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The 7 Most Charming River Towns In Oregon - WorldAtlas
The 7 Most Charming River Towns In Oregon WorldAtlas
Published on 9 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Update: Oregon under an extreme heat watch Sunday and Monday - OregonLive.com
Update: Oregon under an extreme heat watch Sunday and Monday OregonLive.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:51 am
Lost wedding ring with 1946 engraving found at Hood River café - Columbia Gorge News
Lost wedding ring with 1946 engraving found at Hood River café Columbia Gorge News
Published on 5 August 2025 | 5:46 pm
Columbia River Swim Spots and Beaches Under 90 Minutes from Portland - Portland Monthly
Columbia River Swim Spots and Beaches Under 90 Minutes from Portland Portland Monthly
Published on 5 August 2025 | 4:30 pm
Hazardous Waste collection set for Hood River, The Dalles - Aug. 15 & 16 - Columbia Community Connection
Hazardous Waste collection set for Hood River, The Dalles - Aug. 15 & 16 Columbia Community Connection
Published on 4 August 2025 | 10:16 pm
Hood River County School District appoints interim assistant principal for May Street Elementary - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River County School District appoints interim assistant principal for May Street Elementary Columbia Gorge News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 9:31 pm
Hood River County School District expects federal education funds, vital programs to continue - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River County School District expects federal education funds, vital programs to continue Columbia Gorge News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 3:12 pm
E. Coli Warning: Locals told to avoid contact with Columbia River water from The Dalles to Mayer Park - Columbia Community Connection
E. Coli Warning: Locals told to avoid contact with Columbia River water from The Dalles to Mayer Park Columbia Community Connection
Published on 3 August 2025 | 5:12 pm
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge scheduled close Friday afternoon - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge scheduled close Friday afternoon Columbia Gorge News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:08 pm
Portland Timbers soccer team will return to Hood River on September 4 for 11th annual ‘Rose City Road Trip’ - Columbia Gorge News
Portland Timbers soccer team will return to Hood River on September 4 for 11th annual ‘Rose City Road Trip’ Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:30 pm
Death Notice: Paulina Pearle Updyke, 93, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Death Notice: Paulina Pearle Updyke, 93, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 29 July 2025 | 6:03 pm
Hood River-ODOT jurisdictional transfer unsuccessful this legislative session - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River-ODOT jurisdictional transfer unsuccessful this legislative session Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 July 2025 | 5:52 pm
Obituary: Judge Ted Kolbaba, 90, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: Judge Ted Kolbaba, 90, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 29 July 2025 | 5:44 pm
Death Notice: Rickie Robert (Rick) Sherrell, 71, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Death Notice: Rickie Robert (Rick) Sherrell, 71, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary: John Edmund Smith, 78, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: John Edmund Smith, 78, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 25 July 2025 | 10:26 pm
Hood River attraction ranked among top things to do in the US in 2025: Tripadvisor - KOIN.com
Hood River attraction ranked among top things to do in the US in 2025: Tripadvisor KOIN.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary: Connie Lee Smith, 94, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: Connie Lee Smith, 94, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:37 pm
Hike into darkness at new Mitchell Point Tunnel in Columbia River Gorge - Statesman Journal
Hike into darkness at new Mitchell Point Tunnel in Columbia River Gorge Statesman Journal
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
A Guide to the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest’s Best Kept Secret - Condé Nast Traveler
A Guide to the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest’s Best Kept Secret Condé Nast Traveler
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Port of Hood River welcomes new commissioner, appoints new board president - Columbia Gorge News
Port of Hood River welcomes new commissioner, appoints new board president Columbia Gorge News
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:22 pm
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority milestone - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority milestone Columbia Gorge News
Published on 22 July 2025 | 5:04 pm
Burdoin Fire shuts down popular recreation sites along the Columbia River Gorge - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Burdoin Fire shuts down popular recreation sites along the Columbia River Gorge Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary: John Cal Taylor, 85, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: John Cal Taylor, 85, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Around 400 students attending Hood River County School District summer school - Columbia Gorge News
Around 400 students attending Hood River County School District summer school Columbia Gorge News
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:05 am
