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š± Which Hood River nonprofits just landed new Pacific Power grant funding?
Hi Hood River! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Hood River nonprofits just landed new Pacific Power grant funding?
- What federal disaster aid now means for Hood River County
- How Hood River divers helped solve a 67-year Columbia River mystery
Also on today's calendar: Pop-up w/Diana of Augustina Cellars and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 115 Pacific Power Foundation grants deliver $344,002 for safety and wellness programs (kval.com) ā Two Hood River County nonprofitsāthe Hood River County Christmas Project and Hood River Valley Adult Centerāare receiving new Pacific Power Foundation grants aimed at safety and wellness. The funding supports food, shelter, and health services across Oregon, including these local programs that help vulnerable Hood River residents yearāround. 
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ā¢ December storms declared major disaster by Trump administration. Federal support available to Union County (elkhornmediagroup.com) ā Hood River County is now eligible for federal disaster assistance after Decemberās severe storms were officially declared a major disaster, unlocking funding to repair damaged public infrastructure. The declaration covers nine Oregon counties and follows widespread outages, flooding, and landslides, with state and federal emergency managers now coordinating how local jurisdictions can apply for support and document their needs. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ After nearly 70 years, DNA analysis identifies remains of missing Martin family found in Columbia River (kgw.com) ā Hood River County authorities have finally identified three Martin family members whose remains were recovered from their car in the Columbia River near Cascade Locks, closing a nearly 70āyear mystery. Using advanced DNA analysis and decades of dive work, investigators confirmed the identities and found no evidence of a crime, ending an investigation that long involved Hood River County search teams. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Shared Wild Film Series
Columbia Center For the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Pop-up w/Diana of Augustina Cellars
Porron Cellars , 210 Oak St , Hood River
6:00 pm -
Outer Orbit Presents: The Music of Sly & The Family Stone
The Ruins , 13 Railroad Street , Hood River
6:30 pm -
Hippity Hoppity Skate Night!!
Hood River Elks Lodge #1507 , 304 Cascade Ave , Hood River
8:00 pm -
Hood River Farmers Market
Ferment Brewing Company , 403 Portway Ave Suite #300 , Hood River
10:00 am -
Figure Drawing
Tokki Art Supply , 409 Oak St , Hood River
3:00 pm -
Hood River Cider Fest
Hood River Cider Fest , Portway Ave , Hood River
11:00 am -
HOOD RIVER cider FESTIVAL
Hood River Cider Fest , Portway Ave , Hood River
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Saturday May 2
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Roads Not Taken presented by CGOA & Voci Community Choir
Wy'east Middle School , 3000 Wyeast Rd #8424 , Hood River
2:00 pm -
Jill's Cookbook Club: Family style
Dani's Kitchen Shop , 1545 Osprey Dr , Hood River
5:00 pm -
2026 Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival
Hood River County Fairgrounds , 3020 Wyeast Rd , Hood River
12:00 pm -
The Columbia Gorge Wine & Art Festival
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn , 1108 E Marina Dr , Hood River
12:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Saturday May 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Absolutely Amazing!
Tina was able to trim our reactive pups nails at our house and she did an absolutely amazing job! I highly recommend her! (Nextdoor Hood River East) - Got hops?
Seeking a few (3-4?) hops rhizomes from plants that have been successful in this area. Iād like to try a planting along the southern side of my houseā¦ (Nextdoor Hood River East)
- CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Loader Operator (Hood River, OR, US, 97031) in Hood River. Apply here.
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Store Manager in Hood River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hood River here.
š Nearby News
The Dalles
- TD Sea Scouts return from coastal Regatta with strong finishes, lasting lessons (columbiacommunityconnection.com)
- City of The Dalles Public Works: West 1st Street and Webber Street Traffic Revisions (gorgenewscenter.com)
- Meet Rev. Chris Hayward (columbiacommunityconnection.com)
Sandy
- Bulletin Board: April 15, 2026 (sandypost.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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