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Obituary: Bob Kitch
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Obituary: Bob Kitch

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Dr. Robert (Bob) Kitch, 86, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

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Keeping your teeth healthy

  • Scott McKay
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Here’s a question. What have you been doing since you were seven, and most likely haven’t been doing properly?

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Obituary: Mary Pierce-Anderson

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Mary Patricia Pierce-Anderson was a beloved member of the community, known for her kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to h…

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Koch patients transfered to new dentist

  • Neita Cecil
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A sign on the door of Dr. Robert Benjamin “RB” Koch’s dental practice says Dr. Anthony Simon of AA Dental in The Dalles will be covering for Koch’s patients, and that Koch’s practice is closed until further notice. Koch, 58, remained jailed Friday on felony charges of strangulation and fourth-degree assault, as well as two other misdemeanor charges.

Dentist arrested on felony charges
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Dentist arrested on felony charges

  • Neita Cecil
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Longtime local dentist Dr. Robert Benjamin “RB” Koch, who agreed to suspend his practice in late November, was arrested Jan. 4 on charges of felony strangulation, fourth-degree felony assault and interfering with making a police report. It was his sixth arrest since 2014, according to local officials.

Burtons Say Goodbye
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Burtons Say Goodbye

  • Caleb Lundquist
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After 39 years of serving the Hood River community with dental work, Dr. Bruce Burton and his wife, Connie, are closing their offices and retiring.