Gorge wildfire destroys 11 homes; crews battle rising temps

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — Authorities said Saturday a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has burned 11 homes, with hundreds more threatened.

Gorge wildfire destroys 11 homes; crews battle rising temps

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — Authorities said Saturday a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has burned 11 homes, with hundreds more threatened.

Gorge wildfire destroys 11 homes; crews battle rising temps

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — Authorities said Saturday a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has burned 11 homes, with hundreds more threatened.

Columbia Gorge Fire grows, 10% contained

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has grown to more than 970 acres (392 hectares) but crews as of Friday morning had it 10% contained and said they'd established a 75% line of defense.

Columbia Gorge Fire grows, 10% contained

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has grown to more than 970 acres (392 hectares) but crews as of Friday morning had it 10% contained and said they'd established a 75% line of defense.

Columbia Gorge Fire grows, 10% contained

MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has grown to more than 970 acres (392 hectares) but crews as of Friday morning had it 10% contained and said they'd established a 75% line of defense.

Hotel set to open in George, a first for small community

Builder believes western Grant County location offers opportunity

GEORGE — Caleb McNamara has never run a hotel before.

Planning commission gives go ahead to Gorge Amphitheatre expansion

EPHRATA - Planning commission members gave a go-ahead for The Gorge Amphitheatre to expand to a master planned resort at their hearing this week.

The Gorge among top 5 tax payers in county

GEORGE - An economic study released this week to the Columbia Basin Herald shows Live Nation, the company that owns The Gorge Amphitheatre, paid about $1.5 million in taxes to Grant County in 2013 and has paid $5.3 million to the county since 2009.

Revised management plan for Columbia River Gorge approved

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A new management plan that will guide future decisions and address urgent issues like climate change has been approved for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Revised management plan for Columbia River Gorge approved

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A new management plan that will guide future decisions and address urgent issues like climate change has been approved for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Columbia River Gorge trails reopened after 2017 wildfire

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The new year has brought a new beginning for some of the most famous trails in the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia River Gorge trails reopened after 2017 wildfire

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The new year has brought a new beginning for some of the most famous trails in the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia River Gorge trails reopened after 2017 wildfire

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The new year has brought a new beginning for some of the most famous trails in the Columbia River Gorge.

Some Columbia River Gorge trails, parks reopen today

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, Ore. (AP) — Some trails and day use sites in the Columbia River Gorge are reopening Wednesday, while crowded sites including most waterfall viewing areas, campgrounds, and visitor’s centers will stay closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, state and federal agencies said.

Some Columbia River Gorge trails, parks reopen today

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, Ore. (AP) — Some trails and day use sites in the Columbia River Gorge are reopening Wednesday, while crowded sites including most waterfall viewing areas, campgrounds, and visitor’s centers will stay closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, state and federal agencies said.

Planning commission gives go ahead to Gorge Amphitheatre expansion

EPHRATA - Planning commission members gave a go-ahead for The Gorge Amphitheatre to expand to a master planned resort at their hearing this week.

New Columbia River Gorge fire starts, prompting evacuations

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A new fire that ignited in the Columbia River Gorge has forced residents of the Rowena area east of Hood River, Oregon, to evacuate.

New Columbia River Gorge fire starts, prompting evacuations

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A new fire that ignited in the Columbia River Gorge has forced residents of the Rowena area east of Hood River, Oregon, to evacuate.

New Columbia River Gorge fire starts, prompting evacuations

THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A new fire that ignited in the Columbia River Gorge has forced residents of the Rowena area east of Hood River, Oregon, to evacuate.