News & Alerts

REMINDER: Overnight Bridge Closures – August 13–15, 2025

The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be closed to all traffic nightly from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., August 13 through August 15, 2025.

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Waterfront Events this Weekend- August 9 & 10

Issued: August 6, 2025

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Summer 2025 Newsletter

A note from the Port Commission President Kristi Chapman

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Waterfront Events this Weekend- August 2 & 3

Issued: July 31, 2025

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BRIDGE CLOSURE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 11 AM TO 1 PM

Hood River, Ore. (July 30, 2025) - The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be fully closed to all traffic on Friday, August 1, 2025, from…

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Scheduled Nighttime Bridge Closures | August 13–15

Hood River, Ore. (July 25, 2025) - The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be closed to all traffic nightly from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m…

Call for applications to the Board of Directors: Port of Hood River Foundation

HOOD RIVER, OR. (July 23, 2025) – The Port of Hood River Foundation is seeking dedicated community leaders to join the Board of the newly formed…

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Friday- Gorge Downwind Champs Race- finish at the Waterfront Park

Hello Waterfront Folks,

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Bridge Inspection Work to Begin Soon

Hood River, Ore. (July 16, 2025) – Engineering crews will be conducting a coating condition assessment of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate…

FIREWORKS LIMIT ACCESS TO POPULAR WATERFRONT AREAS

Hood River, Ore. (June 27, 2025) – Preparations for the 4th of July fireworks show will limit access to several Port of Hood River waterfront…

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🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

UPDATE: June 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Hiring Waterfront Coordinator

Hood River, Ore. (May 29, 2025) - The Port of Hood River is seeking a motivated, community-focused professional to join us as a Waterfront…

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Shaver Barge Incident at Hood River Bridge Results in Minor Pier Damage; No Structural Concerns Identified

Issued: May 20, 2025

🚤 Heads Up, Boaters! 🚤

Hood River, Ore. (May 9, 2025) - Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Marina Boat Ramp will be busy this Saturday due to increased activity…

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Welding Work Wraps Early!

Hood River, Ore. (April 29, 2025) – The Port of Hood River is pleased to announce that annual deck welding repairs on the Hood River-White Salmon…

Waterfront 2025– Quick Updates from the Port

April 28, 2025

REMINDER: Annual Bridge Deck Welding

Hood River, Ore. (April 16, 2025) – Single-lane closures on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will take place as crews perform annual deck…

IMPORTANT UPDATE

April 2, 2025

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MAR. 31, 2025

As part of the transition to All-Electronic Tolling, crews will install signs and barricades on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge, causing…

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ANNUAL BRIDGE DECK WELDING

Hood River, Ore. (Mar. 28, 2025) - Single-lane closures on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will take place as crews perform annual deck…

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Electronic Tolling Begins April 1

Hood River, OR (Mar. 21, 2025) – The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will transition to all-electronic tolling on April 1, 2025. As part of…

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MARCH 14, 2025

Issued: March 12, 2025

CANCELED: TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MAR. 3 AT 9AM

The traffic alert for March 3 regarding the pothole repair on the North side of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge has been canceled. Please disregard…

Upcoming Election for the Port of Hood River

HOOD RIVER, OR (February 7, 2025) – The Port of Hood River announces that three seats on its Board of Commissioners are open for election. The newly elected commissioners will serve a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029.

Port of Hood River to Implement Fully Electronic Tolling Starting April 1

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The Port of Hood River will permanently close the tollbooth on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge on…

What You Need to Know About the Toll Booth Closure

Issued January 22, 2025 - The Port of Hood River is transitioning to fully electronic tolling on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge, with…

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Winter 2024 Newsletter - Seasons of the Port

Issued on: 12/19/24 - A note from Port Commission President Kristi Chapman

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Tolling Phishing Scam Alert

Scammers are sending fake texts about unpaid tolls, asking for your financial info. The Port of Hood River does not send texts regarding unpaid tolls…

TRAFFIC ALERT: JANUARY 9, 2025 AT 9AM

Issued: January 9, 2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: JANUARY 8, 2025

JANUARY 8, 2025 AT 2:15 PM

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