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January 16th, 2024
Hood River County Declares State of Emergency

HOOD RIVER, OREGON 

 

Early this afternoon, January 16, 2024, the Hood

October 31st, 2023
HRCSO Conducts Child Luring Sting

Cascade Locks, Ore. – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-agency

May 15th, 2023
Parkdale Man Drowns in Hood River Marina

Hood River, Ore. – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office and Hood River City

February 6th, 2023
Deputies Seeking Information in Armed Robbery (Photo)

HOOD RIVER, Ore. - On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 6:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to

February 2nd, 2023
Thu. 2nd, 02:23 PM
There is police activity in the west of Hood River between Cascade Ave, Rand Rd, Sherman Ave,
February 2nd, 2023
Thu. 2nd, 02:17 PM
There is police activity in the west of Hood River between Cascade Ave, Rand Rd, Sherman Ave,
November 1st, 2022
Suspect in Custody Following Road Rage Shooting

Parkdale, Ore. – A suspect is in custody following a shooting that took place near

October 24th, 2022
Camas Trail Runner Found Deceased After Extensive Search & Rescue Operation

Cascade Locks, Ore. - After an extensive Search and Rescue (SAR) effort along the Pacific

September 2nd, 2022
Wilderness Recreational Safety

Hood River, Ore. - On August 25th, 2022, the Hood River Crag Rats were called to assist

May 16th, 2022
Gresham Man Arrested Following Home Invasion Burglaries

HOOD RIVER, Ore. - On May 10, 2022, at about 1:40 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the

April 9th, 2022
Search in Progress for Missing Snowboarder (UPDATE FINAL)

MOUNT HOOD, ORE. – Late Friday afternoon, members of the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Patrol

April 7th, 2022
Search in Progress for Missing Snowboarder (AFTERNOON UPDATE)

MOUNT HOOD, ORE. – Rescue crews continued their search efforts at Mt. Hood Meadows

April 7th, 2022
Search in Progress for Missing Snowboarder (UPDATE) (Photo)

MOUNT HOOD, ORE. – Search and Rescue operations resumed this morning for missing

April 6th, 2022
Search in Progress for Missing Snowboarder (UPDATE)

MOUNT HOOD, ORE. - Searchers worked throughout the day Wednesday, in an effort to locate

April 6th, 2022
Search in Progress for Missing Snowboarder (Photo)

MOUNT HOOD, ORE. -  On April 5, 2022 around 9:30 p.m., the Hood River County

January 27th, 2022
Injured climber Rescued on Mt Hood (Photo)

Mt Hood, Ore.— On Tuesday evening January 26, 2022, the Hood River County

January 26th, 2022
Climber Rescued from Summit of Mt Hood (Photo)

HOOD RIVER COUNTY, ORE – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office received a report

December 28th, 2021
Sex Offender Notification (Photo)

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant

December 17th, 2021
Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Receive Commendations

Hood River, Ore. – The Hood River County Sheriff’s

November 4th, 2021
Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Resumes Twenty-Four Hour Patrols

HOOD RIVER, Ore. - The first week of October, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office

March 20th, 2020
COVID-19 Information

Hood River, Ore. – In partnership with multiple local agencies the Hood River County

March 20th, 2020
COVID-19 Precautions

Hood River, Ore. – Following the Declaration of Emergency issued by Governor Brown, and

October 28th, 2019
Continued Loss of Staff Results in Additional Reductions to Sheriff Services

Hood River, Ore. - The continued loss of staff at the Hood River County Sheriff’s

October 18th, 2019
Assault In Cascade Locks

Cascade Locks, Ore. – In the early morning hours of October 17th, 2019, Hood River

March 22nd, 2019
Assistance Program (Photo)

Hood River, Ore. –

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office recently

March 6th, 2019
Despite long term power outage at Hood River County buildings, essential services were uninterrupted (Photo)

A car crashed into a power pole on Sherman Avenue this morning, causing a five-hour

February 5th, 2019
UPDATE: Missing Silverton Hiker Rescued

Hood River, Ore. - 

UPDATE: Leslie Drapiza was successfully reunited with her

February 4th, 2019
UPDATE: Search Underway for Silverton Hiker Missing Near Warren Lake

Hood River, Ore. - 

UPDATE: The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)

February 4th, 2019
Search Underway for Silverton Hiker Missing Near Warren Lake

Hood River, Ore. - 

The Hood River County Sheriff's Office is currently

January 29th, 2019
Single Engine Plane Crash, Mount Hood

Mount Hood, Ore. - The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the presence of

January 25th, 2019
Kayaking Accident Leads to Death of Portland Man

Hood River, Oregon:

On Saturday, January 19th, deputies with the Hood River County

December 12th, 2018
Deputy Faces Gunfire; Nine Hour Standoff Ends Peacefully

Parkdale, OR - On December 11, 2018, at about 4:30 p.m., the Hood River County

August 19th, 2018
Westcliff Fire

Hood River, Ore. –

At approximately 11:44 PM Saturday night a fire was

August 19th, 2018
Fire In Hood River County

HOOD RIVER, ORE - On Saturday August 18, at about 11:44pm a fire was reported near the

