Livable Hood River

Great discussion of progress on replacement of HR bridge today on OPB’s Think Out Loud.

Listen on the radio again tonight at 8pm or online, anytime after broadcast.

Thank you to everyone involved for your frequent and ongoing work spreading information about this project.

Efforts advance to replace nearly 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon bridge The Hood River-White Salmon bridge has been in need of replacing for decades. With a grant of $200 million from the federal government, efforts are ramping up to replace it within five years.

In English | En español - The City of Hood River has declared an emergency ban on personal use of fireworks.

Concerns for fire danger are heightened during upcoming July 4th holiday celebrations. As a result, the City of Hood River has declared an emergency ban on the use of personal fireworks effective immediately due to weather and nearby wildfire conditions.

The current wildfire in Underwood, WA combined with recent hot temperatures, dry conditions and natural high winds in the area make this year particularly risky for the public and challenging for emergency responders. Read more here: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/city-of-hood-river-bans-personal-fireworks-use/
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La ciudad de Hood River ha declarado una prohibición de emergencia del uso personal de fuegos artificiales.

Las preocupaciones por el peligro de incendio aumentan durante las próximas celebraciones festivas del 4 de julio. Como resultado, la ciudad de Hood River ha declarado una prohibición de emergencia sobre el uso de fuegos artificiales personales con efecto inmediato debido al clima y las condiciones de incendios forestales cercanos.

El incendio forestal actual en Underwood, WA, combinado con las altas temperaturas recientes, las condiciones secas y los fuertes vientos naturales en el área hacen que este año sea particularmente riesgoso para el público y desafiante para los servicios de emergencia. Leer más aquí: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/city-of-hood-river-bans-personal-fireworks-use/

Today for Throwback Thursday Im going to throw it back to 2016 with this shot from my favorite spot in all of Oregon...
The Hood River Valley!

And here is my favorite photo from my favorite spot in the Hood River Valley... The famous Laraway Orchards!!

I reached out to Jon and Debra Laraway and they were kind enough to allowed me to walk on their beautiful farm and let my puppies roam the farm while I snapped some photos of the apple blossoms blooming in their orchard!

In April and May the whole of the Hood River Valley turns into a sea of white and pink as the apple, pear, and cherry trees blossom as the stoic Mt. Hood (11,249' - tallest mountain in Oregon) stands tall in the background!

If you ever make it to Oregon, do yourself a favor and go to the Hood River Valley!!

Near Hood River, Oregon.
April 2016

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Hood River Area:

Discover Hood River
Visit Hood River
Hood River, Oregon
Hood River Fruit Loop
Columbia Gorge News - Hood River News
Livable Hood River
Thrive Hood River
Hood River County
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - U.S. Forest Service
Only In Oregon
Here Is Oregon
Travel Oregon
Environment Oregon
Oregon Wild
1859 Oregon's Magazine
Oregon

Open houses regarding the future of bridge tolling on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge have been scheduled. May 31st in White Salmon and June 7th in Hood River.

Learn more about how tolling options are determined and GIVE FEEDBACK on what you'd prefer to see.

You're invited: Attend an open house event to learn about the bridge replacement project and weigh in on the two tolling options under consideration. Learn more here: https://hoodriverbridge.org/events

Hey everybody! Possibly one of the most exciting and long-awaited projects is afoot downtown - a TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN LIGHT at 2nd & Oak! 🥹

Prelim work this week, major construction begins after Labor Day. 😎🚧🚦

Please read the city’s post and get in touch with them for any additional questions.

A friendly reminder this holiday season (and all seasons, frankly):
“So, remember how your bread gets buttered and your skis tuned. Remember who makes your bed and cleans your room. Remember who is trying to find the right size and color for you and everyone else you depend on to make your season merry and bright. They are hardworking, kind-hearted, dignified human beings. None are your servants.”

Marolt: Bite the hand that feeds you and dinner may be served cold Dear Aspen holiday visitor: You better not shout. You better not cry. You better not have a hissy fit. I’m telling you why — a great awakening has come to

Looking for more information on the current primary election and the people on your ballot?

You can find the Voter's Pamphlet information online:
http://oregonvotes.gov/voters-guide/english/votersguide.html

- OR - visit the Hood River County Elections website (which FINALLY got a facelift!):
https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/index.asp

Online Voters' Pamphlet | Oregon Secretary of State Official guide to voting on candidates and ballot measures in the 2016 May Primary Election in Oregon

Join a virtual forum featuring the candidates for Hood River County Board of Commissioners - tomorrow, Thursday April 28th starting at 6:00pm.

Visit the Thrive website to register for the event link.
https://www.thrivehoodriver.org/2022-primary-election-candidate-forum/

The forum will also be recorded and available online shortly after the event if you can't make it!

In English | En Español — Take the survey (https://bit.ly/HoodRiverHeights) about street design options in the Heights! Sign up for updates, take the survey online, and/or visit us during our open house on April 22-23rd at the Hood River Armory. A family-friendly event, food and beverages will be available from local vendors. More details at cityofhoodriver.gov.
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¡Tome la encuesta (https://bit.ly/HoodRiverHeights) sobre las opciones de diseño de las calles en Los Heights! Regístrese para recibir actualizaciones, complete la encuesta en línea y/o visítenos durante nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas el 22 y 23 de abril en el Armory de Hood River. Un evento familiar, alimentos y bebidas estarán disponibles a través de proveedores locales. Más detalles en cityofhoodriver.gov.

In English | En Español — We want to hear what you think! Put the Heights Streetscape Open Houses on your calendar: April 22nd and April 23rd at the Hood River Armory.

Over the last several months, the project team has been developing street design options for 12th and 13th in the Heights. Sign up for updates and check back for more information about the Open House and an upcoming online survey.

cityofhoodriver.gov/urban-renewal/the-heights-streetscape-plan/
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¡Queremos escuchar lo que piensan! Ponga la jornada de puertas abiertas de Los Heights Streetscape en su calendario: 22 y 23 de abril en El Armory de Hood River.

En los últimos meses, el equipo del proyecto ha estado desarrollando opciones de diseño de calles para 12 y 13 en Los Heights. Regístrese para recibir actualizaciones y vuelva a consultar para obtener más información sobre la jornada de puertas abiertas y una próxima encuesta en línea.

cityofhoodriver.gov/urban-renewal/the-heights-streetscape-plan/

The Hood River City Council has created an Affordable Housing Task Force, to help address the need for attainable housing for our families making under ~$90k per year. Twelve volunteers were chosen by the city to represent a wide variety of experience and interest in this issue.

The community task force will review strategies to further encourage the development of attainably-priced housing to recommend to Council. Input from the advisory task force will be summarized along with proposed actions in a final report and plan.

The first meeting will be held tonight via Zoom, and the public is welcome to view the proceedings.

For more info on the city's progress on housing: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/ways-to-produce-affordable-housing-is-next-city-effort

For links to all the city's online public meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

DID YOU KNOW? You can now watch all of the regular city council meetings live on YouTube. More info on those upgrades here: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/council-meetings-now-livestreamed/

Ways to produce affordable housing is next City effort - City of Hood River The City has completed several major initiatives to promote housing affordability. Its newest effort is an Affordable Housing Production Strategy.