When was the last time you thought of those who were prisoners of war or those who are still missing in action? Can you imagine what it was like being a prisoner? Have you contemplated the lack of closure the families of the missing experience? Years ago, hundreds of thousands wore POW/MIA bracelets with the […]
Transparency is critical as Metro asks voters to trust the agency with billions in new taxes Cascade Policy Institute has raised concerns with Metro Council that the regional government’s Parks and Nature program may be violating Oregon’s Public Meetings Law. In a letter to Metro President Lynn Peterson and Metro Council, Cascade Policy Institute has […]
Gorge Fruit and Craft Fair at Hood River returns to the County Fairgrounds at 3020 Wy’east Road in Odell, Oregon on October 19-20, from 10am to 5pm; admission and parking are free. Are you dreaming of fall colors and bountiful harvests of delicious local apples and pears? Join us as we celebrate all the joys […]
The days are getting longer as winter is coming to an end and spring is bringing new life. Soon, Hood River Valley will be covered in colorful floral displays as pear, cherry and apple buds blossom across thousands of acres of orchard that make this valley so special. Help us celebrate this momentous event at […]
As a mother of 13 children (no, that’s not a typo) and grandmother of 17 more, I understand the critical role that parents play in the lives of their children. Education can make or break a child’s future, and school choice gives parents the power—and the responsibility—to decide what education options fit their children best. […]
It’s a little anticlimactic to watch the ball drop in New York on New Year’s Eve knowing it’s a rebroadcast from three hours earlier, and after you’ve seen all the fireworks go off hours earlier in Australia or Japan or London. I wish it turned 2019 at the same time everywhere. Having so many time […]