The City of Hood River honors the life of recently passed Councilmember, Tim Counihan. Tim had been an active City Councilor, serving continuously since January 2019, as well as filling a vacant seat from July-December 2016. Tim worked hard to improve the quality of life for all Hood River
Volunteer Opportunity – Clean Up Cascade
Join us for the City of Hood River’s second annual spring cleanup event! Volunteers, led by Mayor Paul Blackburn and City Councilors, will be picking up litter along Cascade Avenue on the west side of Hood River. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to connect with elected officials while
Pie with the Mayor
Mayor Paul Blackburn of Hood River is continuing his practice of inviting the community for a slice of pie. His next Pie with the Mayor session will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 1-2 pm at Pine Street Bakery in Hood River. Blackburn initially started hosting Pie with the Mayor during a
Locals Wednesdays Free Parking
From Labor Day until Memorial Day, parking is free downtown on Wednesdays after 3 pm. Businesses remain open to customers despite the construction.
City Council Adopts Statement
On the February 12, 2024 City Council meeting, community members addressed Council regarding the situation in Gaza and Israel. Over the following meetings, Council continued to hear from community members on differing sides of the issue, with topics ranging from the number civilian casualties and
2nd and Oak Construction Begins – Businesses Remain Open and Accessible
Installation of the traffic light at 2nd and Oak streets in downtown Hood River begins today, February 12. Businesses will remain open and accessible during construction. The entire intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic, with detours rerouting vehicles to nearby Cascade, State, 1st and
2nd and Oak Construction Begins
May 17, 2024 The City is working hard with contractors and ODOT to be able to fully reopen the intersection before Memorial Day weekend. There are several tasks that still need to be completed before the intersection can be fully reopened. Community members and visitors in the downtown area
Trail Detours at Waterfront Trail
As a part of the City’s Waterfront Storm Line Construction Project, which will reroute and replace failing stormwater infrastructure, there will be construction along the Waterfront Trail. The community can expect intermittent trail closures with detours through March 15. As the construction
Montello Water and Wastewater Replacement
October 24, 2024 Intersection paving at 4th and Montello is complete. The team is currently preparing for paving east of 2nd through the dead end. Paving is expected to occur next week, weather permitting. October 11, 2024 Intersection Closure Alert On the week of October 14, the
Eugene Water/Sewer Construction
May 14, 2024 Construction on project-related water connections on 17th Street continue. Construction in this area is anticipated to continue for another two weeks. April 30, 2024 In relation to the final stages of the Eugene Street Water and Wastewater Replacement Project, construction on
Rand Cascade Intersection Progress
July 16, 2024 Installation is complete, however, there you may still encounter workers completing final tasks. May 30, 2024 Work on the Intersection at Cascade and Rand continues. View updates on the project website here:
FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
This holiday season, the City encourages the community to support local businesses and shop locally. To help support Hood River businesses, the City is continuing the tradition of offering free parking downtown from Monday, December 11th through Saturday, December 23rd. Sundays, federal holidays,
Community Meeting and Public Open House for 780 Rand Road Affordable Housing
Please join us in a discussion of the proposed Rand Road affordable housing development during a Community Meeting & Open House hosted by Community Development Partners and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation. Spanish translation services will be provided, and dinner will be provided for the
Take the Survey! Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project
Have you traveled through the Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project at the Hood River Middle School? Let us know your experience by taking the survey available on our SRTS webpage.
2nd and Oak Intersection Progress
September 27, 2023 Construction on the light signal installation at 2nd and Oak has been delayed, and is expected to being in February of 2024. 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.
Pie with Mayor
The next Pie with the Mayor will be on Sunday, October 8 from 12-1 pm at 10 Speed Coffee. All are invited to enjoy a slice of pie with Mayor Paul Blackburn.
New course offered: Civics Academy Hood River 101
Do you want to learn more about local government and how to get involved? This free, six-week course will cover all the City’s departments and provide an introduction into the role of local government. The in-person, interactive classes will take place Tuesday evenings September 26 – November 7,
City of Hood River Bans Personal Fireworks Use
Concerns for fire danger are heightened during upcoming July 4th holiday celebrations. As a result, the City of Hood River has declared an emergency ban on the use of personal fireworks effective immediately due to weather and nearby wildfire conditions. The current wildfire in Underwood, WA
Volunteer Opportunity
The City of Hood River is partnering with the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District to host a series of puncturevine pulls this July. Puncturevine(Tribulus terrestris), also known as goathead, is an invasive and noxious plant that is not only toxic, but also a nuisance for bikes and
You’re invited for Pie with the Mayor
Mayor Paul Blackburn of Hood River hopes the community will join him for a slice of pie. His next Pie with the Mayor session will be held on Saturday, June 10th from 12:30-2:30 at the picnic tables by City Hall, 211 2nd Street in Hood River. Mayor Blackburn strives to find welcoming ways to
Westside Survey Open
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
Construction on 2nd and Oak
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 signal will
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