Ben McCarty has been with the Hood River News since 2006. During his time on staff he has served as the sports editor, local news reporter and web producer/editor. He enjoys all aspects of his job, particularly learning and experiencing new things practically every day while covering the local sports season. However, his favorite days are when he gets to cover "sporlitics" double headers where he manages to squeeze in time for local government meetings and sporting events in a single evening.
Recent Stories
Election results: Johnson, Veldhuisen-Virk retain school board seats
Incumbant school board candidates Mark Johnson and Jan Veldhuisen-Virk easily won re-election in the two most high profile contested races in the May 21 special election.
LUBA tells city to revisit waterfront
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals ruled Friday morning that the City of Hood River must reconsider several points of its recent decision to allow construction of a hotel and commercial building on the Hood River waterfront.
LUBA remands waterfront hotel decision to city
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals ruled Friday morning that the City of Hood River must give more consideration to a decision to allow construction of a hotel and commercial building on the Hood River waterfront.
LUBA is busy with HR cases
Naito development decision expected next week
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals seems to enjoy keeping Hood River in suspense.
It's all in the family
A look at some family-owned businesses in the Gorge
Mother and son personify yin and yang; Davises grow, work together; Sheppards: Business success rests on enjoying each other's company; Capovillas: 'Simple, straight-up' pub family
Photo of the day: There goes the sun
Sorry folks, not many scenes like this sun set behind Government Cove in Cascade Locks in the forecast this week. Expect clouds and showers through Friday at least.
Behind the scenes of a Hood River News press run
Ever wanted to see where your newspaper comes from? Watch the video to get a glimpse!
Photo of the day: Mirror image
Hey, this photo is upside down! ...or is it? With clear skies and no winds , there were some great reflections on the river March 7.
Council revises SDCs that pay for transportation improvements
The Hood River City Council moved ahead Monday with approval of a plan amending its system development charges for transportation impacts.
Hood River holds out hope for ‘slip lane’ at Country Club
State legislators meet with ODOT to seek resolution on realignment
Hope remains alive for Hood River to keep some direct access to Country Club Road.