Trisha Walker

Hood River

Reporter at Columbia Gorge News

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‘Never again is now’: Event links past and present, offers hope

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

HOOD RIVER — On a warm, sunny Saturday before Memorial Day, approximately 40 people joined the Yasui family to honor immigrants in what was once a segregated section of Idlewilde Cemetery. “We’re here today to memorialize our family members and to remember that we are all immigrants coming into this country,” said Niko Yasui, grandson of Ray and Mikie Yasui, who acted as emcee.
White Salmon Valley School Board meeting highlights student supports, successes

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

WHITE SALMON — It was a busy meeting for the White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board of directors on May 22. A new Social Emotional Learning curriculum was approved among a number of action items, as was the purchase of a pickup and tractor for the high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The FFA program received a $40,000 grant last year, part of which will be used to make the two vehicle purchases.
Initial Special District Election results posted in HR, Wasco counties

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Annette Byers |Trisha Walker

THE GORGE — Unofficial election results are in for Hood River and Wasco counties, with official results to be certified no later than June 26 by 5 p.m.Results will be updated by 5 p.m. today, May 28, to include ballots mailed with postmarks on or before election day. Another update will be issued June 11 to include resolved challenged ballots. Below is a compilation of results from contested races in both counties.
Unofficial Special Election results

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

Compiled by Trisha WalkerColumbia Gorge NewsTHE GORGE — Unofficial election results are in for Hood River and Wasco counties, with official results to be certified no later than June 26 by 5 p.m.Results will be updated by 5 p.m. today, May 28, to include ballots mailed with postmarks on or before election day. Another update will be issued June 11 to include resolved challenged ballots.
‘Never again is now’

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

Event links past and present, offers hopeBy Trisha WalkerColumbia Gorge NewsHOOD RIVER — On a warm, sunny Saturday before Memorial Day, approximately 40 people joined the Yasui family to honor immigrants in what was once a segregated section of Idlewilde Cemetery. “We’re here today to memorialize our family members and to remember that we are all immigrants coming into this country,” said Niko Yasui, grandson of Ray and Mikie Yasui, who acted as emcee.
Student supports, successes highlighted

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

By Trisha WalkerColumbia Gorge NewsWHITE SALMON — It was a busy meeting for the White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board of directors on May 22. A new Social Emotional Learning curriculum was approved among a number of action items, as was the purchase of a pickup and tractor for the high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The FFA program received a $40,000 grant last year, part of which will be used to make the two vehicle purchases.
The Gorge marks Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

THE GORGE — Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout the Gorge on Monday, May 26, as follows: White Salmon American Legion Post 87 and Carson Legion Post 137 will sponsor the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the White Salmon Cemetery at 1 p.m. The patriotic event will honor the sacrifices and service of passed local veterans, said a press release.
Hood River City councilors pass supplemental budget resolution

2 weeks ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

HOOD RIVER — It was a relatively short meeting for the Hood River City Council on May 12 at just over an hour. The two main elements were a presentation from Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) Executive Director Jessica Metta, and a supplemental budget hearing presented by City Finance Director Christopher Longinetti.
Proposed legislation could cut public school funding, says Hood River Co. School District superintendent

2 weeks ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

HOOD RIVER — Before the Hood River County School District (HRCSD) board work session on long-range facilities planning kicked off on May 14 (see related story), Superintendent Bill Newton had some disheartening funding news to share. “Today marked the release of the June Economic and Revenue Forecast, which was discouraging,” he told school board members. “The General Fund and Lottery resources available for the 2025-27 biennium are down $798 million from the March 2025 forecast.
Hood River Co. School District begins long-range facilities planning

2 weeks ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Trisha Walker

HOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District (HRCSD) board members met on May 14 for a work session that focused on long-range facilities planning. Also attending were Cassie Hibbert, senior project manager, and Luke Harkness, project manager, for The Wenaha Group. The meeting officially launched a long-range facilities planning project “to guide future improvements to school buildings and properties across the district,” said HRCSD Communications Director Stephanie Hoppe in a press release.