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
Trim trees in City Right-of-Way
The City reminds property owners and tenants, it’s the time of year to trim your trees along the public right-of-way. You may you pile branches by the tree (not in the street) to be picked up by Public Works crew when in your area. For public safety, trees planted within or extending into the
City Launches Construction Blog
To keep the community updated, especially when residents, commuters or businesses could be affected, the City of Hood River has launched an online construction blog with information on current road, right-of-way, and related projects in Hood River. The blog can be checked out anytime