Burdoin Fire burns 10,730 acres, remains uncontained in the Columbia River Gorge - KATU
Burdoin Fire burns 10,730 acres, remains uncontained in the Columbia River Gorge KATU
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Homes destroyed, evacuations continue as fire grows to over 10,700 acres in Columbia River Gorge - KGW
Homes destroyed, evacuations continue as fire grows to over 10,700 acres in Columbia River Gorge KGW
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Burdoin Fire remains active in Columbia River Gorge, scorches 8,776 acres - KATU
Burdoin Fire remains active in Columbia River Gorge, scorches 8,776 acres KATU
Published on 20 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Gut punch’: Hood River County Sheriff cuts services amid funding slump - KOIN.com
‘Gut punch’: Hood River County Sheriff cuts services amid funding slump KOIN.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Columbia River Gorge wildfire prompts evacuations, burns at least one home - MyNorthwest.com
Columbia River Gorge wildfire prompts evacuations, burns at least one home MyNorthwest.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14 - Statesman Journal
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14 Statesman Journal
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Brush fire east of Bingen, Washington, estimated at 2,000 acres - KGW
Brush fire east of Bingen, Washington, estimated at 2,000 acres KGW
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
What to know for fire restrictions in Willamette, Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge - Statesman Journal
What to know for fire restrictions in Willamette, Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge Statesman Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River teacher named Oregon Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River teacher named Oregon Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Columbia Gorge News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:17 pm
Beloved ice cream shop leaves its mark on downtown Hood River - KPTV
Beloved ice cream shop leaves its mark on downtown Hood River KPTV
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
As Trump cancels Columbia River deal, promises to Indigenous American tribes are still being broken - Oregon Capital Chronicle
As Trump cancels Columbia River deal, promises to Indigenous American tribes are still being broken Oregon Capital Chronicle
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Death Notice: Bruce Norman Hinman, JR., 44, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Death Notice: Bruce Norman Hinman, JR., 44, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River’s ‘Fruit Loop’ is the perfect place for u-pick season - KPTV
Hood River’s ‘Fruit Loop’ is the perfect place for u-pick season KPTV
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
USFS takes over firefighting efforts for Wyeth Fire in Hood River County - KATU
USFS takes over firefighting efforts for Wyeth Fire in Hood River County KATU
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wildfire prompts Level 2 evacuation notice for Wyeth in the Columbia River Gorge - KATU
Wildfire prompts Level 2 evacuation notice for Wyeth in the Columbia River Gorge KATU
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge - Washington State Standard
Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Washington State Standard
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wildfire off I-84 in Hood River County prompts Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuations - KOIN.com
Wildfire off I-84 in Hood River County prompts Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuations KOIN.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River-White Salmon bridge project secures over $250 million in state funding - KATU
Hood River-White Salmon bridge project secures over $250 million in state funding KATU
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
40 year-old woman dies paddleboarding in Columbia River at Viento State Park - Statesman Journal
40 year-old woman dies paddleboarding in Columbia River at Viento State Park Statesman Journal
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Paddleboarder drowns in Columbia River near Viento State Park - KPTV
Paddleboarder drowns in Columbia River near Viento State Park KPTV
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Semi-Truck Collision Closes Hood River-White Salmon Bridge - Columbia Community Connection
Semi-Truck Collision Closes Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Columbia Community Connection
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Death Notice: Kelly Knopp, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Death Notice: Kelly Knopp, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River City Council’s proclamation reaffirms inclusivity - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River City Council’s proclamation reaffirms inclusivity Columbia Gorge News
Published on 24 June 2025 | 8:21 pm
Obituary: Renée Cummings, 75, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: Renée Cummings, 75, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary: Yuri Lily Hasegawa, 97, Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
Obituary: Yuri Lily Hasegawa, 97, Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Wyden in Hood River: ‘Very concerned’ about Mideast war - KOIN.com
Wyden in Hood River: ‘Very concerned’ about Mideast war KOIN.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Affordable Housing at 780 Rand Road Receives Final Pieces of Funding - Columbia Community Connection
Affordable Housing at 780 Rand Road Receives Final Pieces of Funding Columbia Community Connection
