Oregon State University Extension Service, through its Oregon Naturalist Program in partnership with the Columbia River Gorge Commission, is offering a Climate Stewards training course from April 8 to June 28.

Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is inviting community members to learn more about how they can make a difference in the lives of children in the child welfare system.

At the February 24th meeting of the Hood River City Council, members unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment for all community members.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "Beyond the Scrub: New Attention on Oregon White Oaks and Why They Matter," featuring Lindsay Cornelius, East Cascades Oak Partnership Manager at the Columbia Land Trust.

The Great Gorge Melt is here! March is all about cheesy, melty goodness, and you can be part of it while making a real impact in the fight against hunger. Visit any of these participating restaurants, order their featured grilled cheese or quesadilla, and $2 from every purchase goes directly to Columbia Gorge Food Bank.

Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has launched a comprehensive new initiative offering support and resources to strengthen communication, collaboration, and connections within the community.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has announced the 2025 Native American 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.

Oregon State Police responded to two separate incidents on Interstate 84 in the past two days, both involving reckless driving that resulted in crashes and arrests.

On Presidents’ Day, as the country reflected on its leadership, around 150 people gathered in downtown Hood River to do more than reflect—they came to resist. Standing outside the water fountain on State Street, the crowd was loud but peaceful, determined yet welcoming, a powerful contrast to the unease that has settled into the national conversation.

A Vancouver, Washington, man was arrested early Sunday, Feb. 9th, after allegedly driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 while intoxicated, according to the Oregon State Police.

Blood tests show driver at “Coma Level” for alcohol after being rammed by a trooper during a 14 mile pursuit between The Dalles and Hood River west on Interstate 84 on Thursday, Feb. 6. at 3 p.m.

Rewards doubled to $400 for people who report certain illegal fishing offenses which lead to an arrest or citation in Oregon. Cash rewards encourage people to participate in the conservation of Oregon fish and wildlife by calling the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line if they suspect poaching. Reporting parties may remain anonymous.

Jessamyn Duckwall, a writing instructor at CGCC and lifelong Hood River resident, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship. Duckwall was chosen from a competitive pool of 479 applicants for this honor, which recognizes literary excellence and supports Oregon writers in their creative endeavors. Duckwall, who identifies as queer and autistic, received the Leslie Bradshaw Fellowship for their outstanding contributions to poetry.

A Portland man was arrested Thursday night after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that spanned three counties and reached speeds of 143 mph on Interstate 84.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series is proud to present "Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones" on Wednesday, February 12, featuring an evening spent in conversation with Buck Jones, an enrolled Cayuse member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), a Columbia River Treaty Fisherman, and Salmon Marketing Specialist at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).

Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is adjusting routes for its Mobile Food Bank to work within its budget for 2025. As a result, stops in Mill A and Lyle will be ending soon.

Working Man’s New Brunch packs a flavorful punch in Hood River Heights. Neighborhood hang bangin’ with some awesome flavors coming from scratch cooking including Chicken and Waffles and Eggs in Purgatory. Time to get tortured.

The MCCAC Board of Directors will soon convene to appoint an interim Executive Director and  begin searching for a permanent Executive Director.  “The entire board and I are so grateful for Kenny’s visionary leadership, fundraising prowess, and  courage as MCCAC’s Executive Director these past few years,” said Wasco County Commissioner and MCCAC Board Secretary Phil Brady.

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "More Than Skinnies & Singletrack: A History of Mountain Biking in Post Canyon," featuring Hood River County Forester Doug Thiesies, trail-builder Gary Paasch, and County Commissioner Arthur Babitz.