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On Feb. 17, 2026, Hood River Capital Management LLC disclosed that it sold 1,116,598 shares of Tower Semiconductor ( ) in the fourth quarter.

What happened

According to a recent SEC filing, Hood River Capital Management LLC reduced its position in Tower Semiconductor by 1,116,598 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The quarter-end value of the stake decreased by approximately $63 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price movement. The fund held 393,992 shares after the sale, valued at $46 million.

Company overview

Company snapshot

Tower Semiconductor is a leading independent semiconductor foundry with a global footprint and a focus on analog and mixed-signal technologies. The company leverages advanced process capabilities to address complex customer requirements across multiple high-growth end markets. Its scale, specialized technology portfolio, and diversified client base position it as a key supplier in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

What this transaction means for investors

Hood River sold most of its Tower Semiconductor shares, which had a monster run last year. The stock traded at a lower valuation a year ago but has been re-rated for the growth opportunity in the company’s silicon germanium and silicon photonics advanced platforms.

Tower posted solid financial results last year, driven by strong demand for its power management and image-sensing products. But the market is assigning a much higher valuation to the stock than it was a year ago. Hood River likes to buy stocks of companies with above-average earnings growth prospects and attractive valuations.

Tower is well-positioned for long-term growth, serving an increasingly valuable role in supply key technologies for physical artificial intelligence (AI) products. But there could be more attractively priced growth stocks that Hood River likes right now.

From Visit Hood River:By Katie Kadlub

Hood River, Ore., March 10, 2026 — Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now in its fifth year, the annual program supports businesses and fosters community economic vitality throughout the greater Hood River area. This year’s program will award up to $40,000 in matching funds. The grant application process opens on March 16, and applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 30.

As stewards of community resources, Visit Hood River is dedicated to fostering economic vitality and responsible destination development in collaboration with local leaders. The program, entrusted with public and private funds, is committed to executing initiatives sustaining a thriving economy for Hood River’s businesses, residents, and visitors. Each project requires its own application, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet the matching funding requirements.

“Offering the Community Investment Matching Grant Program for a fifth year truly underscores how much these projects enhance, promote, and sustain Hood River as a vibrant destination,” said Katie Kadlub, CEO of Visit Hood River. “The program fuels community growth and reinvestment by supporting projects that bring new events, programs, and initiatives to life, and we’re proud to provide this opportunity every year to help our community shine.”

Since its inception in 2022, the program has awarded 19 matching grants totaling almost $105,000 to 14 businesses and organizations throughout Hood River County. Examples include support for a non-profit focused on watersports activities and water safety, outdoor art gallery installations, mountain biking and recreation trail restoration, and assistance in developing collateral and online advertising for lodging properties to boost mid-week visitation.

The Visit Hood River Community Investment Matching Grant Program application and guidelines are available in English and Spanish on the Visit Hood River website.

English version available HERE.

Spanish version available HERE.

About Visit Hood River:

Located at the crossroads of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and the magnificent Cascade Range and just an hour from Portland, Hood River offers outdoor recreation, dramatic vistas, historic landmarks, bountiful fruit, and fantastic food, wine, beer, and cider. With accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to historic B&Bs, Hood River is a four-season destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, weddings, corporate events, and more. A perennial favorite among travel tastemakers, the destination was most recently named a 2025 Sunset Travel Awards “Top Tastings” winner, following honors as a Best Adventure & Explorations Town (2023) and Nature Lovers Destination (2022) by Sunset. It was also recognized as a Top 10 Wine Destination by Wine Enthusiast (2017) and Best Adventure Town in the West by Sunset (2015). Visit Hood River supports economic development, community development, and destination marketing for Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Odell, Parkdale, Pine Grove, and Mount Hood. For more information, call 800-366-3530 or visit visithoodriver.com.

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From The City of Hood River:

By Jackie Vanderpuye

Hood River, Ore., Feb. 19, 2026 — Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Michael (Josh) Rogers as its new Fire Chief. The search was initiated when Chief Leonard Damian announced his retirement after more than nine years with the City of Hood River Fire Department.

Rogers brings proven leadership experience and a deep understanding of EMS and fire operations to his new position. He began his fire service career as a firefighter/paramedic in Hapeville, Georgia, and later continued his career with the City of Dallas, Oregon, where he has served since 2022. In both departments, he progressed through increasing levels of responsibility, including the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Shift Commander, and most recently, serving as the Deputy Fire Chief in the City of Dallas. His experience with establishing procedures, mentorship and training, budget reviews, working with healthcare partners, and emergency management position him well to lead the City of Hood River Fire Department.

Rogers was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where growing up in a large, dynamic city shaped his appreciation for community, teamwork, and public service. He spent much of his early career in Atlanta, where he met his wife, Andrea, and the two lived for a decade before relocating to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to her family. While the move marked a significant change, Rogers has embraced the region and now proudly calls the Pacific Northwest home. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, visiting the coast, and following his favorite sports team, the Atlanta Braves.

“Our City is fortunate to welcome a dedicated and experienced fire service leader,” said City Manager Abigail Elder. “Josh understands the challenges and strengths of a modern fire and EMS agency and brings a collaborative approach to serving our community. We look forward to his work with City staff, local area fire departments, and regional partners as we continue our commitment to high-quality emergency fire and medical services.”

Rogers received his Bachelors of Science in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama, holds a Pro Board accredited Fire Officer IV certification, and earned his Executive Fire Officer certificate from the National Fire Academy.

The City of Hood River’s mission is to provide essential services at the lowest possible cost to continually enhance the quality of life in Hood River. The City of Hood River incorporated in 1895, is located at the confluence of the Hood River and the Columbia River, about 30 miles north of Mt. Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak. It is 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon’s largest city. Total area of the City is 3.4 square miles, with a year-round population of 8,000.

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is currently hosting “Black Infinity House,” a free, immersive art exhibit on display for Black History Month until March 29.

The exhibit is arranged into three spaces — an artist’s studio, a living room and a porch — that visitors walk through to experience art made by more than 30 Black Oregon artists whose work spans different genres and generations.

It includes fabric art illustrating the timeless landscape of the Columbia Gorge; painted portraits of Black, tattooed youth; a series of works made by burning designs and illustrations onto wooden canvases painted with imagery of snakes, skulls, hair and hands; handmade beaded jewelry.

August Oaks, a Hood River designer and producer is the curator of “Black Infinity House,” which he created to celebrate the expansiveness of Black identity. Oaks is also a member of Black in the Gorge, a grassroots organization that started five years ago in Hood River to ease the isolation Black, biracial and multiracial youth and adults can feel living in the Gorge.

From organizing the first Juneteenth celebration in Hood River in 2023 to its Black History Month events this year, the group has been expanding its programs and its profile within the communities it serves.

Oaks and Black in the Gorge co-founders Evelyn Charity and Stephanie Harris, whose jewelry is featured in the exhibit, join us for more details.

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