State’s Wildfire Urban Interface project Continues
The State of Oregon continues to refine its Wildfire Risk Map, a requirement from the 2021 passage of Senate Bill 762 concerning the Wildland Urban Interface. The legislation is a result of significant changes in Oregon’s wildfire environment in the past decade, with climate change bringing hotter, drier summers and historic levels of drought. SB 762 established a new comprehensive wildfire preparedness and resiliency program throughout the State. READ MORE HERE>
Kingsley recreation Areas Reopen
After nearly five years of closure, the long-awaited reopening of Kingsley Reservoir Day Use Area occurred in mid-August, and the Kingsley Campground reopening will follow later this month. READ MORE HERE>
Hood River County’s New Emergency Manager
Hood River County’s new emergency manager is Charles Young who started in April, succeeding Barb Ayers. Charles is not new to emergency management. For the past several decades his Information Technology (IT) consultancy focused on risk management and business continuity for businesses. READ MORE HERE>
Health Department Partners with Bridges to Health
In just five years, Bridges to Health has become a valuable resource that works with multiple partners to improve access to services and resources related to health. Two Bridges to Health Community Health Workers are currently located in the Hood River County Health Department, one of many healthcare partners. READ MORE HERE>
Hood River County Employment Opportunities
Hood River County Board of Commissioners has established a 5-year strategic plan. A top priority strategy is to improve the County’s employment retention and recruitment efforts. This was supported by a recent compensation and classification project to help the County in this effort. READ MORE HERE>