River's sister city) have been in town all week, staying with host families and experiencing small-town life in Oregon. The Hood River Sister City Committee will donate all
• Midweek edition front page preview: Sister City exchange group arrives safely in HR; Sister City liaison gives report on life in Tsuruta following quake; Library groups work toward July opening; City council approves seasonal canine beach access; Smith,
• March 14, 2011: Fracture line — An avalanche late last week on Mount Hood swept through Mt. Hood Meadows ski area's Heather and Clark canyons with enormous power and magnitude. Pictured is the fracture line at the top of Super Bowl; the slide
• Weekend edition front page preview: Public forums offer access to officials; 'Cash for Comments' winners read ideas to school board; Ride the Gorge, starting with Cascade Locks; Peace Corps still inspires after 50 years; Tech Alliance forum Mar
• March 11, 2011: A chicken provokes the age-old question at Green Road in Dee. Photo by Ben McCarty
• March 10, 2011: Where we live: Clouds cast shadows down the Gorge in this view due-west from the cockpit of a Northwest Sky Sports glider. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Don't forget the Lasagna Dinner and Art Auction Thursday at May Street Elementary School, 4:30-6:30 pm. Chefs from Celilo and 3 Rivers Grill will prepare lasagna; a live auction of student art pieces will begin at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go toward the Te
• Midweek edition front page preview: Fuel truck crashes into city sewer line; Carson hired to lead Cascade Locks; Anonymous donation boosts Save Our Schools; Center for the Arts hosts midweek events; Fast hands strike Dirty Fingers shop
• March 8, 2011: Hang in there, Spring is just around the corner. The new season officially begins March 20; and don't forget, we get to set clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 13. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Today Providence HR Memorial Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings, a free community forum, from 9 am to noon. No appointment necessary. For more info, call 541-387-3911.
• Tuesday: Green Drinks, a monthly networking event for people interested in sustainability issues, 6-8 pm at Springhouse Cellar, 13 Railroad St., HR. Gorge Owned Bus. Network and Waucoma Bookstore welcome author Woody Tasch for a reading and book signing.
• Truck crash at Exit 63 on I-84 closes right lane until tonight:
• Weekend edition front page preview: Cat rescue workers deal with hoarders' 57 neglected cats; Teen-techs and teacher touted; Sunderland concert to benefit Save Our Schools; Filing deadline is March 17 for May election — plus special section: G
• March 4, 2011: Local Wildlife: A coyote looks back before disappearing into the cover of a wooded area off Tucker Road. This scene, just a few miles from Downtown Hood River, is a reminder of how close humans and animals live around here. Photo by Adam L
• March 3, 2011: SOLD!!! Well not yet, but this radial arm saw is one of hundreds of items up for bid at the Pine Grove Auction set for all day Satruday. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Pine Grove Fire Department. Donations and consignment items t
• Tonight: Spectrum Concert, 7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School (rescheduled from Monday). Hood River Valley High School's rock and pop ensemble takes the stage to present new interpretations of classic soul and rhythm and blues. Admission is by donat
• Midweek edition front page preview: Bad weather, bad roads; Good news for county Head Start; Students predict Cascade Locks' 'next big thing'; Library announces new logo; Frasier wins state wrestling championship
• March 1, 2011: Then and now: Birdzilla, Odell resident and garden scarecrow, is a girl of many seasons, although she prefers the warmer summer months. Photos by Jody Thompson
• Wednesday: Pizza fundraiser for the HRVHS Class of 2011, all day at Pietro’s Pizza. Proceeds from the day will be donated to Project Graduation, providing a safe drug- and alcohol-free graduation celebration. Be sure to mention Project Graduation w
• The Relay for Life captain's meeting scheduled for 5:30-6:30 pm today at Valley Christian Church has been canceled due to the current snowstorm; reschedule date to be determined. Relay for Life of the Columbia Gorge will be held July 16-17 at the Ho
• Tonight: Spectrum Concert, 7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. Hood River Valley High School's rock and pop ensemble takes the stage to present new interpretations of classic soul and rhythm and blues. Admission is by donation.
