Koch slides over to port interim post
When the Port of Cascade Locks brings on a new general manager at some point in the coming year, that person’s job description could look a bit different than that of his or her predecessor’s.
Zimmerman starts in Cascade Locks
Administrator joins city after working around the state
Gordon Zimmerman is ready for a fresh start.
It’s now official: English is Sheriff
For the first time in two decades, Hood River County has a new sheriff.
Federal storm money flows in
From FEMA, county recoups most of its 2012 emergency costs, totaling $880,000
As wind gusts blasted through the Gorge and freezing rain pelted trees and roadways last week, one could be forgiven for looking at the weather forecast with a bit of nervousness.
New leaders in local governments
As the calendar turns to 2013, it’s out with the old and in with the new for local governments.
Photo of the day: Brittle branches
Frozen tree branches dangle above Starvation Creek Thursday morning. With freezing temperatures and high winds, icicles have lined much of the Gorge this week.
County keeps Health Net through June 30
Assessor asks Providence to justify tax-exemption requests
Hood River County has a solution to its health coverage issue for county employees — for now, at least.
Crowd honors Wampler, Brown
Sheriff hands over reins to successor Matt English on Jan. 6
More than 250 people filled the ballroom at Hood River Hotel Thursday to thank Sheriff Joe Wampler and Chief Deputy Jerry Brown, who are both about to retire.
Revived vehicle fills a vital county role
Tom Rousseau is honored for the 300 hours he spent on communications rig
Hood River County has a new tool at its disposal for responding to emergencies.
News staffers share Christmas memories: Revenge is a dish best served at Christmas
During my high school years every Christmas arrived with the same horrifying revelation.
Event Site: Port seeks crowding solutions
The Port of Hood River is looking at how to manage increased use and demand at the Event Site during peak summer months.
Photo of the day: Calm in the storm
Waves lap the shoreline at Viento State park Thursday morning during a break in the rain showers. The rain is expected to turn to a wintery mix overnight and into Friday.
City planning commission moves toward waterfront residential limits
The City of Hood River Planning Commission crept closer to being able to have a recommendation for the city council on residential building restrictions for the waterfront at its meeting Monday night.
County board extends Meriwether’s contract
Deputy Princehouse given lifesaving award
A few months ago Hood River County Administrator David Meriwether was nearly hired away by Deschutes County.
Port of Hood River to focus on 2013 strategic planning
With a busy 2012 just about in the books, the Port of Hood River is ramping up for 2013, a year which figures to be equally as busy — just in a different way.
Walmart foes savor City Council decision
Retailer evaluates options after expansion denial
The next few months will be busy ones for opponents and proponents of Walmart as they prepare to reappear in front of the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
HRV girls fight off fourth-quarter Warriors attack
Laura Waller scores career-high 19 points
The Hood River Valley girls basketball team got to let out a big sigh of relief at the end of its home opener Friday night against Cleveland.
Hood River City council votes 4-3 to deny Wal-mart expansion
The deciding vote in what is likely to be a precedent setting land use decision was cast by someone who didn't even expect to be voting when she walked into the city council chambers.
Walmart meeting details
The Hood River City Council meeting on the remanded LUBA order on the city’s approval of a 30,000-sqare-foot Walmart expansion will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in the council chambers at City Hall, 211 Second St.
Nicol steps aside after busy time on council
Barring any emergency meetings, Monday will be Jeff Nicol’s final time sitting behind the dais in the city council chambers in Hood River City Council.
All you ever wanted to know about Monday's city council Wal-Mart hearing (and then some)
Come Monday at 6 p.m. the issue of whether Walmart can expand its Hood River store by 30,000 square feet will come before the city council for the second, and possibly, final, time.
Planning commission debates waterfront residential restrictions
The Hood River planning commission will need at least another meeting before deciding how any future residential development in commercial (C2) zones on the waterfront should be regulated.
Eagle wrestlers crush opposition in opener
Hood River Valley High School wrestling steamrolled its opposition Friday night to score a pair of dual wins to open the season.
