Tom Peterson 4/15/25 Tom Peterson 4/15/25

Third suspect in Hood River Killing nabbed in The Dalles

An all out effort was made by police the last several days to find the third suspect, Jonathan Bradley Matthews, 31, of a houseless man from The Dalles. He was arrested today, April 15 at 12:09 p.m, in The Dalles, according to a Hood River Police press release. He is being held on suspicion of murder.

Tom Peterson 4/15/25 Tom Peterson 4/15/25

Two people dead as HR County Health Department investigates Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; No link yet found in cases

The Hood River County Health Department is looking into the deaths of two individuals as officials have confirmed one case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and suspect two others.

Jim Drake 4/15/25 Jim Drake 4/15/25

Giggin’ Guide goes travelin’ with Nomad Jerry Joseph

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.

Columbia Community Connection 4/15/25 Columbia Community Connection 4/15/25

Columbia Gorge Students Explore Maritime Careers Through Hands-On Events

More than 160 eighth graders from The Dalles Middle School participated in Maritime Career Days held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Regional Skills Center on February 25th and 27th.

Columbia Community Connection 4/15/25 Columbia Community Connection 4/15/25

Hood River County Library Foundation to Host Annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser

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.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council 4/15/25 Mid-Columbia Community Action Council 4/15/25

MCCAC and Partners Awarded $1 Million Through Governor’s Housing 360 Initiative

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded $1 million as part of Governor Tina Kotek’s new Housing 360 pilot program announced last week. The funding will support innovative approaches to housing individuals experiencing homelessness who face mental health challenges, with a special focus on Tribal communities in the Wasco County region who are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

Tom Peterson 4/14/25 Tom Peterson 4/14/25

TD Council mulls cost of living increases for staff tonight, April 14

The Dalles City Council is set to convene tonight at 5:30 p.m. to decide on issues of proposed cost-of-living adjustments for city employees, regulations surrounding fireworks displays, and policies on overnight parking within city limits.

Joshuah Albert 4/14/25 Joshuah Albert 4/14/25

Man Flees After Starting Small Fire in The Dalles

Police responded to a report of a fire and possible disturbance near W. 8th Street on Friday, April 11, after a resident reported hearing alarms, yelling, and the smell of smoke.

Tom Peterson 4/14/25 Tom Peterson 4/14/25

Suspected HR murderers held on $1.1 million bail; third person sought

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.

Tom Peterson 4/12/25 Tom Peterson 4/12/25

Hood River man killed in suspected property theft

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.