• Feb. 28, 2011: Craziness: ODOT oficials are calling weather this week "a major storm, not to be taken lightly." Up to 10 feet of snow is forecasted to fall on Mount Hood by the end of the week, so drivers are urged to be very prepared. As of Mo
• Feb. 25, 2011: BE CAREFU! Several accidents snarled traffic on I-84 in both directions Friday afternoon between Hood River and Cascade Locks. Pictured is an eastbound wreck that backed up traffic for several miles near Viento State Park. Freezing tempera
• Robert Frasier will be wrestling in tonight's state championship at 145 pounds after pinning Hermiston's Abraham Rodriguez in the semifinals.
• Horizon Christian heading to Baker city after 58-55 overtime win over Columbia Christian.
• Aldo Lara, Robert Frasier, and Jordy Mallon about to start semi finals at state tournament:
• Follow all the action in the second day of our Wall-to-Wall wrestling live blog!
• Aldo Lara, Robert Frasier and Jordy Mallon will all be wrestling championship semifinals for HRV tomorrow.
• Zach Pauls resigns as HRV boys basketball coach:
• ODOT is advising drivers to avoid traveling in the Columbia Gorge for now: Icy conditions exist on I-84 in both directions of travel from milepost 13 (181st Ave) to milepost 74 (near Rowena Bluff east of Mosier). Travel conditions are expected to worsen
• Weekend edition front page preview: Port preparing for a busy summer; Schools' budget recommendations include big changes; Biomass tops county, state, federal agendas; OSU Extension faces budget shortfalls; Fun's in the music with Uke Fest &mda
• Come snow, ice, jack knifed semis and lack of parking, the show must go on! Wall-to-Wall wrestling is live:
• Feb. 24, 2011: A new white hat for the smiling red dude in front of Mike's Mufflers on Tucker Road. Look for weather in town to clear up by Friday afternoon before turning wet again starting Sunday. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Want to follow the 12 Hood River Valley wrestlers at the state tournament this weekend? Get full coverage of both days at our Wall-to-Wall wrestling blog:
• Feb. 23, 2011: Winter storm warning through Thursday... Does anyone else feel a case of the 8-hour powder flu coming on? Photo from NOAA
• Tickets for Horizon Christians's state playoff basketball game vs. Columbia Christian go on sale to the general public at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students. Call the school at (541) 387-3200 for more info.
• Thursday: Hazardous waste collection event for agricultural and small businesses, 10 am to 2 pm at HR Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Dr. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com. Ag and small businesses must pre-register for appointment; ca
• Feb. 22, 2011: Moving earth: Heavy machinery was fast at work Tuesday at the Hood River Event Site, where a project to rebuild/repair two jetties is under way. See Saturday's Hood River News for the story. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: 'New' play is decidedly undead; City to review HR Walmart expansion plans; Gorge Discovery program provides enrichment for home-schooled students; Chamber chooses Cobb for long term; Prom dress donation conte
• Wednesday and Thursday: 10th Annual Lunafest: Short Films By, For, About Women, with showings at 6 and 8:15 p.m. each day and pre-show wine events at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m., at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave. Tickets are available at Waucoma B
• Tonight: Relay for Life team orientation meeting, 5:30-6:30 pm at Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Relay for Life of the Columbia Gorge will be held July 16-17 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.
