Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gone but not forgotten, the Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim- A Labor Day tradition in Hood River since the 1940’s- Will no longer take place
Organizers cite declining participation, logistical challenges, and unpredictable weather among primary factors in discontinuing 80-year-old event. (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – The annual Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim, a Labor Day tradition in Hood River since the 1940s, has been postponed indefinitely, event organizers announced today. In making the difficult decision to… Read More
Monday, January 23, 2023
Visit Hood River’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts Receive a Major Boost with a $50,000 Grant from Travel Oregon
In addition to staff and board training, funds will help support a language, culture, and representation educator to further inclusivity among the many cultures of the community (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce dba Visit Hood River received $50,000 in grant funding from Travel Oregon… Read More
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
301 GALLERY ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY SUGAR SHOW
JANUARY 17, 2023: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SWEEEET, DUDE! 301 Gallery announces a celebration of February, a short but sweet month, with the 301 Sugar Show. A not-so-typical winter First Friday opening on February 3rd will feature three local Gorge food artists who will sample their creations for all guests from 3:30-7pm. Read More
Friday, January 13, 2023
Local Artist Raises Awareness for the National Aphasia Association
HOOD RIVER — Local Artist Kent Faulkner is raising funds and awareness for the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and to support his granddaughter, who suffers from the disorder, through sales of his fine art reproductions. To learn more about Faulkner and Aphasia visit About – Kent Faulkner Prints. “NAA is… Read More
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
CGOA Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors
CGOA Stages Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors Hot on the heels of last spring’s sold-out performances of Rent, CGOA’s Stages Musical Theatre is gearing up for this season’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. Auditions for the May, 2023… Read More
Monday, November 21, 2022
Lake Taco Launches First Kickstarter to Fund Its New Space Downtown Hood River
Media Contact: Becky Brun, Pitchfork Communications 541-399-6813, becky@pitchforkcommunications.com Maria and Enrique Ortega 541-386-2276, laketaco1@yahoo.com HOOD RIVER, ORE. (Nov. 14, 2022) Lake Taco, a family-owned Mexican restaurant located in Hood River has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its expansion into a new, modern… Read More
Friday, November 18, 2022
HOOD RIVER WELCOMES THE WINTER SEASON WITH A “PRAY FOR SNOW” FESTIVAL
(HOOD RIVER, Ore.) — Hood River is getting ready to celebrate all things winter at the first annual “Pray for Snow” Festival. The event, organized by Mountain View Cycles, is a tribute to Ullr (rhymes with cooler) the Norse god of skiing, and will be a time for snow sports… Read More
Monday, October 24, 2022
The Great Community Dine Out for FISH Food Bank!
On Thursday, November 10th, FISH Food Bank will be holding its first ever fundraising event. The Great Community Dine Out for FISH Food Bank! FISH invites everyone to come dine out and declare a no-cooking day! On Nov. 10th, dozens of local generous restaurants in Hood River, Parkdale, Mosier, Odell… Read More
Thursday, October 20, 2022
WITH JUST DAYS LEFT TO VOTE, HOOD RIVER HOLDS 3RD POSITION
“BEST SMALL TOWN BEER SCENE” IN USA TODAY 10BEST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2022 Contacts: Katie Kadlub, Visit Hood River, 208-867-0498, katie@visithoodriver.com Ashley Huckaby, DVA Advertising & PR, 503-819-4532, ashley@dvaadv.com WITH JUST DAYS LEFT TO VOTE, HOOD RIVER HOLDS 3RD POSITION IN “BEST SMALL TOWN BEER… Read More
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
HOOD RIVER NAMED A FINALIST FOR “BEST SMALL TOWN BEER SCENE”
2022 USA TODAY 10 BEST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Hood River is one of only two PNW towns nominated. Winner to be crowned by popular vote, public encouraged to vote daily through October 24 (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) — As an epicenter for all things craft beer in the Pacific Northwest, including… Read More