r/hoodriver

Hood River by Travel & Leisure

Hi Everyone!

My family and I will be moving to Hood River in about a week or so (my partners family lives there) and I was hoping to get in contact with anyone/company that may need any help.

I've worked in both the food idustry and hospitality business for over 15+ years ranging from restaurant settings, food trucks, festivals, big city events, weddings, catering, private parties and cooperate events. I also have experience with store demos, brand ambassador work, inventories, merchandising. Im kind of a "Jill of All Trades" lol.

I'm super resourceful and have done some research on my own but haven't had much luck yet. Before I start searching for local catering companies or venues and calling or emailing them directly, I wanted to see if there were any lovely local residents here that may have any suggestions.

Appreciate everyone's time and input- thank you in advance!

This isn't a controversial take but the level of racism in this city is overwhelming at time. There is a casualness the way people will talk about how we need Hispanic workers because they will do work white people won't do. I hear this kind of sentiment really commonly, where Hispanic people are welcome here mainly because they will do shitty dangerous labor in the orchards. Child labor is so common here it's actually insane. So many students will work in orchards over the summer way younger then can be legal. And holy shit the way people talk about ICE and they way so many small business owners have held calling immigration over the heads of there workers, even before Trump.

I mean jesus christ there are confederates that just wander around unchallenged. Why are people so ok with this? Why does it feel like there is so little stigma around being a white supremacist here?

Hi,

I have a trip planned to the Hood River area arriving in 3 weeks on September 2. I'll be staying at the Best Western Hood River and in Carson WA. I hear the wildfires are currently a problem. I had planned on doing some hiking, some wineries, and the fruit loop and maybe some white water rafting. My question is, is this trip doable with the current weather? Or should I cancel these plans? Not sure if it's just smoky everywhere and outdoor activities and hiking are not possible? Any advice would really be appreciated.

Talking to a couple who recently built a house in Hood River and was shocked to learn that part of their 90k permit cost was a 5k fee for low income housing. Could it be any more expensive to build here?

Is it possible to find a venue in Hood River to host 35-40 people and keep the price below $2500? Ideally they have food and drinks so we do not have to find a caterer. Reached out to several places already and the actual venue fee might be relatively low all the pricing for food, drinks, etc really adds up fast and goes above the budget.