• Feb. 21, 2011: Moonrise over Shellrock Mountain with a fresh layer of snow on top. Look out for more snow this week as a cold, wet system pushes in from the Pacific. Photo by Julie Raefield-Gobbo
• The final edition of Hoops Highlights for the season:
• Feb. 18, 2011: Lovin' Life — Cold air, fresh snow and blue skies made happy campers out of the lucky folks who were able to hit Mt. Hood Meadows this week. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Eagle swimmers see success in first day at state:
• Weekend edition front page preview: A snapshot of county issues; City updating Transportation System Plan; School board meets Feb. 23 at Wy'east; Teen voices sizzle at annual poetry contest; HR County elections filing deadline is March 17
• State swimming update:
• Feb. 17, 2011: Eerie and beautiful, early morning frost greets drivers during the current cold spell. Photo by Julie Raefield-Gobbo
• Time to start looking around for the nasty stuff we don't want polluting the landfills: Tomorrow (Friday) is the monthly household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materia
• Today is May Street Elementary Pizza Day at Pietro’s Pizza. Pietro’s will donate 20 percent of the day’s sales to the May Street PTO. Good on to-go orders and home delivery too. Please be sure to mention when you pay that you would lik
• Feb. 16, 2011: Coming soon: Discover Bicycles owner Kirt Buddendeck cruises around the thrid floor of his downtown Hood River shop where a professionally designed pumptrack will soon be built. A fundraiser to help buy materials for the track will be held
• Feb. 15, 2011: Cherry Kool-Aid gave Wyatt his Valentine's Day coat. The local English Mastiff pretty much always look sad, so it was hard to tell if it was the collar of roses or just the rainy weather that caused this long face. Owner Stephanie Arm
• 4.3 Mt. St. Helens quake felt in Hood River:
• Feb. 14, 2011: "Happy Valentine's Day," say Kahlil Fuetsch and Jamie Main of Hood River Kinderhaus. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Volunteers wanted
• Weekend edition front page preview: Abduction attempt a reminder to 'be vigilant'; Tribes will move casino temporarily; City to hear support for plastic bag bill; Planning in progress for Barrett Park; HRVHS choir inspired by world music conduc
• Updated: Warm Springs to temporarily move casino, still pursue Cascade Locks:
• Warm Springs to move Casino, keep pursuing Cascade Locks:
• Video: Ethan Sperry with HRVHS chamber singers
• Feb. 10, 2011: Can't beat those sunny winter days in the Gorge. Weekend forecasts say clear weather will give way to rain in town and snow in the mountains. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Deputires release composite sketch of Odell abduction attempt suspect:
• Photo gallery: HRV girls basketball vs The Dalles
• Updated: Stranger abduction attempted in Odell:
• Video: Hoops highlights Jan. 24-Feb. 4:
• Deputies investigating attempted abduction of seven-year-old:
• Sherman rallies past Horizon in battle of top 1A teams:
• HRV girls knock off TDW in wild game in The Dalles:
• Feb. 8, 2011: Naptime in the Tilly Jane A-frame on a quiet afternoon. See the Feb. 9 Hood River News for the related story. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Midweek edition front page preview: Library board seeks public input; Bagges move into specially made Mt. Hood home; HRV rules OMSI robitics contest; HR Council meets for goal-setting; New management strives to keep Tilly Jane A-frame open
• Tonight: Kick-off party for 2011 Relay for Life of the Columbia Gorge, 6-8 pm at Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd. Bring family and friends to this free party, which features spaghetti dinner, Relay fashion show, door prizes, live music and m
• Feb. 7, 2011: Looking for gold: A few hardy kiteboarders hit the water over the weekend as relatively steady west winds pushed through the central Gorge. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Weekend edition front page preview: State budget includes stable 'floor' for K-12; Save Our Schools is full steam ahead; Judge Will Carey celebrated for 30 years on the bench; Author Jim Hightower coming to town; also special section: Gorge Bus
• Check out this video of reporter Adam Lapierre snowboarding down from Tilly Jane cabin last week:
• Tonight: Save Our Schools meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the Columbia Gorge Community College Indian Creek Campus building. For more info contact saveourschools@gorge.net.
• Midweek edition front page preview: School board takes stock of public feedback over budget cuts; Super Bowl goal: Don't get smashed; Sliwa to leave Insitu April 1; Host familes sought for Tsuruta exhange; Scott Sadil nominated for Oregon Book Award
• A colorful end to Thursday evening. Picturesque sunsets will be out for the near future as changing weather rolls in starting this weekend. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Weekend front page preview: Cramner case closer to closure, Community kitchen project on front burner, Title III funds strengthen CGCC
• Photo of the day: Little fuzzy creatures had a good reason to keep their eyes open over the weekend. The sunny weather made it a great time for foraging, but also meant predators were lurking overhead. Photos by Ben McCarty
• Mid-week front page preview: Mt. Defiance rescue, Cascade Locks school district budget meeting, Parkdale man killed in crash, flood debris cleanup for Port of Hood River
• Hawk coach Darrin Lingel: "We all did a Blazer cheer at center court after the game, so hopefully that changes things."
