Hood River News

Oregon community colleges expand

Daily Journal of Commerce - Tue Aug 19

Tillamook Bay Community College's new flagship building will breathe new life into the college at a time when community colleges are playing a more important role in small towns.

Gnarl Ridge fire may force evacuations

KREM-TV Spokane - Tue Aug 19

The Gnarl Ridge Fire on Mt. Hood flared up over the weekend, forcing nearby residents to brace for possible evacuations on Monday.

Gnarl Ridge fire grows

The Dalles Chronicle - Mon Aug 18

By RODGER NICHOLS of The Chronicle A fire burning in steep terrain on Mt. Hood jumped fire lines Saturday, and nearly doubled in size.

Fire burns on Mount Hood

KXL-AM Portland - Mon Aug 18

Firefighters say they have no clear idea when the forest fire on the north side of Mount Hood, now at about 800 acres, will be contained.

Dakine a friend of forest

Bizjournals - Sun Aug 17

The Barlow Ranger District of Mount Hood National Forest has recognized Dakine , an outdoor recreation company based in Hood River, for its contribution of nearly $20,000 in labor and donations to maintain ...

Gnarl Ridge News Release

InciWeb - Sun Aug 17

Fire at a Glance As the temperature climbed and relative humidity dropped, the Gnarl Ridge Fire spotted across fire lines Saturday, increasing in intensity through dry fuels and nearly doubling in size.

Heat flirts with 100 degrees but cooling on the way

The Oregonian - Sat Aug 16

Temperatures in the Portland area flirted with the 100-degree mark Saturday, but fell short, registering 98 at the international airport, 99 in downtown Portland and 99 in Vancouver.

Crews battle Gnarl fire

Hood River News - Fri Aug 15

The Gnarl Fire, burning in the Mount Hood Wilderness, has spread at a relatively low rate since it started on Aug.

Drink, eat to a good cause in Hood River

Statesman Journal - Thu Aug 14

Experience wine of the Gorge in Hood River at the 2008 Gorge Wine Celebration for Hospice from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Divots-Indian Creek Golf Course, 3605 Brookside Drive in Hood River.

Memorial for crash victims set for Friday

Medford Mail Tribune - Thu Aug 14

Ceremony will be at the Expo at 10 a.m. August 14, 2008 A public memorial will be held late Friday morning for the seven firefighters, helicopter pilot and U.S. Forest Service employee who died on the Iron ...