Daughtry resigning from CL Port
Has served as port GM for 12 years
Port of Cascade Locks General Manager Chuck Daughtry is resigning from his position effective Dec. 31.
Picard declared winner in council race
Incumbent stays by three votes following recount
Laurent Picard will be back on city council in January.
Port of Cascade Locks GM Chuck Daughtry resigns
Port of Cascade Locks General Manager Chuck Daughtry is resigning from his position effective Dec. 31. “It’s time, I’ve been there 12 years…I think it’s time, Daughtry said. ""I just got that feeling. They need to hear some fresh voices and I needed to recharge my batteries."
Oak Grove water alert may last weeks
Residents must boil water following discovery of E. coli bacteria in samples
A boil water advisory for residents in the Oak Grove area may last for several weeks, according to the Hood River County Environmental Health Department.
Oak Grove boil water notice likely to be in effect for several weeks
A boil water advisory for residents in the Oak Grove area may last for several weeks, according to the Hood River County Environmental Health Department.
Council set for Walmart vote
Dec. 10 meeting will determine if Hood River store lost vested right for 30,000-sq-ft expansion
The Hood River City Council has only one question to answer but plenty to ponder over the next two weeks.
County approves new NORCOR funding model
Mediated agreement will save HR County $200,000 per year
There may finally be peace on the NORCOR funding front.
HRV players, coaches pick up all-conference honors
All-state awards announced soon
Hood River Valley athletes and coaches had plenty to celebrate after a successful fall season.
Ban on hold
Hood River Planning Commission will take a larger look at waterfront zoning changes in December
Potential zoning changes to restrict residential development on the Hood River waterfront are on hold for another few weeks while the city planning commission takes a deeper look at the issue.
Port of Hood River turns down cable park
The cable park would have been placed on the basin on the Hood River waterfront in front of a proposed hotel project that would sit at the south end of the basin.
City approves small garbage rate increase
Hood River garbage rates will be going up slightly for 2013.
Port says no to cable park
By a 4-1 vote the Port of Hood River Tuesday night declined to enter into lease negotiations for a cable park in the Nichols boat basin.
Water line project nearing completion
Public works hopes city water restrictions wrap up in December
Hood River public works crews are racing the snow to get the final segments of a water line expansion project laid this fall.
Commission, sports advocates discuss county’s field and facility shortage
Where the ball will bounce, nobody seems to know.
Eagle boys soccer tops Wilsonville, faces Woodburn in semifinals
Eagles and Bulldogs played to 4-4 draw earlier this season
Bring on Woodburn. The Hood River Valley boys soccer team topped Wilsonville 2-1 Saturday — punching its first ticket to the state semifinals since 2004 — and set up a big rematch with the Woodburn Bulldogs.
Eagle soccer rolls to quarterfinals
HRV hosts Wilsonville at 2 p.m. Saturday
There were no first-round stumbles for the Hood River Valley boys soccer team this year.
Candidates play waiting game for final HR council spot
The Hood River City Council will have one new face for sure come January.
Eagle boys soccer trounces Putnam to move to state quarters (with video)
There were no first-round stumbles for the Hood River Valley boys soccer team this year.
Hood River heartache for Eagle football
Eagles see game-tying touchdown in final minute, lose in OT
One can only give the other team so many chances.
Grim determination brings title
HRV junior second Eagle to win XC state crown
Grace Grim did not have to dig very deep to come up with some goals for next year.
Good news, bad news for HRV girls soccer team
was 72 hours filled with highs and lows for the Hood River Valley girls soccer team. The Eagles clinched a share of the Columbia River Conference title with a 3-0 win over The Dalles-Wahtonka Tuesday. On Thursday they suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Cleveland in the final minutes of overtime in a state playoff play-in game.
County to host parks meeting
Hood River County will be hosting a Nov. 8 meeting to discuss the need for playing fields.
Port to vote on entering cable park lease discussions Nov. 14
A cable park in the Nichols boat basin is back on the table. Following a contentious Tuesday night meeting the Hood River Port Commission decided to hold a vote on whether to enter into negotiations for a cable park in the basin Nov. 14.