• Blazers 0-3 when Horizon visits, Hawks trying to bring some positive vibes tonight.
• Horizon Christian wins 59-47.
• Jan. 24, 2011: On high: Climbers stand on the summit of Mount Hood Saturday afternoon during the first sunny day across the county in a long time. Hood River County Sheriff Joe Wampler took this shot while searching for a lost hiker in the Mount Defiance
• At the Rose Garden in Portland Horizon Christian leads C.S Lewis Academy 25-21 at halftime.
• Tonight (Monday): Community Budget Forum for Hood River County School District, 6 p.m. at Cascade Locks School. This is the last of three opportunities for the public to weigh in on possible budget cuts for 2011-12.
• Watch Ben McCarty battle it out with (and lose to) the best 90-year-old bowler in Hood River:
• Weekend edition front page preview: HR Education Foundation partners with Save Our Schools; Man hit and killed on freeway; Decreased timber sales a big drop in county budget; Hanford cleanup still looms large; Body found in woods near Parkdale; School bu
• Jan. 20, 2011: Yes that's blue sky! Mount Hood may have been shrouded in a cloud formation Thursday morning but the skies around it were clear. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
• Start looking around for hazardous household materials to bring to HR Transfer Station tomorrow (Fri) for free and proper disposal, 9 am to 2 pm, 3449 Guignard Drive (enter special driveway to east of main entrance). For a list of materials visit www.tr
• The community has another chance tonight to offer solutions to the school district's budget crisis for 2011-12: Attend the Community Budget Forum at 6 pm at Wy’east Middle School cafeteria.
• Eagles converge at the confluence of the Hood River and the Columbia Wednesday afternoon. These two used new logs washed down from the weekend's high water as a resting/fishing place. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• There was an error in a weekend story about the Hood River running club. The correct contact information Steve Wrye, who is putting the club together is stevewrye@gmail.com.
• Help the HR County School District decide how to deal with a $3.5-mil shortfall in next year's budget: share your ideas at the Community Budget Forum tonight, 6 p.m. at Hood River Middle School auditorium.
• Midweek edition front page preview: Sunday rain breaks 58-year-old record; School budget forums start; Cultural Trust awards grants to nonprofits; Serving up history in a Dragon's lair
• This is why Ben McCarty always has the video camera on at the end of the quarter during basketball games -- two buzzer beaters in two days. Check out the video here:
• The Hood River was going nuts over the weekend, as you can see in the photo of day below. Adam Lapierre also got some great video of the river. Check it out here:
• Crazies: Hans Hoomans, Kira Watts and Tom Marley raft the Hood River at flood stage Sunday. Rivers are back below that mark this week as things dry out a bit. See the Jan. 19 Hood River News for more. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Hoops highlights for Jan. 7-15:
• Tree soup: Several days of warm temperatures and heavy rain put rivers in the valley at flood stage over the weekend. Pictured is Punchbowl Falls on the West Fork of the Hood River. Levels peaked Sunday evening and were only slightly lower by Monday morn
• Gov. Kitzhaber has said he is not changing his mind on the Cascade Locks casino issue. What are your thoughts? Share them here:
• Introducing a new blog: "E-views." Read, share and join in the discussion here:
• Jan. 14, 2011: May Street Elementary fourth-grader Cielo Madrigal has fun with the color purple during the school’s Art Week. With help from several local artists and the nonprofit Columbia Gorge Arts in Education, students had a full week of art-f
• Weekend edition front page preview: School district deals with $3.5 million shortfall; McBride appointed to port commission; Finned friends fall victim as tank fire douses itself; Ice, jacknifed semi cause I-84 closure
• Jan. 12, 2011: Max Blem and Dylan Chambers sled at Jackson Park in Hood River Wednesday morning, taking advantage of a snow day closure of all Hood River County Schools. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• HRV basketball games with Pendleton scheduled for tonight have been pstponed due to weather. Games are rescheduled for Thursday with HRV boys varsity in Hood River at 7:15 and girls in Pendleton.
