The OneGorge “Gorgeous Night In” virtual legislative reception was held via Zoom and YouTube in early March for Oregon and Washington legislators, their staff and Gorge leaders. The purpose of OneGorge advocacy is to make the Gorge and state economies healthier and more connected by promoting the interconnected river corridor—two states and multiple counties—as one. The group recognized the work of Washington Senator Curtis King with their inaugural “Legislator of the Year” award.

This year OneGorge is focused on six legislative priorities: Capital Projects, Transportation, Land Use, Public Safety, Warm Springs Water Crisis and Wildfires. The event featured the premier of a video focusing on these regional legislative priorities that can be viewed at: bit.ly/OneGorge2021.