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The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently finalized rate increases for PacifiCorp (dba Pacific Power) customers effective Jan. 1.

White Salmon City Councilors will make a final decision on an increase to water and sewer rates at an upcoming public hearing on Dec. 7 before…

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The Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners approved an increase on rates for port property along with hangar rentals at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield. As part of the annual review of port operations, it was recommended to port commissioners that rates for the event site rentals, parking fees and the moorage lease rates be raised.

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On July 25, the Hood River City Council approved a 5.05% increase in garbage rates. The price hike will see residential costs go up by $0.96 per month for an average 32-gallon can. The new fees will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2022.

The price change will also raise special fees. Overweight or full cans will now be charged an additional $0.25, a total fee of $5.25. Other increases include an extra $0.76 added to total delinquent fees that are now $16.36, another $1.11 for loose yard debris for a total of $23.38.