• Midweek edition front page preview: Chamber seeks united front; Thomsen, Johnson start work in Salem; Six Gorge residents garner peace award; Night owls needed for warming shelter shifts; Community Ed screens Warren Miller film; News gets new look on Web
• Jan. 11, 2011: Football fans of all colors united Monday night for an historic matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Auburn Tigers for the BCS national championship. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Give blood: Jan. 12, White Salmon, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1-6 pm; contact Irene Hill, 509-427-5286 — Jan. 13, Bonneville Dam, Bradford Island Visitor Center, 9 am-2 pm; contact Chelsie Morris, 541-374-8344
• Photos and box score of HRV girls bball vs. Hermiston last Friday:
• Jan. 10, 2011: Horse-play— Although it's fun for rolling around in, more snow in the valley this week could mean trouble for driving. Forecasts show the potential for snow and freezing rain down to the Columbia River through Wednesday. Photo
• Highlights from last Thursday's wrestling match between HRVHS, Franklin and Madison:
• Tonight: Winter band concert at Hood River Valley High School’s Bowe Theatre, 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• Jan. 8-9 — “Wine and Word,” a staged reading of “Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” by Julie Marie Myatt, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at CAST Theatre, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. For more info visit www.columbiaarts.org
• Jan. 8 — Warming shelter training, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Ninth and State streets. Free training available for persons interested in helping to shelter homeless families and individuals.
• Tomorrow: Second Saturday at WAAAM, with two indoor acres of displays, activities and demonstrations out of the cold and snow. Airplanes and cars running, weather permitting. For more info visit www.waaamuseum.org.
• Weekend edition front page preview: Casino decision delayed until spring (and Kitzhaber); CL council puts Seeger on leave; Rosauers celebrates bigger, brighter store; Many businesses in county opened, closed or changed in 2010; Final installment of the N
• Decathlete Dave Johnson, who won a bronze medal at 1992 Barcelona Olympics, will be speaking at Horizon Christian School Wed, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. His presentation will be open to public. For more information, contact the school at
• Breaking: Feds delay Cascade Locks casino decision until spring
• Jan. 6, 2011; Adopt-A-Dog at the Hukari Animal Shelter placed 92 dogs in new homes and reunited 81 lost dogs with their owners in 2010. See the Jan. 5 Hood River News for the story. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Jan. 5, 2010: Yes it's cold outside, even for this Odell goose. Watch out for winter weather throughout the valley in the next few days. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Photos and box scores from Horizon Christian vs. Trout Lake last night:
• Midweek edition front page preview: Tyke wins First Baby contest; Adopt-A-Dog: Happy endings to sad stories; CL Council takes issue with Seeger agreement; Water line douses dishwasher fire; Joplin named new Dist. 1 Commissioner; Top 2010 stories continue
• We gave our web site a make over! Check out the new hoodrivernews.com, and please pardon our dust while we make sure everything is working properly. If you find any bugs or kinks, or have any other feedback, please let us know!
• January 3, 2011: Freezing-cold weather brought the inner adventurer in some folks down at the Port of Hood River Monday afternoon. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Providence HR Memorial Hospital's Mobile Health Unit has a mechanical problem that requires immediate attention. Most likely it will not be operating today (Mon), Tuesday or Wednesday. Call 541-387-8260 for updates, posted daily in English and Spani
• Jan. 1, 2011: Mount Adams with alpenglow Photo by Esther K. Smith
• Don't forget: Leos deposit container collection Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm in front of Rosauers. Help the Leos help local charities!
• Weekend edition front page preview (yes, a day early due to no mail delivery on Saturday): The years top stories; Bernard Seeger to leave CL job; Bob Stone Auto to come to HR; Board prepares museum for changes, expansion; Walden completes reform rules
• December 30, 2010: Cooper Camp brough about 75 Hood River and Gorge-area residents to the slopes of Cooper Spur Ski Area this week for the annual winter vacation ski training camp for kids. With at least a foot of fresh snow on the slopes by Wednesday af
• Midweek edition front page preview: Snowboarder death remains a mystery; Seven-car crash closes Hwy 35 Sunday; Warming shelter training, host sites heat up; Cash recycled in Leos monthly collection events; HR cook's national TV experience
• December 28, 2010: An ODOT snowplow clears Highway 35 Monday night. Drivers are reminded to carry chains, especially with heavy snow expected later this week. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Today and tomorrow: Holiday Open House at The History Museum of Hood River County, 11 am to 3 pm both days. Spend a cozy day at the museum with your friends and family while enjoying holiday goodies, coffee, and hot cider. Admission is free.
