The Port of Hood River will implement paid parking on Port-owned streets and parking lots this month beginning as early as Friday, June 15. Payment kiosks are being installed in various locations on North 1st Street, and on Portway Avenue from 2nd Street east and from 8th Street west to the Hook. Payment will be required in these areas between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. all days. Parking in these areas will be prohibited between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Read MoreColumbia River high water creates safety concerns for recreation
The Hood River waterfront recreation beaches and parks are effectively shrinking as high water levels in the Columbia River climb higher up the shoreline. The spring runoff is causing high water levels throughout the Columbia/Snake River system, but local concerns are focused on water safety in the run up to Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreWEST JENSEN BUILDING PARKING LOT CLOSED FOR PAVING Entire parking lot is closed to the public until June 20
The parking lot located on the west side of the Jensen Building at 400 Portway Avenue will be closed to public parking, likely until June 20 for paving.
Read MoreNOTICE OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE, RESTRICTED ACCESS May 24-25: N. 1st Street and portions of Portway Avenue
In preparation for the implementation of paid parking on Port-owned lots and streets on the Hood River waterfront, N. 1st Street and portions of Portway Avenue will close for parking and have restricted vehicle access beginning at midnight, May 23 and continuing through midnight, May 25 for marking of parking stalls and curb striping.
Read MorePort of Hood River Welcomes Daryl Stafford as Waterfront & Marina Manager
Daryl Stafford joined the Port of Hood River staff on April 23 as the new Waterfront & Marina Manager, replacing Steve Carlson. Stafford is a longtime Gorge sailing and water-sport enthusiast, entrepreneur, and administrative professional well known in the sailing and surfing communities served by the Port.
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