The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Area), faces an existential threat after the Washington State House voted to eliminate all state funding for the agency.

This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an engaging art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern abstract color block style.

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.

Downtown TD's Main Street is going off with great retail, fun events and all the latest business news. Join Cynthia Kortge and Tom Peterson in this podcast as spring is blowing in First Friday, the new Firefly women's clothing emerges, River City Saloon starts slammin' drinks and bookin' bands, and all the other hottest happenings. 

Main Street First Friday is back this week Friday April 4th with another great night of specials, live music, sales and new vendors for our Spring Release!

The City of Bingen will appoint no more than three volunteers to serve on a For/Against Committee for a ballot measure planned for the August 5, 2025 Klickitat County election.

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.