Coronavirus Updates

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Hood River County School District plans to offer limited in-person instruction beginning the week of Jan. 25

Hood River — Beginning the week of Jan. 25, Hood River County School District plans to offer limited in-person instruction (LIPI) to eligible students within Hood River County, HRCSD announced in a press release Jan. 22.

Regional economic developers team up for pandemic response

Jessica Metta had worked on economic response to disasters before the COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S. in 2020.

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Officials raise alarm over ‘sustained surge’ in Hood River County

“This is a public health emergency,” Trish Elliott, County Health Department director told the Hood River County Board of Commissioners last week.

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Hope, caution evident as vaccines arrive in Oregon

Hood River — Hood River County will remain at the Extreme Risk Level with 29 other Oregon counties through Dec. 31, Hood River County Health Department announced Dec. 18.

HRVAC capital funds campaign reaches $125k; Center is halfway to $250k goal

The Capital Funds Campaign for the Hood River Valley Adult Center has received a $25,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor, and reports that $25,000 through local donations have been received. 

The Next Door: Living in fear

What is it like to live in fear? Because of COVID-19, we’ve all been experiencing a fear unlike anything we’ve ever felt. 

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Oregon sets new rules, metrics in pandemic fight

Oregon sets new rules, metrics in pandemic fight

Wasco County, Hood River County at ‘extreme risk’

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‘A long winter’: Wasco, HR county restaurants find ways to adjust to pandemic starts-and-stops

‘A long winter’: Wasco, HR county restaurants find ways to adjust to pandemic starts-and-stops

“To-go” is the classic phrase customers often add by force of habit in these pandemic days of ordering a meal, beer or coffee.

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Hood River makes ‘temporary’ plans

Hood River food and drink purveyors needing some temporary space to meet customer needs may be getting help soon.

HR Chamber celebrates the season

 The Hood River Chamber of Commerce, doing business as Visit Hood River, has rallied in partnership with community stakeholders to bring a celebration of the season to the community this holiday season, despite a global pandemic. 

Sports

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Buckles on track to play college football
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Buckles on track to play college football

  • By Joe Petshow
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Impact athletes leave their mark and Henry Buckles has stamped a big imprint on the Hood River Valley football, and track and field programs.

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