🌱 How new USDA funding could help Hood River’s small businesses grow

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:

• How new USDA funding could help Hood River’s small businesses grow

Also on today's calendar: Annual Last Chance Holiday Craft Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
• Saturday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USDA Invests in Seven Projects to Boost Rural Oregon Agriculture and Business (gorgenewscenter.com) — New USDA grants will help boost small and emerging businesses across rural Oregon, including support for entrepreneurs in Hood River County through Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. Local businesses can expect expanded technical assistance, networking, and better access to funding and mentors as part of a broader $532,000 statewide investment in rural economic growth.
   

📸 Around Hood River

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hood River

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Yoga | Hood River — One Community Health
  One Community Health - Hood River, 849 Pacific Ave, Hood River
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Annual Last Chance Holiday Craft Show
  Hood River County Fairgrounds , 3020 Wyeast Rd , Hood River
  10:00 am
• The History Museum of HR County’s Holiday Open House
  The History Museum of Hood River County , 300 E Port Marina Dr , Hood River
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Hood River Farmers Market
  Ferment Brewing Company , 403 Portway Ave , Hood River
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• “Spill The Tea” Museum Book Club
  The History Museum of Hood River County , 300 E Port Marina Dr , Hood River
  3:00 pm
• Strength Training | The Dalles — One Community Health
  One Community Health - Hood River , 849 Pacific Ave , Hood River
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• FIELD TRIP: Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
  Columbia Center For the Arts , 215 Cascade Ave , Hood River
  10:00 am
• EVIL DEAD: The Musical
  Columbia Center For the Arts , 215 Cascade Ave , Hood River
  7:00 pm
• Home Alone Movie Night
  Hood River Middle School , 1602 May St , Hood River
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Open House at the History Museum
  The History Museum of Hood River County , 300 E Port Marina Dr , Hood River
  2:00 pm
• Bodhi Mojo w/ Eel Sallad
  The Ruins , 13 Railroad Street , Hood River
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Henry Shifter Music — Phelps Creek Vineyards
  Phelps Creek Tasting Room , 301 Country Club Rd , Hood River
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Neighbors!
  My teen daughter dislocated her patella, and we are looking for a stationary bike so she can do her physical therapy exercises. We will probably only… (Nextdoor Hood River East)
• 💇🏼‍♀️ 💇🏼‍♀️ 💇🏼‍♀️ Hi, neighbors!
  I just moved here and would love any advice on a salon that will color/bleach hair that isn’t crazy expensive. I was spoiled by the Aveda School in… (Nextdoor Sieverkropp/Eliot Park)

• Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hood River. Apply here.
• Washington Federal posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Hood River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hood River here.

🗞 Nearby News

The Dalles

• Congressman Bentz's Bill to Expand the City of The Dalles Water Passed in U.S. House of Representatives (gorgenewscenter.com)
• Columbia River navigators grow worried as under-river power line project charges ahead (columbian.com)
• Democratic primary heats up for one of Oregon's few truly competitive House seats (gorgenewscenter.com)

Sandy

• Bulletin Board: Dec. 10, 2025 (sandypost.com)
• 40 Chicly Chaotic Gifts for the Messy Girl in Your Life (byrdie.com)

Troutdale

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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