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Mount Hood · Mount HoodThe most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest is the Axial Seamount. It’s located 300 miles west of Astoria, Oregon, and a mile under the ocean. It’s erupted three times in the past 25 years.And now after a few years of relative slumber, the undersea volcano appears to be waking up again. Data collected on Axial show the magma chamber is filling up and hundreds of small earthquakes are happening in the area each day.“Axial is the most active …See the Story
The Pacific Northwest’s most active (undersea) volcano is getting a little frisky
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Cascade Locks · Cascade LocksA crowd of onlookers — some wearing party hats — stood in front of a gigantic tank to sing “Happy Birthday” to Herman, a 500-pound sturgeon housed at Bonneville Fish Hatchery and one of Oregon’s largest tourist attractions.Herman’s home, located in Cascade Locks about 40 miles east of Portland, is Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s largest hatchery facility. Starting in the 1930s, the sturgeon had been a longtime fixture at the Oregon Stat…See the Story
Visitors flock to celebrate birthday of the elderly Herman the Sturgeon
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Housing · Hood RiverFrom the City of Hood River:
Rendering of possible solar powered Community Center and open space that would support the residents of the planned 130 units of affordable housing to be built off Rand Road. Image: Holst Architecture Hood River, Ore., June 20, 2024 — The affordable housing development at 780 Rand Road has secured the final pieces of funding needed to move forward. Community Development Partners (CDP) and Columbia Cascade Housing…See the Story
Affordable Housing at 780 Rand Road Receives Final Pieces of Funding — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Juneteenth · Hood RiverJuneteenth attendees enjoying the festivities at Jackson Park in Hood River on June 16, 2024. Photo: Cole Goodwin By Cole GoodwinHood River, Ore, 18, 2024 — Over 250 people attended Black in the Gorge’s (BIG) 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration at Jackson Park in Hood River on Sunday, June 16. The event featured food, fun, and performances from Boka Marimba Band, dance lessons from African Dance Instructor Ebenezer “Ne” Amartey, the Gorge Freedo…See the Story
Black in the Gorge's Juneteenth Celebration Draws 250 People — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Police · Hood River CountyInvestigators and an Oregon State Police forensic were on the seene of a shooting that involved three local law enforcement officials at 2914 West Sixth Street today, June 18 at 11 a.m. By Tom PetersonInvestigators were piecing together information on the theft of a boom truck from Crestline Construction and the apparent consequent officer-involved shooting of a man on West Sixth Street in The Dalles this morning, July 18. The man was fatall…See the Story
Shooting Investigation: Boom Truck rams gate at Crestline berfore man fatally wounded — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Hood River · Hood RiverTimothy Shampoe, School Administrator, speaking at the KH Graduation where the graduate gets a full ceremony. By Cole GoodwinHood River, Ore. June 17, 2024 — The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) recently marked a significant milestone with the first two student graduations of 2024 at its alternative high schools, Klahre House and Kelly Avenue School. These schools serve as beacons of hope for at-risk and disenfranchised youth who have struggled within t…See the Story
The Next Door Inc. Celebrates Student Success at Alternative High Schools — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Hood River · Hood RiverForage | Farm | Ferment is a Father's Day weekend food and beer pairing event in Hood River that celebrates mushrooms, beer and fermented fare prepared by three esteemed Columbia River Gorge area craft makers.See the Story
Mushrooms, beer, fermented fare take center stage at Forage | Farm | Ferment event in Hood River
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