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.

A little boost: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District nurtures businesses in the Columbia Gorge

THE DALLES, Ore. — The Columbia Gorge may be one of the most beautiful regions of the Pacific Northwest, but as rural people know, scenery doesn’t always translate into prosperity. Forty years ago, logging and aluminum plants were major drivers of the economy in Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington and Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties in Oregon. But those days are long gone and the business community has diversified, partly with the assistance of the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. The MCEDD (pronounced like “McKedd”) puts its efforts into three buckets, said MCEDD director Jessica Metta: regional coordination, technical assistance and business assistance.

Wildland fire burns over 600 acres near Gorge

GEORGE — A camp fire-turned wild land fire burned more than 600 acres of brush and grass near the Gorge Amphitheatre on Sunday, May 29, causing officials to call for state mobilization.

Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake’s Susan Walpole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Walpole said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.

Get ready for the Gorge

Popular George venue announces majority of summer concert dates

Rescue tech

GEORGE — New wireless technologies that are designed to assist emergency responders were tested at the Gorge Amphitheatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Basin events calendar for Aug. 23, 2024

COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music is in abundance in the Basin this week, with winery performances, Gorge shows, a free concert and a full-blown music festival. Here’s what you can expect to see happening.

Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician

I mentioned in an earlier report that I had been in the Columbia River Gorge fishing for steelhead and salmon.

Salmonella illness connected to concert

Seven cases at Sasquatch Music Festival

Hood River man arrested in crash that killed woman, child

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — A Hood River man has been arrested in a rollover crash that killed two passengers early Tuesday in the Columbia River Gorge, police said.

Hood River man arrested in crash that killed woman, child

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — A Hood River man has been arrested in a rollover crash that killed two passengers early Tuesday in the Columbia River Gorge, police said.

Hood River man arrested in crash that killed woman, child

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — A Hood River man has been arrested in a rollover crash that killed two passengers early Tuesday in the Columbia River Gorge, police said.

Gorge Amphitheatre donates to Boys & Girls Club

Donation funds club's technology program

Controversy stirred at The Gorge Amphitheater

As it prepares for Sasquatch

GEORGE - During festivals and large concert events, like Memorial Day's Sasquatch festival, The Gorge Amphitheater becomes the largest city in Grant County. County Commissioner Cindy Carter toured The Gorge last week to make sure that city has the services needed to support the more than 25,000 temporary residents.

Season sails away at the Gorge

Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon finish off year

Sheriff's office prepared for start of Paradiso

GEORGE - The Paradiso music festival begins today at the Gorge Amphitheater and the sheriff's office plans to increase their presence in the wake of drug problems during last year's event.

Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake's Susan Wapole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Susan said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.

Q&A with The Cadillac Three's Neil Mason

Nashville trio The Cadillac Three has played The Gorge before and their return to the legendary setting overlooking the Columbia River on Saturday is always a highlight on the summer tour schedule.

Wildland fire burns over 600 acres near Gorge Amphitheatre

Landowner shoots cougar that killed goats near The Dalles

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A landowner fatally shot a cougar Monday that had killed several goats in a neighborhood near The Dalles along the Columbia River Gorge, state officials said.