August 8th, 2018
Canyon Road Fire Update

Hood River, Ore:

Canyon Road Fire is contained at approximately two acres and is in

July 24th, 2018
Child Exploitation Operation Nets Five Arrests (Photo)

On July 17, 2018, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office and the Portland FBI’s

July 2nd, 2018
Businesses with Eagle Creek Fire economic impacts - one month left to apply for SBA Disaster Loans

Are you a Gorge area business, or in an adjacent county with economic losses from

May 9th, 2018
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Following Release from Prison (Photo)

HOOD RIVER, ORE. – On May 7, 2018, detectives from the Hood River County

April 18th, 2018
Sheriff’s Office Recognized for ongoing Collaboration with Forest Service (Photo)

PORTLAND, ORE. -  Recently, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office was recognized

March 16th, 2018
Joint Release: Columbia Gorge Search & Rescue Incidents Highlight Dangers in Closed Areas (Photo
March 16, 2018

Contacts:
Rachel Pawlitz, USFS, 541-308-1744
Joel Ives, HRCSO,
March 7th, 2018
MINT Search Warrant
Hood River, Oregon

Mid Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force (MINT) conducted an
November 9th, 2017
National Weather Service (NWS) offers community Weather Spotter Training in Cascade Locks November 2
NWS Portland is coming to Cascade Locks to help recruit and train a stable of local weather
November 2nd, 2017
Are you a Hood River County business with economic losses from the Eagle Creek Fire? Help is here.

Hood River County businesses can now get direct aid from the Federal SBA (Small Business

November 2nd, 2017
Help is here for Hood River and Gorge businesses hard-hit by the Eagle Creek Fire
Hood River County businesses can now get direct aid from the Federal SBA (Small Business
September 18th, 2017
UPDATE: Hood River Evacuation Notice—Sept. 18th, 2017
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- Based on the current weather patterns and the corresponding changes in fire
September 15th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire
There are no changes to evacuation levels this morning. The Red Cross has a shelter set up at
September 14th, 2017
UPDATE: Hood River County Evacuation Updates—September 14th, 2017
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - After careful consideration by fire incident commanders and the Hood River
September 13th, 2017
Eagle Creek Fire Daily Update for September 13th
Hood River County Sheriff's Office
Joint Information Center

Daily Update
September 13th, 2017
ACTUALIZACI?"N: Cambio de Evacuación del Condado de Hood River—13 de septiembre 2017
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- Después de una cuidadosa consideración por los comandantes de incidentes
September 13th, 2017
UPDATE: Hood River County Evacuation Change—Sept. 13th, 2017
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- After careful consideration by fire incident commanders and the Hood River
September 12th, 2017
#EagleCreekFire Actualización Diaria Para el 12 de Septiembre (Spanish Version)
Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Hood River
Centro Conjunto de Información
September 12th, 2017
#EagleCreekFire Daily Update for September 12th
Hood River County Sheriff's Office
Joint Information Center

Daily Update
September 8th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Evacuation Level Changes
Sept. 8, 2017

HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- Due to increased fire activity on the east end of the
September 7th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- The Hood River County area continues to remain vigilant due to fire activity
September 5th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Closures
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- Due to the extreme risk of fire, fire danger, lack of resources to fight
September 5th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Evacuations
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. -- All public forest lands west of Highway 281 and north of Mt. Hood are
September 4th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Evacuations
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. - All prior Level One evacuation notices in Cascade Locks have been been
September 4th, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.-
There has been no change to evacuation levels since yesterday, but due
September 3rd, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Search and Rescue
Cascade Locks, Ore.-

The final group of 153 hikers in the Eagle Creek area has been
September 3rd, 2017
News Release: Hood River County Public Health Department
Sunday, September 3, 2017

News Release: Hood River County Public Health Department
September 3rd, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Search and Rescue
Cascade Locks, Ore.-
The Emergency Operations Center has set up an emergency hotline for
September 3rd, 2017
Update: Eagle Creek Fire Search and Rescue
Cascade Locks, Ore:
The reunification site for family and friends of hikers that sheltered
September 3rd, 2017
Update: Eagle Creek Fire Search and Rescue
Cascade Locks, Ore:
The reunification site for family and friends of hikers that sheltered
September 3rd, 2017
Eagle Creek Fire Evacuations
Cascade Locks, Ore -

UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire

Due to overnight fire activity,
September 2nd, 2017
UPDATE: Eagle Creek Fire Search and Rescue
Cascade Locks, Ore -

The Hood River County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Forest Service
September 2nd, 2017
Eagle Creek Fire
The Hood River County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports of a wildfire on or near
September 1st, 2017
Deputy Mike Anderson Memorial Scheduled for September 16 (Photo)
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Anderson lost his battle with cancer
August 14th, 2017
It’s the beginning of eclipse week - quick preparedness tips for residents and businesses (Photo)

ENJOY THE ECLIPSE -- STAY SAFE -- PLAN AHEAD!
This is a drill of your family emergency

