8+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1775+ words) He grew up in rural Oregon and cares deeply about our farm and forest lands that are what really make Oregon, Oregon. Whether I am meeting with him in Salem in his role as a legislative staffer or talking to…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (621+ words) HOOD RIVER " For the first time in Mayor Paul Blackburn's tenure, the Hood River City Council met as a quorum at the Hood River Middle School auditorium, hearing questions and concerns on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from a passionate,…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (777+ words) THE DALLES " Youth marijuana use is down from years ago, but remains at a steady rate, experts told a local audience recently. Meanwhile, the strength of marijuana has increased sharply and packaging and promotion is aimed at youth. Officials with…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (185+ words) WHITE SALMON " The Columbia High School track and field team competed in a four-team Trico League meet April 22 in White Salmon, where the Bruins posted 15 personal bests. They included the winning 19-foot, 2. 75-inch long jump mark by Simon Caldwell, who…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (258+ words) A map of the Sawtooth Berry Fields, located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Ecological data demonstrates the dramatic decline in shrubland, or berry fields, from 1985-2023 as a result of conifer encroachment. Graphic courtesy Zo" Kleiner GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (40+ words) Columbia Gorge News THE GORGE " Trout Lake junior Melody Stock raced to a personal best in the 1500 meters last week, headlining performances by Gorge-area small school track and field athletes....

17+ hour, 51+ min ago  (384+ words) The flood which scoured the rest of the valley didn't reach the top of the ridge which means deeper soil remains there, explained DNT Natural Area Specialist Ethan Coggins. "They got cordoned off from the sage brush buttercup you find…...

17+ hour, 50+ min ago  (207+ words) It's official: Spring has arrived and it's now time to revisit that home upgrade you were contemplating but did not complete last year. Perhaps there's new inspiration calling you?" Whichever it is, consider making it a fun and affordable adventure…...

7+ hour, 34+ min ago  (322+ words) Port of Hood River Marina." HOOD RIVER " Public engagement begins in May for the Port of Hood River's next Strategic Business Plan (SBP), which will update a planning document last completed in 2021, just after the COVID pandemic. The consulting contract…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago  (129+ words) THE DALLES " The North Wasco County School District will welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families at upcoming Kindergarten Open House Nights at its elementary schools. These events provide an opportunity for families to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and learn…...