Hood River County News

Hood River County deputies are searching for a missing paddle boarder last seen Friday afternoon.

By Sam Craig The Chronicle Some decisions are easier to make after eating a handful of freshly-picked cherries.

Nancy Morrice, who lives in Tualatin's Fox Hills neighborhood, is upset about losing her library privileges in Multno-mah and Clacka-mas counties.

Hood River City Manager Bob Francis asked emergency responders to debrief last week about the June 18 fire along Interstate 84 that stalled traffic for hours.

The foreclosure auction for the Columbia Gorge Hotel was postponed on Tuesday by news that owners Halla and Boyd Graves had filed for bankruptcy.

The Hood River County Library will reduce hours at three facilities on July 1 due to a major cut in its operating budget.

The Senate on Thursday voted to consolidate education service districts in Oregon, from 20 to 13, and to make the board positions appointed, not elected.

Two fire protection agencies announced the start of fire season, in some cases meaning bans on outdoor debris burning.

A brief guide By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA News editor Summer is here, and it's more than just lemonade and lawn-mowing. Fun events and activities will be available aplenty in June and July in Hood River County.

For the seven Class of 2009 graduates it was more about fulfillment than finality, opportunity more than nostalgia.

Breck Snyder, of Cascade Locks, considers his 2007 arrest for felony child neglect and drug possession as a turning point in his life.

The future of law enforcement in Curry County will be in the people's hands. All the current Sheriff, Juvenile Director, and District Attorney can do is lay out the facts to those wanting to listen.

Hood River County Administrator David Meriwether said reserve funds built up during good economic years have backfilled the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. However, he said these funds will be drained away within several years without preventative action.

Next year, Marion County residents could be able to elect two more commissioners.

A gas tax called by any other name is still a gas tax, said Russ Gray, owner of Windmaster Market, at a public meeting on Monday.

An Oregon State Police traffic stop near Cascade Locks led to the discovery and seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine and cash Tuesday, May 26.

PORTLAND, Ore. - A man who pleaded guilty or no contest to a string of robberies and sex abuses committed in the Columbia River Gorge in 2007-2008 has agreed to serve more than 27 years in prison.

A man who for months terrorized travelers in the Columbia River Gorge has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.

The Hood River County Health Department is offering free birth control to men and women who are struggling in the economic recession.

On Wednesday the Hood River County School Board authorized the administration to negotiate the purchase of 17 acres of land in Hood River for future schools.