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Columbia Gorge News serves as the primary newspaper for the Columbia River Gorge area. It merges content from three publications: Hood River News, White Salmon Enterprise, and The Dalles Chronicle.

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Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

2 days ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Katie Forster |Caroline Gardin |with Thomas Urbain

Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales for the Japanese "Super Mario" creator. The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal Crossing". The original Switch has sold 152 million units since its 2017 release, making it the third-best-selling console ever.
Senior Living: Protect yourself from wildfire smoke this summer

4 days ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Scott McKay

Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of the Gorge: fishing on the Columbia, trips to Lost Lake, and hiking the Gorge trails. But as we have experienced, it is also wildfire season, and as you may have heard, the latest forecast is for a significant wildfire potential in the Pacific Northwest starting this month. We don’t need to be reminded to avoid smoke because we know who’s at the greatest risk.
Trump’s new tax bill could penalize Oregon for providing healthcare to all undocumented migrants

4 days ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Nigel Jaquiss

Oregon was the first to provide such coverage and remains the most committed. Hard decisions loomBy Nigel JaquissOregon Journalism ProjectOREGON — On May 22, the U.S. House passed what it called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — more than 1,100 pages of ideas President Donald Trump hopes will become law. Many of the concepts, including lower taxes for the wealthiest Americans and fewer benefits for the poorest, will affect residents of all 50 states.
HRV tennis players conclude season at state

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Mike Weber

HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Valley High (HRV) Eagles’ quartet of seniors Judah Caudill, Kendall Sales, Jena Hager and Poppy Mooney capped successful seasons – and their prep tennis careers - by competing in the OSAA Class 5A state tournament May 23-24. Caudill won a May 23 boys singles first round match 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 over Rikuya Kasai of Springfield.
Prep golfers complete seasons at state tournaments

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Mike Weber

THE GORGE — The Hood River Valley High (HRV) Eagle boys golf team capped a successful season by having three players compete in the OSAA Class 5A state tournament May 19-20 at OGA Golf Course in Woodburn. The Eagles’ three-member squad included senior John Olsen and the freshman duo of Aksel Betz and David Shepherd. Olsen and Betz earned top-20 finishes out of the 62-player field. The Eagles didn’t have the standard four-player team score because they had three players who qualified individually.
Bruins on verge of soccer playoff history

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Mike Weber

WHITE SALMON — The undefeated and No. 3-ranked Trico League/District 4 Champion Columbia High School (CHS) Bruins will play in the WIAA Class 1A boys soccer semifinals on May 30 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium following two state playoff home wins last week. The Bruins will be seeking to advance to their first state title game since 2009, which was the last year that they won the championship. The Bruins play the No. 17-ranked Bush High Blazers (12-5-0) in a 1 p.m. Friday semifinal.
‘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.
Wasco Co. officials support sheriff’s refusal to rehire employee fired for ‘Hitler interplay’

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Aileen Hymas

By Aileen HymasFor Columbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Wasco County officials are voicing support for Sheriff Lane Magill’s decision not to rehire a lead probation officer terminated after admitting to multiple instances of “Hitler interplay” at the office. “The days of ignoring or sweeping this type of behavior under the carpet are long gone,” Sheriff Lane Magill said in an email to Columbia Gorge News. An investigation reported by the Oregonian shows Shawn C.