Commissioners press for clearer plan as NORCOR faces steep budget shortfall

Hood River County commissioners heard that NORCOR is facing a severe funding gap—after a $1 million balance in 2023–24 the facility could have as little as $40,000 by July 2025—and discussed options including a permanent tax rate, downsizing, or operational changes but voiced reservations about asking voters for a long‑term levy without clearer service descriptions.