Tuesday, May 23, 2023
HOOD RIVER CELEBRATES ITS LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY THIS JUNE WITH INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING PRIDE EVENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2023 Contact: Ashley Huckaby, DVA Advertising & PR, 503-819-4532, ashley@dvaadv.com Katie Kadlub, Visit Hood River, 208-867-0498, katie@visithoodriver.com HOOD RIVER CELEBRATES ITS LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY THIS JUNE WITH INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING PRIDE EVENTS Pride Events Kick-off with the Visit Hood River First Friday Summer Series Pride Celebration… Read More
Monday, May 1, 2023
Hood River White Salmon Bridge Interstate Bridge Wire Rope Replacement Project Postponed
Bridge closure planned for May 19-22 cancelled INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL FACILITIES • AIRPORT • INTERSTATE BRIDGE • MARINA HOOD RIVER, ORE. – The planned 4-day closure of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate bridge May 19-22 has been cancelled due to fabrication delays for the new wire ropes that were to be installed… Read More
Thursday, April 6, 2023
NW Natural- Call Before You Dig (811)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. — With spring blossoms on the horizon, many are anxious to get outside for yard, garden and home projects. NW Natural reminds homeowners, contractors and landscapers to call 811 to locate underground utilities at least two business days ahead of starting any project that… Read More
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Nothing Says Spring in Hood River Like the Annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest on Saturday, April 29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2023 Contact: Lee Perry, True West Presents, 503-348-3135, lee@truewestpresents.com Katie Kadlub, Visit Hood River, 208-867-0498, katie@visithoodriver.com NOTHING SAYS SPRING IN HOOD RIVER LIKE THE ANNUAL HOOD RIVER HARD-PRESSED CIDER FEST ON SAT. APRIL 29 Signature cider sipping event returns for its eighth year with a new waterfront… Read More
Monday, March 13, 2023
CGOA Presents “Don’t Fear the Diva” with the Gorge Sinfonietta and Opera Cecilia
Whoever the “average music lover” is, if you asked them to describe opera they might use adjectives like “snooty,” “screaming singers,” “boring,” or “elitist.” Probably no form of music is so misunderstood. On April 1 and 2, the Gorge Sinfonietta and special guests Opera Cecilia hope to change all that… Read More
Monday, March 13, 2023
CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band at The Ruins
CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band performs Friday, March 24, 8-10 pm at The Ruins indoor venue in Hood River (13 Railroad St., plenty of parking!) Tickets are $10 for adults, and those under 18 are free. $5 tickets are available at the door for Oregon Trail/ SNAP card holders through… Read More
Monday, March 13, 2023
VISIT HOOD RIVER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 2023
As much as $30,000 in matching funds available; applications accepted until April 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 Contact: Katie Kadlub, Visit Hood River, 208-867-0498, katie@visithoodriver.com (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – Visit Hood River announced the Community Investment Matching Grant Program application process has opened for 2023. The program… Read More
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Lake Taco: The Story of One Local Family Backed by Their Community
By Jordan Flores, Next Door Inc. Lake Taco, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Hood River, is one of nearly 80 local businesses currently supported by Promoting Prosperity (PPP), a program of The Next Door’s Economic Development Services. The PPP team specializes in small business development for Latino entrepreneurs, providing… Read More
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Columbia Center for the Arts Invites Community to Strategic Planning Sessions
Hood River, OR – Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) invites everyone in the community to share their input on the future of CCA through in-person and virtual informational sessions in March. Now entering its 18th year of operations, CCA’s board of directors and a small group of community members… Read More
Monday, February 13, 2023
Local Food Buyer + Seller Matchmaker February 21
Join Gorge Grown Food Network and WSU Extension Services on Tuesday, February 21st for a unique opportunity to network, make plans, discuss challenges, and lay the groundwork for getting more local food into schools, restaurants, hospitals and businesses. This event will take place in the Best Western’s Gorge Conference Room… Read More