A respected leader in the Oregon tourism industry, Kadlub will continue in her role until her successor has been hired and onboarded (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – After more than five years as the leader of Visit [...]

The Hood River County Parking Permit fees at six trailheads is going up starting on Wednesday.  Cost of an annual permit will go up by $15 to $45, with the daily fee increasing from $5 to $10.  The fee parking zones are located near six popular recreation staging areas, including Seven Streams, Post Flats, Family […]

After more than five years as the leader of Visit Hood River, Chief Executive Officer Katie Kadlub has announced her intention to step down from the role.  Her departure includes her leadership roles at both Visit Hood River and the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.  Kadlub will play a role in the search and […]

Hood River County School District says its Summer Food Service Program, offering free, nutritious meals and snacks to all children and teens aged 1-18, will get underway on Monday and be available on weekdays through August 21.  The federally funded nutrition program ensures that children continue to receive healthy food during the summer months when […]

Hood River County Circuit Court Judge John Olson set bail at $750,000 for a 47-year-old man from The Dalles who faces 46 different charges, including 38 felonies, involving a 14-year-old girl.  Olson put what he called “very stringent” release conditions on Bryan Matthew McGeeney, most notably that he would be under house arrest and have […]

Local officials are reminding people that when there are smoky conditions in the Gorge, people can get guidance by using the SmokeReadyGorge.org website set up by Oregon State University Extension, the Hood River County Health Department, and the Healthy Gorge Initiative.  OSU Extension’s Lauren Kraemer says preparing in advance for smoky conditions is very important, […]

The Hood River County School District has established its latest five-year strategic plan.  District Superintendent Bill Newton says their vision and mission didn’t change from its previous plan after a year of work on it.  Newton says the strategic plan acts as what they point back to in determining what to focus on.  As an […]

Circuit Court Judge John Olson took under advisement whether to set a bail amount that could lead to pre-trial release of 47-year-old Bryan McGeeney, who faces 46 different charges, including 38 felonies, involving a 14-year-old girl.  During a court hearing on Monday, Hood River County Deputy District Attorney Danielle DeCant told Olson that given the […]

The discharge of fireworks in Hood River County is now prohibited.  That will stay in effect until the Oregon State Forester lifts ODF’s Regulated Use Closure.  The use of fireworks is already prohibited in the City of Hood River.  In addition, open campfires are now prohibited on the Hood River County Forest except with designated […]

The Hood River County Veterans’ Service Office will hold a celebration of America’s 250th Birthday on June 27.  It will be an opportunity for Veterans and their friends to become connected with Veterans’ wellness resources.  Hood River County Veterans’ Service Officer Lynetta Hickman says there will be a number of local and Veterans Administration offices […]