Have you ever wondered what makes Oregon such a special place to live? Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, October 12th at 5:30 pm with guest speaker Greg Holmes on Oregon’s unique land use planning system and how it works to preserve wild places and farmland, foster livable cities and rural areas, and prevent urban sprawl.

Jackie was born and raised in San Francisco and first moved to Oregon to attend university in Ashland. Since graduating, she has lived, studied, and worked in Chile, New Mexico, Oakland, and finally, Hood River, where she and her family have chosen to establish roots and build a life.

It may be near the end of the road for Deetour, Apollo Land Holdings LLC's controversial concert venue proposal in quiet rural Dee. Oregon's Land Use Board of Appeals rejected Hood River County's fourth permit extension for the project.

Thrive is gearing up for our 6th annual H is for Harvest Fundraiser and we are excited to take the event online! This year will include a virtual auction AND live streamed event celebrating the Hood River Valley and featuring music from your favorite local artists to support our mission of protecting livability, agriculture, and wild places.

Thrive believes that everyone deserves safe places to bike and play. Thanks to the generosity of the community, including everyone who purchased raffle tickets, we are giving out another 6 kids bikes this summer in partnership with Latinos en Acción!