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Slideshow: Hood River No Kings rally - Columbia Gorge News
Slideshow: Hood River No Kings rally Columbia Gorge News
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:05 pm
Wyden to hold town hall in Hood River - Columbia Gorge News
Wyden to hold town hall in Hood River Columbia Gorge News
Published on 17 June 2025 | 6:58 am
Hood River, The Dalles Rite Aid locations now closed - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River, The Dalles Rite Aid locations now closed Columbia Gorge News
Published on 10 June 2025 | 8:01 pm
Woman dead, man seriously hurt after house fire in Hood River Co. - KPTV
Woman dead, man seriously hurt after house fire in Hood River Co. KPTV
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River makes national list for ‘obstructing enforcement’ of federal immigration laws - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River makes national list for ‘obstructing enforcement’ of federal immigration laws Columbia Gorge News
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman dead, man seriously hurt after house fire in Hood River Co. - KPTV
Woman dead, man seriously hurt after house fire in Hood River Co. KPTV
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River Latino nonprofit says community is living in fear - KATU
Hood River Latino nonprofit says community is living in fear KATU
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire Restrictions Begin in Hood River County - Columbia Community Connection
Fire Restrictions Begin in Hood River County Columbia Community Connection
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Environmental groups take Oregon to court over renewable diesel refinery on Columbia River - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Environmental groups take Oregon to court over renewable diesel refinery on Columbia River Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Community Rallies Around Bright Beginnings Co-Founder After Husband’s Death - Columbia Community Connection
Community Rallies Around Bright Beginnings Co-Founder After Husband’s Death Columbia Community Connection
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River Pride Celebration returns for a Third Year, Bringing a Variety of Diverse and Inclusive Community Events - Columbia Community Connection
Hood River Pride Celebration returns for a Third Year, Bringing a Variety of Diverse and Inclusive Community Events Columbia Community Connection
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge project secures Washington funds, eyes $105M from Oregon - KOIN.com
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge project secures Washington funds, eyes $105M from Oregon KOIN.com
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Barge incident causes minor cosmetic damage to Hood River pier - KCBY
Barge incident causes minor cosmetic damage to Hood River pier KCBY
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Police stop speeding driver in Hood River, find several pounds of meth and $10K in cash - KATU
Police stop speeding driver in Hood River, find several pounds of meth and $10K in cash KATU
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
The History Museum of Hood River County Press Release "Embrace the Wild Wind" - Columbia Community Connection
The History Museum of Hood River County Press Release "Embrace the Wild Wind" Columbia Community Connection
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River - djcoregon.com
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River djcoregon.com
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
HRLN Hosts International Worker's Day March in Hood River - Columbia Community Connection
HRLN Hosts International Worker's Day March in Hood River Columbia Community Connection
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Special District Election Day: Hood River County - Columbia Gorge News
2025 Special District Election Day: Hood River County Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:07 pm
Hood River County Library Board - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River County Library Board Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:01 pm
Hood River County School District School Board, at large - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River County School District School Board, at large Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 8:56 pm
Rare brain disorder detected in Hood River County: No links between cases yet found - Columbia Gorge News
Rare brain disorder detected in Hood River County: No links between cases yet found Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:04 pm
2 busted with meth, fentanyl during Hood River traffic stop with child in car - KPTV
2 busted with meth, fentanyl during Hood River traffic stop with child in car KPTV
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
This time of year, the orchards of Oregon's Hood River Valley are all abloom - KGW
This time of year, the orchards of Oregon's Hood River Valley are all abloom KGW
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Three indicted for murder after Hood River man killed trying to stop bike theft - KATU
Three indicted for murder after Hood River man killed trying to stop bike theft KATU
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3 indicted on murder charges in Hood River deadly bike theft - KOIN.com
3 indicted on murder charges in Hood River deadly bike theft KOIN.com
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3rd suspect arrested in hit-and-run death of Hood River man trying to stop theft - KPTV
