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🌱 Search continues for Hood River man after kayak found adrift

Hood River, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Hood River? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Search continues for Hood River man after kayak found adrift
  • Why Hood River ranks among the Northwest’s most neighborly towns
  • Hood River farmers: Are you eligible for new federal disaster loans?

Also on today's calendar: Local Legends: Hood River History Talks at the Lightwell Hotel: Lorraine Carlstrom and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
  • Monday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hood River Man still Missing After Kayak Found Adrift With Motor Running (columbiacommunityconnection.com) — A Hood River man is still missing and presumed drowned after his motorized fishing kayak was found drifting near the confluence of the Hood and Columbia rivers Thursday afternoon. Local marine patrol, aircraft, tribal police and Hood River Police joined the search, which has now shifted to a recovery effort. Authorities have not yet determined how he became separated from the kayak.
   

2. 8 Most Neighborly Towns In The Pacific Northwest (worldatlas.com) — Hood River gets singled out as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most neighborly towns, thanks to its bustling farmers markets, historic Carnegie library gardens, and active arts and history museums. The piece also spotlights the waterfront, where the Port of Hood River maintains popular windsurfing, kayaking, and kiteboarding spots. It’s essentially a love letter to the town’s community-driven amenities and outdoor culture.
   

3. Farmers Across Oregon, Washington & California Are Eligible For Federal Emergency Assistance Following Flooding, Wildfires (pnwag.net) — Hood River County farmers and ranchers are now eligible for low-interest federal emergency loans after March storms and flooding, alongside producers in several other Oregon and Washington counties. Additional disaster designations for wildfire-hit areas may also benefit neighboring counties. Local producers should contact their USDA Farm Service Agency office soon, as application deadlines fall in December and next May.
   

4. Wyden raises concerns after AI company films near tram (koin.com) — A tech firm with an office in Hood River, Sightline Intelligence, is under scrutiny from Senator Ron Wyden after it used aerial footage near OHSU’s Portland tram in a marketing video, raising privacy concerns. The company says the 2014 footage never trained its AI, has been deleted, and that its products don’t use facial recognition. Wyden says he’ll keep monitoring to protect Oregonians’ privacy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ISO/FOUND ONE THANKS!
    We need to borrow a med/large dog crate for a crate trained puppy we are going to foster. We’ve never needed one with our pups but I guess it’s what… (Nextdoor Hood River East)
  • I am looking for a handyman to unclog an area near my sprinkler before I winterize.
    May also need someone to take a look at my garbage disposal. Any recommendations, or anyone interested? Thanks! (Nextdoor Sieverkropp/Eliot Park)
  • Heico posted a job opening for Lamination Production Technician in Hood River. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Hood River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hood River here.

Ok Hood River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hood River

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.