Hood River County has started the process of evaluating its building needs in the future. County Commissioners recently approved a contract with DLR Architects to update a 2015 space needs and site evaluation report, covering the Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office, and administrative functions. County Administrator Allison Williams says they will be starting in a couple of weeks. Williams noted the current cost of new courthouses is a $1,000 a square foot, which means Hood River County may need to be creative to find a way to address its building needs.