The Commissioners have scheduled public hearings on creation of a new ‘county wide’ vehicle registration fee that would be in addition to the present state vehicle registration fee. The first public hearing is on February 7th, followed by a second public hearing on February 21st when the Commissioners are expected to pass the new (tax) […]
Last minute holiday shoppers will delight in the opportunity to find the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones this year. Join us for the annual Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, at the Hood River County Fairgrounds December 8th and 9th, 10am-4pm. Parking and admission are free. The Columbia Gorge is abundant in talented artists and designers […]
It was early Sunday morning and I was listening to the radio as I was making my breakfast. On KXL they were doing an interview of Bill Russell, selected by Portland Metro Area Realtors to be Portland’s First Citizen. The name I recognized immediately because Bill and I were in the Gresham Rotary. What I […]
August 24, 79 A.D. was an historic date for the world. This was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. It was one of the largest volcanic explosions in recorded history. Mount Vesuvius is a volcano in southern Italy that sat dormant for centuries. But that all changed when the deadly volcano […]
Celebrating the pairing of Boring, Oregon and Dull, Scotland. The Boring Community Social In The Park is the traditional activity for Boring & Dull Day. A day set aside by the state legislature. Every August 9th is to be Boring & Dull Day in perpetuity. Free Ice Cream will be served by volunteers from: Damascus […]
Excerpted from Wallbuilders.com On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. That blast hastened the end of the War and helped halt further war deaths in the Pacific Theater beyond the 20 million lives already lost. With the war in Europe ended, Japan and the Pacific became the unitary focus of Allied […]
Country music star, Craig Morgan, performs live at Hood River County Fairgrounds July 28th. Featuring hit singles from his new album “A Whole Lot More”, as well as country fan favorites “That’s what I love about Sunday,” “Bonfire,” and “International Harvester,” Morgan will deliver a powerhouse performance you won’t want to miss! Popular local entertainers, […]
On July 14, 1789 Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops stormed and dismantled the Bastille, a royal fortress and prison that had come to symbolize the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchs. This dramatic action signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. At the time, Thomas Jefferson proclaimed: that France had “been awakened by our [American] Revolution.” […]
Stevenson’s signature event returns for its 25th year and you are invited to help celebrate the silver anniversary. Mark your calendars now for Friday and Saturday, June 22-23 when Gorge Blues & Brews Festival hits the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, Washington. The festival will celebrate 25 years of musical genius, award-winning craft brews and […]
First colobus monkey born at the Oregon Zoo since 2006 The Oregon Zoo’s primate family grew by a pound on Tuesday morning as colobus monkeys Violet and Kiku welcomed a new baby. The newborn colobus monkey is thriving and can already be seen peeking a pink face out from the safety of its mom’s fur. […]