• December 23, 2010: Santa Claus (Randy Bell) and the Grinch (Gary Fisher) greet shoppers on Oak Street Thursday. The mismatched pair got plenty of photos, and cell phone photos, as they wished last-minute shoppers a Merry Christmas. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Hoops highlights Dec. 14-21. Top players and plays for the week, including a special top play:
• Snowboarder dies at Mt. Hood Meadows:
• December 23, 2010: Merry Christmas!! Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Mid-week edition front page preview: Suspects enter pleas in Cranmer murder case; Foster cleared by grand jury; History museum will stay at port site; HRVHS canned food drive wraps up; Common sense key en electrical safety; Jim Drake's holiday enter
• Tomorrow's Horizon Christian basketball games against North Clackamas have been cancelled due to "potential weather conditions." Tonights games vs. Ione are still on (Girls 6 p.m. boys 7:30 p.m.)
• Weekend edition front page preview: Meals on Wheels program; HR Chamber program starts 'Bundle up for winter' program; Gorge Community Foundation; Walden named chair of House communications/technology subcommittee; 52 Faces: Mark Steighner
• Reminder: Free hazardous waste collection is happening now at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive, until 2 p.m. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Tonight, Dec. 16: Tree of Remembrance ceremony at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 7 p.m. Attendees will receive an ornament to be placed on the Tree of Remembrance in memory of a loved one. Small photographs, mementos, poems or letters may be brought to
• December 16, 2010: DREAM ON! About seven more months before this Waterfront Park scene is a reality again. In fact, another bout of winter weather is headed Hood River's way for the weekend. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Love gardening? the deadline to sign up for Master Gardener training is Dec. 18. Applications are available online at Training begins Jan. 19 and is held Weds evenings and every other Sat. Fee is $100; covers all materials. For more info contact the HR
• Friday: Hazardous waste collection, 9 am to 2 pm at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Tonight: "Sense of Place” lecture, 6:30 pm at Springhouse Cellar, 13 Railroad St. Wildlife biologist Tim Pitz will give a talk, “Birds-Eye View,” on how human settlement in the Gorge has influenced habitat and migration routes. Adm
• December 15, 2010: Tasting the trim of his gingerbread house, Mid Valley Elementary student Gus Schrankel and the rest of Mrs. Whitehead's class took part in the sweet holiday tradition as a lead-in to Christmas vacation. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• HRV boys basketball beats Gresham 62-57. Photos and box score from Tuesday's game:
• Midweek edition front page preview: City hears proposed water rate increase; Mortgage hardship program offers relief; Mt. Hood Country Store closes, again; Program brings hands-on salmon education to elementary classrooms; HR Christmas Project update
• December 13, 2010: The Hood River reached the bottom of the railroad trestle over the Hood River by Monday morning thanks to heavy rain through the weekend. More moisture is on its way later this week. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• New posts on Jim Drake's Entertainment blog:
• Weekend edition front page preview: Students freeze for FISH; Parks & Rec break ground on 30-acre park; New rash of car prowls reported; Filing for HR Port vacancy due Monday; June Knudson honored; 52 Faces: Lauren Fein
• On Sunday, December 12, students from Nan Noteboom's 7th period class at Hood River Valley High School will walk from the Parkdale Food Bank to the Odell Food Bank to the Hood River Food Bank to publicize the need for donations for the annual HRVHS
• Hoops Highlights are back! The season's first installment of the high school basketball high videos:
• Video of HRVHS students jumping of Hood River Marina to raise money for FISH foodbank:
• Dec. 8, 2010: "Scenes from The Nutcracker," an annual holiday tradition presented by the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy, will feature two performances this Saturday at Hood River Middle School. Pictured is Noel Mellor playing the part of the Mech
• Weekend edition front page preview: DEQ backs Boardman closure; Warming shelter program starts in January; Education Foundation funds innovative grants; 52 Faces: Michelle Jacobs — Plus special section: Gorge Business Review
• Tonight: Holiday parade in downtown Hood River, 6:30 p.m. Starts at Seventh and Oak streets and travels Oak to Second; ending at Overlook Park on Second and State. Tree lighting ceremony and other festivities will follow.
