9 states of Oregon: Columbia Corridor -- a way of life in flux

The Corridor clings to its rural roots as the economy forces it to try new things.
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/9_states_of_oregon_columbia_co.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 18:22:05 -0700

Binge Drinking: Hood River ranks highest in the state

While Hood River may face a daunting task to address - having the highest rate of binge drinking in the State of Oregon - local response to the problem generates equally big numbers.
http://www.hoodrivernews.com/ns/news-headlines/9106/binge-drinking-hood-river-ranks-highest-in-the-state

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 11:46:52 -0700

White River Falls sends up clouds of spray during times of spring runoff from Mount Hood

Check out White River Falls State Park if you're driving the back roads between Dufur and Maupin. You can also easily visit the falls if you're camping along the lower Deschutes River's Maupin section.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2012/05/white_river_falls_sends_up_clo.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 06:18:03 -0700

Hot Tub Sale Prineville, Redmond – Oregon Hot Tubs Participating in National Arthritis Awareness Month. Offers Free ...

Prineville and Redmond, Oregon Hot Tubs Retailer Publishes Tips on How Hot Tubs can Help Arthritis Sufferers Cope with this Painful Disease.Prineville, OR (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Oregon Hot Tub, a HotSpring Spas dealer selling new and used hot tubs with stores in Portland and surrounding areas like Hood River and Oregon City, Beaverton, Bend, Clackamas and Vancouver, WA is participating in National ...
http://news.yahoo.com/hot-tub-sale-prineville-redmond-oregon-hot-tubs-070748305.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 00:16:24 -0700

Hood River Mountain handy little hike (and oh so scenic) from Hood River

The parking area for the trail is slightly more than four miles from Hood River. The loop hike is just under three miles and the elevation gain is an easy 600 feet to the high point on the ridge at an elevation of 2,048 feet.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2012/04/hood_river_mountain_handy_litt.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:47:31 -0700

Deputies stop leap off Bridge of the Gods

Two deputies from Skamania and Oregon’s Hood River counties intervened just in time to prevent a suicidal man from Portland from jumping off the Bridge of the Gods early Tuesday, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/may/09/Deputies-stop-leap-off-Bridge-Gods/

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 06:10:56 -0700

Hot Tubs Sale Dealer Celebrates Couples Awareness Month – Offers Free Hot Tub Test Soaks for Portland Area Residents ...

Hood River and Oregon City Hot Tubs Retailer Publishes Tips on How Hot Tubs can Create Healthy Relationships for CouplesPortland, OR (PRWEB) May 05, 2012 Oregon Hot Tub, a HotSpring Spas dealer selling new and used hot tubs with stores in Portland and surrounding areas like Hood River and Oregon City, Beaverton, Bend, Clackamas and Vancouver, WA is participating in Couple Awareness Month by ...
http://news.yahoo.com/hot-tubs-sale-dealer-celebrates-couples-awareness-month-070409625.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 00:08:41 -0700

Varsity 541

CLACKAMAS — Renee Murphy picked the right time to come up with one of her most outstanding performances of the season.
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120524/VARSITY/205240321

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 02:28:06 -0700

Coming up: Events around the region

A roundup of coming events all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2018175541_odcomingup13.html?syndication=rss

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 19:03:36 -0700

Toxins from everyday life reaching Columbia River

HOOD RIVER — A federal study released Tuesday found more than 100 toxic substances from everyday life are making their way through wastewater treatment plants into the Columbia River.
http://www.argusobserver.com/news/toxins-from-everyday-life-reaching-columbia-river/article_9563d0da-9a01-11e1-9022-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 11:27:30 -0700