May 9th, 2017
Increased Patrols for Memorial Week
The Hood River County Sheriff's Office will increase traffic patrols for the upcoming memorial
March 23rd, 2017
It’s back! April 20 - bigger and better, during Earth Day week - The Big One Hood River - Cascadia

2nd annual Hood River County / Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) event:

March 16th, 2017
Missing Skier on Mount Hood Found
HOOD RIVER, ORE - On Wednesday March 15th, 2017 searchers located the body of Steve Leavitt at
March 15th, 2017
Are you a Hood River business owner with economic losses from the Eagle Creek Fire? Here’s help

If your Hood River County business suffered economic losses from the September 2017 Eagle

March 11th, 2017
Search for Missing Skier on Mt Hood
HOOD RIVER, ORE - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office is scaling back a search on Mt. Hood
March 8th, 2017
Search for Missing Skier on Mt. Hood
HOOD RIVER, ORE - Search operations for a missing skier have concluded for the day at Mt. Hood
March 8th, 2017
Search for Missing Skier at Mt. Hood Meadows
HOOD RIVER ORE. - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office is coordinating a search at Mt Hood
January 16th, 2017
Mon. 16th, 12:51 PM
Hood River Sheriff's Office warns Gorge residents and travelers to prepare now for a
January 10th, 2017
Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division warns of significant snow forecast for Hood River Cou
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast at 11am today, warned Gorge emergency responders,
January 5th, 2017
Extreme weather warning for this weekend in the Gorge (Photo)
Hood River Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management warns citizens, businesses and travelers
December 19th, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Increases Traffic Patrols for DUII
HOOD RIVER, ORE - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office will increase traffic patrols for
December 14th, 2016
Winter Storm Causing Multiple Traffic Crashes
HOOD RIVER, ORE - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office is taking multiple traffic crash
December 13th, 2016
Hood River Sheriff’s Office travel warning - snow forecasted across Hood River Wednesday
HOOD RIVER, ORE - Hood River County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management advises that the
December 7th, 2016
Sheriff Warns of Approaching Winter Storm
HOOD RIVER, ORE - Hood River County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management advises that
November 7th, 2016
Mon. 7th, 01:40 AM
Hood River County 911 and administrative line phone service has been interrupted again. There
November 6th, 2016
Sun. 6th, 05:47 AM - 911 phone outage

The Hood River County 911 center is experiencing a phone service outage, including 911 and

October 6th, 2016
Heroin Dealer Arrested on Post Canyon Drive (Photo)
Mid Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force (MINT) conducted an investigation into the illegal
September 22nd, 2016
Pedestrian Killed By Vehicle on Barrett Drive
HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- On September 20, 2016, at 2:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Barrett
September 9th, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested for Off-Duty Conduct
On September 9, 2016, Marc Smith, a Deputy with the Hood River County Sheriff's Office, was
August 23rd, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Increases Traffic Patrols
HOOD RIVER, ORE - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office will be increasing patrols for driving
August 3rd, 2016
Hiker Dies After Fall on the Eagle Creek Trail
CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON - At 5:42 p.m., the Hood River County Sheriff's Office received a call of
July 22nd, 2016
Bodies of Two Missing Kentucky Men Located in Mt. Hood National Forest (Photo)
Parkdale, Ore. -- On July 21, 2016, just prior to 7 p.m., the Hood River County Sheriff's Office
July 1st, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Increases Patrols for Holiday Weekend
HOOD RIVER, ORE - The Hood River County Sheriff's Office will be increasing patrols for impaired
May 23rd, 2016
Increased Patrols for Memorial Weekend
The Hood River County Sheriff's Office will increase traffic patrols for the upcoming memorial
May 12th, 2016
Suspect in Custody Following Burglary Spree South of Parkdale (Photo)
PARKDALE, Ore. -- On May 10, 2016, deputies began receiving reports of burglarized homes on
May 12th, 2016
Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest and Recovery of a Stolen Vehicle (Photo)
PARKDALE, Ore. - On May 10, 2016 after 10 p.m., deputies were notified that the Washington
April 19th, 2016
For Earth Day - “The Big One, what Gorge residents need to know” this Thursday night

This Thursday, April 21 from 5:30- 8:30pm, join Hood River County Sheriff's Office,

April 9th, 2016
Sheriff Says Tourist Safety Programs Need Attention
HOOD RIVER, ORE. -- Hood River County has been the fastest growing County in the State since
April 5th, 2016
False Report Leads to Closure of Indian Creek Sexual Assault Investigation
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - On 03/30/2016 at about 10:00 a.m. a female juvenile student at Hood River
March 30th, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Investigating a Sexual Assault on Indian Creek Trail
HOOD RIVER, ORE - On 03/30/2016 at about 10:00am a female juvenile student at Hood River Valley
March 30th, 2016
The Big One—what Gorge residents need to know about Cascadia subduction earthquake, Thurs. April
In honor of Earth Day, CGCC and Hood River County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management
March 10th, 2016
Public safety radio improvements get federal support. Next step: neighborhood meeting

Neighborhood meeting Tues. March 15 at 7 p.m., County Administration building

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