Gorge highway closure expanded after visitors trespass

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — All public land is closed within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area because of the coronavirus outbreak, but that hasn’t stopped some people from showing up and trespassing onto parks and trails.

Gorge highway closure expanded after visitors trespass

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — All public land is closed within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area because of the coronavirus outbreak, but that hasn’t stopped some people from showing up and trespassing onto parks and trails.

Red Rocks, the Gorge, both are magical venues

Magical venues

Sitting there watching the sunset at The Gorge recently with the Dead & Company in the foreground and the Columbia River in all its glory in the background, got me to thinking.

Gorge gets going

First show of the season was all-day affair

Portland Oregon vacations are a one-of-a-kind experience

A highly creative streak colors just about everything in Portland, Ore. The city is well known as a place with a progressive attitude, which is reflected in its civic commitments to being green, and its population's devotion to being one of the top biking cities in the country (they have the highest percentage of bike commuters).

Oregon wildfires burning from Gorge to California border

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A fire that ignited Wednesday night in the Columbia River Gorge was 50% contained Thursday after burning about 100 acres of grass, scrub oak and brush, Oregon Department of Forestry officials said.

Oregon wildfires burning from Gorge to California border

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A fire that ignited Wednesday night in the Columbia River Gorge was 50% contained Thursday after burning about 100 acres of grass, scrub oak and brush, Oregon Department of Forestry officials said.

Cave B Estate Winery, rooted in the Columbia Basin

It takes a certain clarity of vision to get temporarily distracted with a little, incidental side-project – creating the Gorge Amphitheatre – only to retire from managing the hottest music venue in the Northwest to dedicate more time to an older passion: making premiere Washington wine.

Old favorites, new shows set for Gorge concert season

GEORGE - With an array of new acts and returning favorites, the Gorge Amphitheater's 2015 lineup is billed to be one the most entertaining lineups to come to the venue in years.

Hospital asking for help with concert patients

Concert audience accounts for about $340,000 in bad debt, Quincy hospital officials say

QUINCY - The bill is in and the cost sent officials from Quincy Valley Medical Center looking for a way to get people who attend concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater to pay up. Or if that doesn't work, to get the Gorge Amphitheater owners to pay something to help offset the costs.

Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire

Authorities say a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that has destroyed dozens of structures is 65% contained.

Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire

Authorities say a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that has destroyed dozens of structures is 65% contained.

Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire

Authorities say a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that has destroyed dozens of structures is 65% contained.

1 dead after drug overdoses at Gorge concert

For more information, read Tuesday's Columbia Basin Herald.

Paradiso Lost Drugs, thefts and Infected Mushroom

GORGE AMPITHEATRE - Another Paradiso Festival has come and gone. For the over 25,000 attendees who flooded into Grant County’s iconic Gorge Amphitheatre, it was another weekend of big-name electronic music set against the deep basalt canyon that lines the Columbia River.

Cave B Estate Winery - Local winery provides refreshments and entertainment

QUINCY – Cave B Estate Winery, whose sweeping views of the Columbia River and basalt cliffs could be nearly unmatched in beauty, has graced the area with award-winning wines for over 20 years. Located at 348 Silica Rd NW in Quincy, right next door to the Gorge Amphitheatre, Cave B is tucked away from the noise of main roads and city lights. It is a family-owned and operated winery that has earned its name across the state and beyond for the high-quality wines they produce and serve.

Cave B opens grandly

500 turn out for celebration of resort and winery

Commissioners sign spirits contract for Gorge Amphitheater

EPHRATA - Beer, wine and liquor will continue to flow at the Gorge Amphitheater concerts this year.

Residents told to evacuate as wildfire in Gorge area grows

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire that started between Hood River and The Dalles in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge grew quickly Wednesday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations.

Residents told to evacuate as wildfire in Gorge area grows

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire that started between Hood River and The Dalles in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge grew quickly Wednesday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations.