Letter to the editor: Great direction Feb 25, 2016 Feb 25, 2016 Updated Aug 27, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link To the editor:Great ‘up tempo’ direction The Chronicle is taking since Frank Perea has become publisher.The Feb. 17th edition with front and aback pages totally covered by, and for, our children and families.“It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”Where there is a lack of kindness (love) children tend to “hold onto life a little loosely,” venturing outside the guidelines of healthy choices.Larry BakkenWishram Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Chronicle Editor Publisher Publishing Frank Perea Larry Bakken Page Lack More from this section Your Voice: June 10, 2026 Your Voice: June 17, 2026 Top Jobs CGCC is Hiring! Postsecondary Pathways Advisor (Lyle, Wishram, Klickitat) Special Education Teacher (2026-27 SY) Thearpeutic Program Tasting Room Associate @ Hood River Distillers MARKETING ASSISTANT – PT, Hood River Distillers View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesOregon updates Waterway Access Permit, includes SUPs, hardshell kayaks, packrafts and rafts10 Places With Cheap (or Free) Father’s Day DealsEngineers consider construction challenges with the Hood River Bridge replacement projectBlevins gets 23 years for sex offensesDeaths & Services: June 17, 2026Obituary: Douglas FrameObituary: Anne SuttonObituary: Dorothy SatoMosier seeing double with new rail siding underwayObituary: Ray Klebba Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Latest News The Gorge celebrates Juneteenth Columbia Gorge Community College board hears audit update Public asked to weigh in on future of Port of Hood River property Lunch is served! Free summer meals available for all children in Hood River County Amateur Radio Field Day: Family-friendly, fun-filled community event June 27 NWCPUD: Notice of Possible Quorum Survey shows that Gorge-wide food insecurity worsened over past decade, especially among SNAP users MCEDD Offers Flexible Loan Funds for Workforce Housing
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