ANOTHER VOICE: Walden: Forest use status quo must end
This is an important and timely hearing. I’m encouraged by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks Forests and Public Lands’ interest in identifying a long-term solution for our federal forest counties and the hardworking people who live there.
Fair notice: Time to think about contributing to the summer extravaganza
The “crookedest carrot” and other delights will be back at the Hood River County Fair this summer.
School budget: A wrinkle among the tough choices
A stark reality surrounds the pending budget for the Hood River County School District.
Letters to the Editor for April 27
Porn prudence; Johnson missing in action?; Waterfront needs you; more
ANOTHER VOICE: PERS reform critical to education in Oregon
My father was a general contractor, as I am. So I learned at a young age that you can’t build a lasting house without first setting a firm foundation.
ANOTHER VOICE: State should deny coal project permits
As elected officials in the Columbia River Gorge, we are frequently asked to weigh in on projects that affect our local quality of life. Few, however, present such potentially adverse economic and environmental effects as the continuing expansion of coal shipments.
Write ways: As new election time nears, a review of the letters policy
New to the community?
Letters to the Editor for April 24
Budget plans disappoint; Kids called to ‘Soup’
ANOTHER VOICE: Happy 2013 Environmental Health Specialist Day
On April 22, Oregon celebrates “Environmental Health Specialist Day.” This annually celebrated day occurs every fourth Monday in April to celebrate the hard work performed by environmental health specialists in Oregon and across the country.
Big Weekend: Celebrate Blossom Festival, Earth Day
Earth Day’s traditional high-profile event in Hood River, Procession of the Species, is in hiatus this year, but plenty of other activities are offered on and around the April 22 observance. (For a full list, see our guide to Blossom Festival and Earth Day events, inserted in this edition.)
Letters to the Editor for April 25
Parks need maintenance; Many are concerned; Boxed-up thinking
Flags Lowered: Boston bombing victims
Gov. John Kitzhaber on Tuesday ordered all flags at public institutions statewide to immediately be lowered and flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 20.
Letters to the Editor for April 17
Dustless Gorge; One simple solution; Support forPERS reform; What works?
Chamber of commerce welcomes all
The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to springtime in Hood River County!
Newspaper 101: Out of the mouths of babes come the best questions and comments
That was the case a couple of weeks ago when about 2,000 Westside fifth graders visited the Hood River News (there really weren’t 2,000, it just seemed that way). They toured our State Street printing plant and then peppered me with questions. The students provided more feedback once back at school, by writing more questions and comments which they then forwarded on to me.
