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September Home and Garden: I have opinions. It’s part of the job.
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September Home and Garden: I have opinions. It’s part of the job.

  • ASHLEY NEFF, Neff Designs
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Free from our Home and Garden publication: After years of designing homes, I’ve learned to trust my instincts. I can usually tell when a room feels off, when a layout isn’t going to function well, or when an idea that sounds great in theory might not be quite as great once we put it on paper.

Your Voice: July 29, 2026
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Your Voice: July 29, 2026

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The opinions expressed are “your voice,” and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers.

Duckwall sends Solis to OBA Business Week
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Duckwall sends Solis to OBA Business Week

  • By Aziza Cooper-Hovland Columbia Gorge News
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HOOD RIVER — Yadira Solis, incoming junior at Hood River Valley High School, was awarded Duckwall Fruit’s scholarship to attend The Oregon Business Academy’s (OBA) Business Week this June. Solis is interested in pursuing business in college, so this was the perfect opportunity to get a better sense of what the degree entails.

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Education Corner: ‘Magic 4’ for lifelong learning

  • By Scott Smith Doctor of Education
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These four daily tasks for kids: Read something, write something, do some math, and tell you about something. You can hold them accountable by asking if they did their “Magic 4.”

Port of HR hires new Finance Director
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Port of HR hires new Finance Director

  • By the Port of Hood River, For Columbia Gorge News

HOOD RIVER — The Port of Hood River has hired Debbie Smith-Wagar, CPA, as its new finance director to replace Fred Kowell, who retired in Dece…