Featured News and Events
Underwood Fruit update
As we near the end of another fire season, we’ve been reflecting back to one year ago when we all woke up to the news that an Underwood Fruit warehouse had been engulfed in flames. Almost as sudden and unexpected as the fire its self was the community response. It was immediate and came without judgement or bias. The fire was … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community Partners Obtains 501(c)(3) Status
Since 2010 Community Partners has planned, organized and completed numerous community service projects and events that have >improved and enhanced the livability and pride in our local communities. We’ve done that primarily through the generosity of local businesses and individuals and the help of numerous volunteers working to make this a better place for all of us to live. Until … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Happy Holidays!
The ornaments are hung on Dock Grade with care, And hundreds of friends are all gathered near, To help light the tree with stars bright and fair, And welcome the season of goodness and cheer. Thanks to the efforts of the Dock Grade elves, the ornament display is spectacular this year, and the supportive comments have been pouring in. Then, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
White Salmon Pool Levy Passes
It’s time to celebrate for the White Salmon Pool. A one year extension of the City of White Salmon levy (18¢/$1000 assessed property valuation) to keep the community pool open and operating during the summer of 2018 passed by an over 2/3’s majority of the voters. This is an incredible confirmation of the importance of the pool to city residents, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Towns to Trails – A Gorge Trekking Vision
Picture yourself lacing up your boots for a Gorge hike–except this time, the day hike with great views and wildflowers becomes a multi-day adventure trekking from temperate rainforests into sagebrush grasslands. Step by step, you discover never seen waterfalls and viewpoints tucked deep into the recesses of the Gorge and stop at wineries and orchards as you fully immerse yourself … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Society Hotel to Open 2nd Location in Bingen, WA
Adventurous travelers will find lodging, spa services and a sense of community at the renovated retreat at the Bingen School The owners of Portland’s The Society Hotel are taking their successful hybrid historic hotel/hostel model to the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. The sister property will be located at the 80-year-old Bingen School in Bingen, Wash., and will welcome … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Free Online Landscaping Course
Check out this free online landscaping course, it’s just in time for Spring … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
White Salmon Resurgence! – Trout Unlimited
What is happening under the White Salmon waters since the removal of the Condit Dam 5 years ago? Join Klickitat Trout Unlimited as we dive underwater and in-depth for watershed updates on October 5th. The dam removed 30+ miles of steelhead habitat in 1911 and with the dam removal in 2011, those fish were reconnected. But did they return? White … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Wet Planet Whitewater Café is Open
Wet Planet Whitewater Café got off to a great start this weekend with a new menu, Everybody’s beer, and wines from the WA side of the Gorge! This sampling of pictures of a few of the dishes should get your mouth watering. You don’t have to wait until your next rafting adventure to try it out, just check out the new menu and Get In There! They’re open … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Wild Kayaking – Little White Salmon Race
Some awesome footage from the weekend of the Little White Salmon Race, ldub race, and Spirit Falls. Big thanks to Russel Davies for running waterfalls again and again Thanks to: Russell Davies, World Class Academy, Tribe Rider, NRS, Nature’s Bakery, Basecamp Brewing, Bodfish Bicycles Filming by: Colby Elliot and Ryan Seavitz Editing by: Colby Elliot Music by: Dexter Britain “Shooting Star”https://vimeo.com/127301791 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Lifejackets for Water Safety, 25% Off
25% off for lifejackets, just in time for swim season!! The Washington State Drowning Prevention Network, Safe Kids Washington, and the Spokane Regional Health District have partnered with Big 5 Sporting Goods to provide 25% off coupons for life jackets. Coupons can be used at Big 5 Sporting Goods from April 1-September 30, 2015 in Washington and North Idaho. Please … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
The Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail will highlight significant geologic features along the path of cataclysmic floods that rampaged across the lands from Missoula, MT through eastern Washington, the Columbia Gorge and the Portland Basin to the Pacific Ocean during the end of the last ice age from about 18,000 to 12,000 years ago. The scouring effects of these floods are in great part … [CLICK TO READ MORE]