The Port of Hood River has hired Debbie Smith-Wagar, CPA as its new Finance Director to replace Fred Kowell who retired in December 2021 after working for the Port since 2012. Ms. Smith-Wagar has more that 25 years of experience in local government finance and accounting and has worked as an auditor, fund accounting systems analyst, and served as the assistant finance director of the City of Tigard from 2008-2015, and also for the City of Newberg from 1996-2001.
Read MoreHood River Bridge Replacement Bistate Working Group asks for community feedback on new headquarters location
The Hood River Bridge Replacement Bistate Working Group (BSWG) invites the community to give feedback on whether to locate the Primary Place of Business or headquarters for the new Bistate Bridge Commission in Oregon or Washington. Community input is important to this decision as it may impact project funding for the new bridge and future toll increases. The survey is open from Dec. 2 to Dec. 19, 2022, at bit.ly/headquarterssurvey.
Read MoreWashington and Oregon Legislators Assemble to Discuss Funding New Bridge
On Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, the Port of Hood River and the Bi-State Working Group hosted legislators from Oregon and Washington and described the urgent need to replace the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge and requested support for additional state funding for the new bridge. Over 30 legislators and staff attended and discussed why the Gorge communities strongly support replacing the bridge on an accelerated timeline.
Read MoreBoat Launch Closed Oct 10-31
The Hood River Marina boat launch will be closed for all use from Monday, October 10 through Monday, October 31, 2022 for demolition and construction to replace the visitor dock ramps. This project is funded by the Oregon State Marine Board and will fully replace both guest docks ramp floats.
Read MorePORT HIRES KEVIN GREENWOOD AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HOOD RIVER, ORE. – At their Tuesday, September 13th meeting, the Port of Hood River board of commissioners promoted Bridge Replacement Project Director, Kevin Greenwood, to Executive Director. Mr. Greenwood has an extensive background in port management and public administration in Oregon, formerly serving as the Port Manager of the Port of Garibaldi from 2009-2014 and as the General Manager of the Port of Newport from 2014-2017, before signing on to lead the bridge replacement effort in Hood River.
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