As Google’s water demands grow, The Dalles aims to pull more from Mount Hood forest By April Ehrlich (OPB)Jan. 15, 2026 2 p.m. Updated: Jan. 23, 2026 10:53 p.m.Google consumes about a third of the water used in The Dalles. But city officials say they’re not expanding their reservoir for the tech giant.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up