Karen Long and Sergio Garcia, both of Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (MCHA) and Columbia Gorge Housing Authority (CGHA), provided an update on how the agencies work together to promote affordable housing in the Gorge at Hood River City Council’s Jan. 26 meeting.
HOOD RIVER — On Sept. 16, the Port of Hood River Commission approved several grant contracts, discussed a land problem with the new bridge and heard a presentation on the current one’s sufficiency.
HOOD RIVER — Ecology and land use were recurrent topics in the September Hood River Board of Commissioners meeting. The problems and dangers of the Powerdale Corridor and the powerhouse — now disused, in disrepair with high maintenance costs — must be solved.
HOOD RIVER — The Sept. 8 Hood River City Council meeting spanned five hours and as many topics, including a review of publicly owned parcels suitable for housing and/or to generate revenue for housing investments.
HOOD RIVER — On Feb. 17 — President’s Day — hundreds of Gorge residents made their way to downtown Hood River to protest the Trump administration and rally behind vulnerable populations. The Columbia Gorge Women’s Action Network organized the rally.
HOOD RIVER -Â Today, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) and Providence Medical Group announced they have reached a tentative deal for nurses and physicians to return to work at all eight hospitals - including Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.
THE GORGE — Hundreds gathered at Westside Elementary for this year’s El DÃa del Inmigrante (Day of the Immigrant) community celebration Dec. 14. This international observance has been coordinated by Comunidades since 2021, and teamed up with Hood River Latino Network for this year’s event, s…
HOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District (HRCSD) Board of Directors met Dec. 11 at Pine Grove Early Intervention with a full meeting agenda. All seven board members were present.
HOOD RIVER — As thousands of Christmas lights cloak fire trucks from the Wy’east Fire Department, residents lined the streets waiting for a glimpse at the decorated fire engines. Wy’east Fire Department Chief Greg Borton said the parade has become so popular with residents many put up with s…
HOOD RIVER — In November, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors awarded Congressman Earl Blumenauer the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to public media. Blumenauer is the representative for Hood River and parts of Multnomah Cou…
UNDERWOOD - Traffic officials have closed State Route 14 from milepost 56.2 to milepost 63.3 for "debris clean-up," according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
ODELL - At approximately 9 a.m. a grocery truck overturned taking a sharp turn on Odell Highway. No injuries were reported.
HOOD RIVER — On June 18 at 6 a.m., nurses at Providence Hood River walked out on strike after months of failed negotiations. For nine months, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) and Providence had been at the bargaining table, with ONA asking for competitive wages, better health insurance an…
HOOD RIVER — On Wednesday, May 15, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital recognized Judy Oberg’s 50th year working at the hospital and her retirement. Family, friends and coworkers swapped stories about their experiences working with Oberg and enjoyed some refreshments.
HOOD RIVER — Kids of all ages and the adults in their lives are invited to attend the Growing Gardeners Kids’ Corner on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Gorge Master Gardener Association greenhouse.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fifth and Columbia parking lot across from Full Sail Brewing. Market shoppers receive free parking beside the market on the west side of the parking lot, anywhere west of Seventh Street or on Wasco Street.
The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, the site of the weekly meetings of the Rotary Club of Hood River, was chosen as the location for a Peace Pole this year.
HOOD RIVER — OSU Hood River Extension Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the upcoming Garden Gathering series of educational presentations. These free presentations will be held monthly through October 2024 and are designed to be interactive and aid in participants’ growth as gardeners.
HOOD RIVER — A group of 24 Hood River Valley High School migrant education students had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., over spring break.
HOOD RIVER — Human Resources Director Gus Hedberg and Hood River Valley High School Athletics Director Sean Mailey gave an overview of the successes of winter sports athletes at the April 10 Hood River County School District board meeting.
HOOD RIVER — An Earth Day work party will take place April 20 at Indian Creek Trail, Hood River. Sponsored by Hood River Watershed Group and Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation, the work party will meet 9 a.m.
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