Columbia Gorge News

3 days ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Dirk VanderHart

State Sen. Aaron Woods, a former tech executive serving his first term in the Oregon Legislature, died Saturday. He was 75. Two Democratic lawmakers told OPB that Woods died due to complications with cancer that had recently reemerged. The Wilsonville Democrat recently took a leave from this year’s legislative session to undergo treatment. He was in Colorado receiving chemotherapy when he died. Woods was surrounded by his family when he died. He had five adult children.

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Scott McKay

During our lives, we will inevitably face our personal challenges: An unexpected death, a terminal diagnosis, a natural disaster, or just being in the wrong place at the right time — or the right place at the wrong time. We can’t avoid them, we can’t wish them away, and we can’t ignore them by hiding our heads in the sand of positive thinking.

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Jaimie Etkin

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1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

By Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Lynn Long and his wife Marlene are this year’s King Bing and Queen Anne for the Northwest Cherry Festival in The Dalles, but Lynn is no stranger to being crowned cherry royalty. In 2017, Long had the honor of being named Cherry King at a ceremony in Yakima by the Northwest Cherry Growers Association, a tribute to someone who has impacted the cherry industry.

1 week ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Melodie Davis

Columbia Basin CareTHE DALLES — This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern, abstract color block style. This creative activity not only provided a platform for self-expression but also fostered a sense of community among participants, many of whom had never painted in such a style. The residents produced vibrant and unique artworks that reflected their individual personalities and artistic flair.