3rd suspect arrested in hit-and-run death of Hood River man trying to stop theft KPTV
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3rd suspect arrested in hit-and-run death of Hood River man trying to stop theft - KPTV
3rd suspect arrested in hit-and-run death of Hood River man trying to stop theft KPTV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Third suspect in Hood River Killing nabbed in The Dalles - Columbia Community Connection
Third suspect in Hood River Killing nabbed in The Dalles Columbia Community Connection
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspected HR murderers held on $1.1 million bail; third person sought - Columbia Community Connection
Suspected HR murderers held on $1.1 million bail; third person sought Columbia Community Connection
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River man killed in suspected property theft - Columbia Community Connection
Hood River man killed in suspected property theft Columbia Community Connection
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River County School District announces $4 million in budget reductions for 2025-26 school year - Columbia Gorge News
Hood River County School District announces $4 million in budget reductions for 2025-26 school year Columbia Gorge News
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:29 pm
A rock opera about the Columbia Gorge watershed comes to life - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
A rock opera about the Columbia Gorge watershed comes to life Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Court Upholds Hood River’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance - Columbia Community Connection
Court Upholds Hood River’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance Columbia Community Connection
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Registration Open for the Iconic Columbia River Cross Channel Swim: 81st Annual Event Set for Aug. 30 - Columbia Community Connection
Registration Open for the Iconic Columbia River Cross Channel Swim: 81st Annual Event Set for Aug. 30 Columbia Community Connection
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River artist blends ancient Egyptian khayamiya and modern media to create liminal spaces - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Hood River artist blends ancient Egyptian khayamiya and modern media to create liminal spaces Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 6 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River Distillers ordered to pay strikers - NW Labor Press
Hood River Distillers ordered to pay strikers NW Labor Press
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
BreezeBy starts April 1 as electronic tolling begins on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge - KATU
BreezeBy starts April 1 as electronic tolling begins on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge KATU
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Indian Restaurateur reimagines China Gorge in HR; Now Open - Columbia Community Connection
Indian Restaurateur reimagines China Gorge in HR; Now Open Columbia Community Connection
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Developers propose hotel on site of former Hood River News building - Columbia Gorge News
Developers propose hotel on site of former Hood River News building Columbia Gorge News
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River to Host Screening of 'Lessons for Today: The Legacy of Minoru Yasui - Columbia Community Connection
Hood River to Host Screening of 'Lessons for Today: The Legacy of Minoru Yasui Columbia Community Connection
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River Alliance Church to Open Journey House: A Sober Living Transitional Home - Columbia Community Connection
Hood River Alliance Church to Open Journey House: A Sober Living Transitional Home Columbia Community Connection
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
‘The Evergreen’: In Oregon’s Hood River Valley, this Japanese American family has grown apples for more than a century - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
‘The Evergreen’: In Oregon’s Hood River Valley, this Japanese American family has grown apples for more than a century Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hood River bridge toll changes; key info for tribal members - KNDU
Hood River bridge toll changes; key info for tribal members KNDU
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Car found in Columbia River could be tied to family missing since 1958 - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Car found in Columbia River could be tied to family missing since 1958 Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Crews work to raise car from Columbia River, hoping for clues to missing family’s fate - KPTV
Crews work to raise car from Columbia River, hoping for clues to missing family’s fate KPTV
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Jacobs Celebrates 40+ Years of Dedication, Innovation and Excellence in Oregon - Jacobs
Jacobs Celebrates 40+ Years of Dedication, Innovation and Excellence in Oregon Jacobs
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
This family created an apple ‘paradise’ in the shadow of Mount Hood - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
This family created an apple ‘paradise’ in the shadow of Mount Hood Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hood River County Town Hall – with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter - Merkley (.gov)
Hood River County Town Hall – with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter Merkley (.gov)
Published on 18 January 2025 | 8:00 am