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Hood River’s Data Has a New Home! The City of Hood River is proud to announce its new Geo Hub! What Is the Geo Hub? A Geo Hub is a single website that hosts mapping applications, open data, and other GIS resources in one convenient place. Historically, GIS applications, web maps,

As our community continues to grow, city facilities need to keep pace and investments made to ensure Hood River is an accessible community for those who have grown up and work here. General obligation bonding will let us finance key public improvements for the community. The City is considering

Are you interested in running for Hood River City Council? The Hood River City Council is composed of the Mayor and six Councilors. All Council members are elected at-large. Council terms are four years, and the Mayor term is two years. There will be three council seats and the mayor seat open

As our community continues to grow, city facilities need to keep pace and investments made to ensure Hood River is an accessible community for those who have grown up and work here. General obligation bonding will let us finance key public improvements for the community. The City is considering

The City of Hood River invites you to an Open House to learn about updates on the Heights Streetscape Plan! The Heights Streetscape Plan, a plan to enhance the Heights Business District by creating safe streets for people, calming traffic, and fostering local identity, has completed preliminary

You’re Invited: Town Hall to Discuss ICE Impacts on the Community The Hood River City Council, with the support of The Next Door, Inc., is hosting a community Town Hall.  The goal is to hear from community members about the impacts of ICE actions. When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00

The City of Hood River will be renovating the beach at waterfront park. While crews are working, there will be equipment on site and limited access to the beach and sidewalks. Please be safe, follow signage, and keep children a safe distance from equipment. Work will begin the week of March

Hood River Fire & EMS is under the new leadership of Fire Chief Josh Rogers. Chief Rogers was selected after an extensive search process following Chief Leonard Damian’s announcement of his retirement. The City of Hood River thanks Chief Damian for more than nine years of service and looks

Discussions focusing on the impacts of ICE and federal immigration enforcement on the community have continued to be a focus at Hood River City Council meetings. At their January 12 regular meeting, City Council ratified the Declaration of a State of Emergency issued by City Manager Abigail Elder on

Have you seen these purple/blue streetlights around the City? This happens when the lightbulb is failing, and should be reported to Pacific Power to be replaced. For a prompt response, please identify the closest address and pole number, and submit a report here:

Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected four candidates to interview for the position of Fire Chief.   The search began after the Hood River Fire and EMS Department’s Fire Chief Leonard Damian announced his plans to retire early in the new year after 32

City of Hood River Declares State of Emergency in Response to ICE Impacts on Community The City of Hood River declared a State of Emergency on December 12, 2025. At their regular meeting on December 8, 2025, the Hood River City Council directed City Manager Elder to make the declaration, which

Immigration Resources The City of Hood River is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming City to the entire community, regardless of immigration status. In February 2025, the Hood River City Council reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity through Resolution 2025-06: Resolution

As the weather gets colder, keeping your home warm can become more costly. If staying warm or affording utilities is a concern, you may qualify for help. The City of Hood River partners with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCACC) to offer year-round utility assistance to eligible

The City of Hood River has launched a series of short questionnaires to receive public input to help guide their project, the Development Code Audit and Update.   The Development Code, comprised of the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances (Titles 16 and 17 of the Municipal Code) implements the

Fall has arrived and the leaves are falling. The City reminds the community that it is the property owner’s responsibility to keep sidewalks adjoining private property in safe condition. If there are leaves on the sidewalks, please remove them. Owners are liable for damages and injuries resulting

Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise stands for your safety, dignity, and human rights, regardless of your immigration status. In Oregon, state and local government, including police, are not allowed to enforce federal immigration law unless they have a court order signed by a judge. If you suspect a

The City of Hood River recently established a program to waive parking fees for enrolled Native American tribal members in City of Hood River pay-to-park spaces. Vehicles with tribal license plates are automatically exempt from paying for parking, and enrolled tribal members can receive their

Want to learn more about local government and how to get involved? The City of Hood River, along with The Next Door Inc., continues to offer the Civics Academy: Hood River 101 course in Spanish this fall. This course is designed to help break down barriers between the City and the public, so that

With Independence Day coming up, the City of Hood River reminds the community about the new restrictions on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Fireworks are now restricted in the following ways: Please be safe and fire smart this upcoming holiday! Con la llegada del Día de la

Burn Ban in Hood River County Starts: Monday, June 9Prohibición de quemazones en el condado de Hood River Inicio: lunes 9 de junio Beginning June 9, burns are prohibited throughout Hood River County.A partir del 9 de junio, no se permiten las quemazones en todo el condado de Hood River. Do you

Protect Yourself From Mercury! While it’s a naturally occurring element, it’s highly toxic, resists breaking down in the environment, and accumulates in the food chain. Mercury can permanently affect fetal and child development and can damage the brain, kidneys, lungs, and nervous system. A

The play area at Waterfront Park will be closed starting June 2nd through June 6th for renovations.