Sadly, the summer of 2025 has already brought two significant wildfires to our Gorge community. Wildfires are a real and present danger in Hood River County, especially during the summer and early fall. It has become essential not only to prevent wildfires but also to prepare for them and learn how to coexist with this danger... READ MORE HERE>

Wildfires are becoming increasingly devastating. As Hood River County Emergency Management works to implement the County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a key success is establishing Firewise Communities where clusters of homes face a high risk of wildfires... READ MORE HERE>

The prevalence of fires in the Northwest can impact people’s health, especially when the air quality is impaired. The OSU Extension Service continues to work diligently to create a Smoke Ready Gorge. The most important information is found at smokereadygorge.org, and the Smoke Ready Gorge brochure highlights basic information in English and Spanish... READ MORE HERE>

Oregon’s legislature has scheduled a special session for August 29th to address major transportation-related funding and tackle the shortfall facing the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), as well as counties, and cities. Hood River County Commissioners and staff have actively participated in these discussions, recently testifying to support a funding package that continues to support the entire transportation system - state, county, and city.... READ MORE HERE