By RAELYNN RICARTE

By RAELYNN RICARTE

Another voice

A Hood River orchardist will soon be voicing the concerns of Northwest farmers at the top levels of government.

Northern neighbors set an example

A heavy regulatory burden is crippling the state's economy, three private business operators told Oregon senators at a Hood River hearing on Dec. 21

In what she termed an "agonizing decision," orchardist Camille Hukari ordered eight acres of Anjou pear trees to be uprooted on Thursday.

Camille Hukari was beside herself on Oct. 5.