Proposed Westside Urban Renewal District The City of Hood River is advancing its plans to create a new Urban Renewal District on the Westside of Hood River. The purpose of this new district will be to establish funding for the City’s ambitious plans and goals set in the Transportation System
Clean Up Cascade
Help us clean up west Cascade Avenue with SOLVE Oregon! Join Mayor Paul Blackburn, Councilor Mark Zanmiller and City staff for a litter clean up along the west entrance to our City, and help us to make it more beautiful and prevent trash from contaminating our waterways and City spaces. When:
Westside Urban Renewal District online info-session
The City of Hood River is hosting an online information session on Tuesday, May 23rd from 6-7 pm on its plans to create a new Urban Renewal District on the Westside of Hood River. Learn more about the project, and the topics we'll be discussing in our Spring 2023 Newsletter Register here for
2nd and Oak Intersection Progress
May 3, 2023 In preparation for the light signal installation on 2nd and Oak, NW Natural will begin moving gas lines tomorrow, Thursday, May 4th. This pre-construction phase is expected to last around two weeks, with work limited to daylight hours on weekdays only. Actual construction on the light
Rand Cascade Intersection Progress
May 22nd, 2023 Traffic impacts: Center turn lane closed. Rand Road northbound closed at U.S. 30. Detour using 20th Street. Left turns restricted at intersection. Pedestrian detours. May 5, 2023 Construction began this spring to align the north and south roads of the intersection and install
The City Welcomes Longinetti as Finance Director
Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Chris Longinetti as its new finance director. He brings a wealth of municipal and corporate financial experience throughout the Pacific Northwest to his new position with the City. Longinetti’s 30 years of experience
Construction Resumes on Prospect
May 22nd, 2023 Final paving for the Prospect Ave sewer and water replacement project is scheduled for May 24-25 for the entire project area of 2nd to 7th Streets. There will be no parking available at the time. Please make sure to follow sign instructions. This is the final step for this project,
Pie with the Mayor
Mayor Paul Blackburn of Hood River is resuming his Pie with the Mayor program to connect with the community. He hopes to learn more about their needs, interests, struggles and ideas for the future. The first pie-sharing session will be held on Sunday, March 5th from 12:30-2:00 pm at Bette’s Place
American Heart Month: A Local Story of Survival
February is American Heart Month, and we are sharing the incredible story of Patricia Howser, and the local Hood River community that participated in her chain of survival, ultimately saving her life. On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Pat was walking with her friend, Kathy O’Meara, back to Kathy’s
New Mayor and Councilors Take Oaths of Office
At the first City Council meeting of 2023 on January 9th, Hood River's newly elected mayor and city councilors took their oaths of office. The oaths by Mayor Paul Blackburn, and councilors Grant Polson, Doug Stepina, and Tim Counihan, were administered by Judge Ruben Cleaveland as they begin their
Planning Commission Vacancy
The City has vacancies for two Planning Commission members, serving through October 2023 and October 2024. The Planning Commission acts as a hearing body on zoning actions, makes advisory recommendations to City Council on land use issues, and assists with Comprehensive Plan updates, meeting about