• Dec. 3, 2010: Volunteers shovel snow on Fourth Street Friday afternoon to get ready for Saturday's Winter Downtown Showdown snowboard and freestyle ski event. The contest, set to start at noon and run into the evening, was endorsed this year by the
• Saturday: Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9-1 in the Rosauers parking lot. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.
• Midweek edition front page preview: Winter Downtown Showdown gets a boost; La Niña is love/hate relationship; Parade of generosity in Cascade Locks; Lions Foundation Trust gives $68,800; FISH food bank needs more food
• Wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
• Video of singer Joel Valle performing for May Street School Spanish club on our main page:
• Midweek edition front page preview: First Gorge snow skids in with ice; Woman takes Naked Winery name literally; Library board sworn in; 'Festival of Lights' returns Friday; 'Greater Tuna' brings comic slice to Odell; plus: Gorge Gift
• Nov. 26-27: “Greater Tuna,” a production of Plays for Non-Profits and Hood River Lions, 7:30 pm at the new Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center. Matinee at 2 pm Saturday. Tickets are $12 adult, $10 students/seniors, available a
• Nov 25: Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot, a 5K and 12K run/walk starting at the HR end of the Twin Tunnels. Race starts at 10 am; registration 9 am and a Kids Fun Run at 9:45. Cost is $15/person; $25/family; kids under 12 run free. Proceeds benefit Mosi
• Give blood Friday, Nov. 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10-3 at the Elks Lodge, 304 Cascade Ave. For an appt call Margo Parker at 541-387-3669. For more info call 800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
• Nov. 21, 2010: Good times at Little John, with enough snow at that elevation for some prime early-season sledding, and relaxing with a fire in the park's day use cabin. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• The Polar Express
• Holiday Christmas Tree Train
• Weekend edition front page preview: Traffic concerns highlight Nestlé forum; Turtle Island Foods saves turkeys a half-million at a time; Walls rise on Providence parking structure; Chamber 'bytes' into the future; 52 Faces: Linda Torres
• Mt. Hood Meadows set to open Saturday for limited runs after 22-inches of snow Wednesday night. See the Saturday paper for more and check out skihood.com for which lifts will be open.
• Saturday: Self Defense for Women, a class taught by two Hood River Police Department officers, 1-4 p.m. at May Street Elementary gym. The cost is $25 for women 18 and over, $15 for girls 14-17. To sign up, e-mail bestdefensetraining@yahoo.com
• Friday: Hazardous waste collection, 9 am to 2 pm at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
• Fetch season isn't over yet, as Diesel frolics in the Columbia River Sunday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2010. Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Weekend edition front page preview: Wampler pilots search plane to find lost boy; Valley split in library district vote; U.S. Mint releases Mount Hood quarter; Veterans Day services draw 200; Road crews get ready for 'La Niña," 52 Faces:
• First snow of the season, Mt. Hood Junction, Nov. 9, 2010 Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Snow falling during HRV's state playoff game against Sherwood, Nov. 9, 2010
• Fishing where Powerdale Dam once stood, Nov. 9, 2010 Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Mount Hood early light, Oct. 27, 2010 Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Fall leaves at Idlewilde Cemetery, Oct. 28, 2010 Photo by Adam Lapierre
• Hood River/White Salmon bridge, Oct. 17, 2010
• 4th of July Parade and Festivities
• Earth Day Celebration
• 30 days of Art!
• Old Fashioned 4th of July Party and BBQ
• Summer Painting Workshops
• Digital Art: The Computer + New Artistic Vision
• Vineyard Open House Memorial Day Weekend
• Lavender Daze Festival
• Memorial Day Weekend Open House
• Hood River Valley Harvest Fest

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