NW Cherry Fest is All Weekend in TD, and the Fun just spreads throughout The Gorge faster than a Cherry Pie Eating Contest. Go nuclear at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon on Monday, April 28 with some Surf Rock with Tom Connelly

Stephen grabbed onto the passenger side of the truck while the driver, Matthews, tried to drive away from the scene, preventing Stephen from stopping the theft, according the District Attorney. Matthew sped and swerved, dragging Stephen, throwing him to the ground, and running him over.

The City of Hood River is proud to announce it has been awarded an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Grant from City Thread, a national non-profit organization that helps make communities safer and better connected through transportation.

Oregon Music Hall of Famer Jerry Joseph stops by the Ruins on Friday as the guitarist from Portland travels the world and war-torn countries and even holds a school of rock for displaced teens. Check out our Giggin’ Guide Gorgewide.

Come celebrate the Hood River Library Foundation’s annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. With libraries located in Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Parkdale, and a bookmobile, the Hood River County Library District offers a wide range of services to everyone in the community.

Two suspects in the death of Stephen M. Hayes of Hood River are being held on $1.1 million bail while police continue to search for a third person of interest in the alleged altercation and hit and run murder that occurred in Hood River on Friday, April 11.

A Hood River man who confronted a car clout was killed when the alleged thief reportedly hit him with his pickup on Friday, April 11.

Bargeway Drops the April show List, The Griffin House concerts get an Early Start, the Hood River Cider Fest is on the Horizon and Comedy returns to Route 30. Put on your shades, cause this mo’ gettin’ rosy.

A local man was injured badly on Highway 35 when he collided with a truck on Saturday Afternoon on his way to his Mill job on Saturday, April 5 at 12:15 p.m. On April 5th, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.

The City of Hood River’s “Hosted Homeshares and Vacation Home Rental” code was recently upheld in federal court. The City welcomes the recent ruling affirming Ordinance 2026, which places restrictions on short-term rental (STR) licenses in residential zones.

Registration is now open for one of the nation's longest-running and most iconic open water swimming events, the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim.

Hundreds of protestors showed up in the Port of Hood River on Saturday in the national Hands Off protest that were held around the United States in protest of policies being enacted by the Trump Administration.

Trombonist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini bring their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft to the Ruins in HR on Friday. Wines on Second in TD goes Beatles Sing-A-Long on Saturday. That’s just one layer to this Giggin’ Glass Onion.

Protesting is expected to ramp up this Saturday, April 5 in Hood River as locals from around the Gorge converge at the national Hands Off protest in the Port of Hood River in the grass north of Ferment Brewing at 11 a.m.

Don’t think transit is riveting? Give us a day to change your mind. The Gorge Transit Summit invites you to explore the dynamic evolution of public transportation in the Columbia River Gorge and its role in solving some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

"Journey House is more than just a house—it represents a promise of hope and an opportunity for individuals to rebuild their lives in a supportive and structured environment." - Steve Ryan

Council agreed to the terms of the Purchase Option Agreement with a joint venture with Community Development Partners and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation. The City of Hood River will provide land at no cost and contribute up to $2,438,595 in funding for water, sewer, and stormwater expenses.

Underground Music Station in Hood River is bringing in the Bang Bang Experience; Bargeway Pub smokin’ with Willie & Nelson; Gorge Giggin’ Guide unseasonably hot in Spring 2025.

On Friday, March 28, a film will be shown on the life of a courageous Hood River citizen who protested racially motivated arrests and imprisonment during World War II. 

The First Day of Spring, March 20, is prompting more gigs and events than hillside full of balsamroot. So, come along and pick a bouquet of fantastic entertainment events that are popping up all over the Gorge and clicking like a pack a pika.