News Pear harvest sweeps in early Kirby Neumann-Rea Patrick Mulvihill Trisha WalkerUpdated Jul 27, 2020 Harsh summer temperatures ushered in an early pear harvest for Hood River Valley.
News Hail storm damage still being assessed Kirby Neumann-ReaUpdated Jul 27, 2020 Wednesday’s surprise hail storm caused some damage in lower Hood River valley orchards, but the extent is still being assessed.
Archive HR schools gear up for 2003-04 cuts Hood River News May 9, 2003 Budget committee meets again Tuesday
Archive HR forum focuses on ‘lackluster’ economy Hood River News Apr 25, 2003 Rep. Patti Smith, R-Corbett, is supporting job stimulus legislation that will be discussed during a rural economic development forum on Monday.
Archive Harvest begins in lower, middle valleys Hood River News Aug 23, 2002 Early harvest reports suggest that frost and wind may have mildly affected the Bartlett pear crop in Hood River Valley.
Archive Uprooted Harvest: Forces combined in legislative battles Hood River News Nov 7, 2001 Northwest pear growers harvested a near record crop this fall, packing out about 16 million boxes.