Friday, November 21, 2025
Celebrate the Holidays with Theater, Art, and Fun at Columbia Center for the Arts
Thursday, November 20, 2025
WHY CHOOSE HOOD RIVER FOR THE HOLIDAYS? BECAUSE THE HALLMARK CHANNEL HASN’T DISCOVERED IT YET—BUT YOU CAN
In a season full of hustle and bustle, Hood River has everything to make the season truly meaningful. It’s not the set of a holiday movie. It’s better. This is a place where neighbors string lights, cider is made from locally grown apples, and the joy comes not from spectacle, but from community. Read More
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) See Delays to Services due to Government Shutdown
MCCAC and WAGAP today issued a warning that critical programs serving thousands of low-income residents across the Mid-Columbia region could be delayed because of the extended government shutdown that ended November 12th, 2025. Read More
Monday, August 4, 2025
Cinematic Guitar Poetry with guitarist and poet Hiroya Tsukamoto
Columbia Arts proudly presents a special evening with guitarist and poet Hiroya Tsukamoto in concert (Cinematic Guitar Poetry) on August 13th at 7:30pm. Read More
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Mount Hood Railroad Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner
Mount Hood Railroad is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025, ranking No. 5 of 66 things to do in Hood River, Oregon on TripAdvisor. Read More
Monday, June 2, 2025
Hood River Pride Celebration returns this weekend with a variety of inclusive events
Hood River is gearing up to welcome the return of the third annual Hood River Pride Celebration on June 6 and 7. Read More
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
VISIT HOOD RIVER SUPPORTS LOCAL INITIATIVES WITH THE RETURN OF THE 2025 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
Visit Hood River’s 2025 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is now accepting applications. The annual program, which supports businesses and community economic vitality in the greater Hood River area, will award up to $40,000 in the current funding cycle. The grant application process will open on March 17 and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 11. Read More
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Columbia Center for the Arts Joins the 2nd Annual Gorge Impact Film Festival Nov. 8, 9 &10th
October 22nd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Catherine Butler Production Manager, Columbia Center for the Arts Telephone: (541) 387-8877 Email: catherine@columbiaarts.org Columbia Center for the Arts Joins the 2nd Annual Gorge Impact Film Festival Nov.8,9 &10th Tickets: gorgefilm.org or columbiaarts.org Columbia Center for the Arts is honored and thrilled to join… Read More
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Fill Your Pantry, a bulk-buying farmers market, returns Sunday, November 3rd
The annual Fill Your Pantry Market is a chance to stock up for the winter months while also supporting local farmers and producers. The Fill Your Pantry market will be open 12pm – 4pm on Sunday, November 3rd at the Rockford Grange. The one-day, in person market offers bulk quantities… Read More
Monday, April 29, 2024
Edeske Patisserie SBA Nano Business of the Year
PORTLAND DISTRICT Date: April 24, 2024 Contact: sean.wilson@sba.gov | 503-326-7251 Follow: X, LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Hood River Patisserie Named 2024 SBA Oregon Nano Business of the Year Owners Tamara and James Biscardi of Édeske Patisserie Takes Top Honors PORTLAND, Ore. – The winner of the 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Nano Business of the Year is Édeske Patisserie owned by Tamara and James Biscardi. In April, 2023, the husband… Read More