Hood River County Crash Kills Hood River Man
A 33-year-old Hood River man was killed early Sunday morning after his Subaru Outback crashed through a guardrail and traveled...
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Hood River Sheriff’s Marine Deputy Recognized by Marine Board
The Oregon State Marine Board recognized the tireless efforts of Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Joel Carmody during...
Shots Fired at Hood River County Deputy During Odell Wedding Investigation; Suspect Arrested
ODELL, Ore. — A Hood River County Sheriff's Office deputy and a civilian narrowly escaped injury early Sunday after a...
Hood River Man Arrested After Driving Through Closed I-84 Off-Ramp, Striking Two ODOT Workers
HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Ore. — An Oregon State Police investigation led to the arrest of a Hood River man Wednesday...
Oregon Wildlife Foundation Invites Public to Celebrate Herman the Sturgeon’s Birthday This Sunday
(CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.) – Oregon’s most famous fish is celebrating another trip around the sun. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF)...
Man Arrested on Trafficking, Sex, and Drug Crimes
Hood River, Ore. — June 9, 2026 — A multi-agency investigation in the Columbia River Gorge region has led to...
Oregon Appeals FEMA’s Denial of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for December 2025 Storms
SALEM, Ore. – The State of Oregon has formally appealed FEMA’s decision to deny Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding...
Governor Kotek Secures $37.5 Million to Support Rural Maternity Care Across Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — Rural hospitals across Oregon will receive up to $37.5 million in funding to strengthen and stabilize maternity...
160 Students Compete in Annual Oregon History Day Contest; 54 Advance to National Contest
Portland, OR — On April 11, 160 middle and high school students gathered at Willamette University in Salem for the...
Oregon to Appeal FEMA Decision Denying Hazard Mitigation Funds After December Storms
SALEM, Ore. — Federal Emergency Management Agency has informed Tina Kotek that Oregon will not receive funding under the Hazard...
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Hit-and-Run on I-84 in Hood River County
HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Ore. (April 27, 2026) — A 24-year-old Hermiston man was killed early Sunday morning in a suspected...
Martin Family Remains Identified After 68 Years In Hood River County
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains of Kenneth Martin, Barbara Martin, and...
Hood River Police Arrests Two Impaired Drivers Carrying Large Quantities of Meth and Fentanyl
Hood River, OR. -- The Hood River Police Department (HRPD) recently made two DUII arrests involving significant quantities of illegal...
Parkdale Man Arrested for possession and manufacture of explosive devices
Parkdale, Ore. – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Parkdale man following an investigation into explosions heard in...
Hood River Council Declares Sanctuary City, Ratifies Emergency Order Amid ICE Concerns
Hood River, OR. — The Hood River City Council has ratified a local emergency declaration and approved a resolution declaring...
Sheriff’s Board Affirms Oregon Sanctuary Law Compliance at NORCOR Facility
The Dalles, OR. — On December 18, 2025, the NORCOR Sheriff’s Advisory Board convened to review custody protocols for individuals...
Search Suspended For Overdue Mt. Hood Climber As Conditions Worsen
Mount Hood, OR. — The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has suspended recovery operations for a 26-year-old climber from Bend...
Hood River Police Arrest DUII Suspect After Reports of Near-Miss with Pedestrians
Hood River, OR. — A Hood River Police officer responding to a domestic disturbance on December 5 encountered reports of...
Oregon Wildlife Foundation Rebrands Gift Shops to Highlight Conservation Mission
Hood River, OR. — The Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF) is rebranding its Spruce Gifts and Provisions stores in Bonneville and...
Representative Christine Drazan, Others Nominated to Replace Senator Daniel Bonham
Canby, OR - Today, Republican Precinct Committee People in Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah, and Wasco Counties held the nomination convention...
Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 281 in Hood River County: OSP Report
Hood River County, OR. -- Official Release: On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a...
Hood River Sheriff’s Office Faces Funding Challenges
Hood River, OR. – Official Release: Hood River County Sheriff Matt English reported that his Office will be operating with...
Meet Oregon’s Wildlife Conservation K-9 Teams
Cascade Locks, OR. -- Official Release: Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF) and the Fish & Wildlife Division of the Oregon State...
Interagency Task Force Busts Drug Operation in The Dalles
The Dalles, OR. -- Official Release: On May 7th, 2025 The Dalles Police and the Hood River and Wasco County...
Hood River County Renews Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hood River County, OR. - Official Release: Hood River County is at risk from various natural hazards, with wildfires and...