After two years of discussion, the Port of Cascade Locks sold 10 acres of industrial property in its business park to Bear Mountain Forest Products Tuesday. The wood pellet and bedding manufacturer will be expanding and boosting its production over the next two years.

State Senator Chuck Thomsen (R-Hood River) will hold a town hall, hosted by Turtle Island Foods on Friday, May 17 to discuss his outlook on Salem progress and take questions and feedback from anyone in attendance.

Port of Cascade Locks has appointed Gary Rains to a new position — economic development manager.