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City saves baby raccoon

By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jul 21, 2026

THE DALLES — The Dalles workers saved an orphaned baby raccoon a few days ago, after a local found the tiny animal clinging to its deceased mother.

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Columbia Gorge CASA renews commitment to Wasco County amid growing need for child advocates

Columbia Gorge CASA media release
Updated Jul 13, 2026

Free news: As the number of children entering foster care continues to rise in Wasco County, Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is expanding its local presence through a new satellite office in The Dalles and the addition of seven newly trained volunteer advocates.

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Books for Kids gets independent nonprofit status

By Trisha Walker
Jun 23, 2026

By Trisha Walker

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Big River CLT celebrates first home

Staff report
May 5, 2026

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Big River Community Land Trust celebrates first home in Hood River

Staff report Columbia Gorge News
Updated Apr 29, 2026

Free news: Big River Community Land Trust (Big River CLT) celebrated a major milestone on April 24 with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first completed home on Tucker Road.

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CASA announces new volunteers

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) media release
Updated Apr 17, 2026

Free news: Five new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) were sworn in by Judge John Wolf at the Wasco County Circuit Court to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

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Hotel appeal withdrawn ahead of April 13 Hood River City Council meeting

By Trisha Walker Columbia Gorge News
Updated Apr 15, 2026

Line 29 Architecture has withdrawn its appeal of a proposed downtown hotel.

Regional Leaders Host 'Journey to the Stars' Conference for Early Childhood Professionals

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Regional Leaders Host 'Journey to the Stars' Conference for Early Childhood Professionals

Columbia Gorge STEM Hub / Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub media release
Updated Mar 24, 2026

Free news: The conference will be held at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Drive, The Dalles, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18.

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Obituary: Debra Packer

Updated Feb 26, 2026

Debra Lynne Packer, 67, of Goldendale, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

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Hood River County School District: Kindergarten and new student enrollment is open for 2026-27 school year

By Stephanie Hoppe, HRCSD
Updated Jan 27, 2026

Free news: Hood River County School District (HRCSD) is enrolling kindergarten and new students for the 2026-27 school year. Families with children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 are eligible to enroll their children at their neighborhood school within HRCSD.

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City saves baby raccoon

Columbia Gorge CASA renews commitment to Wasco County amid growing need for child advocates

Books for Kids gets independent nonprofit status

Big River CLT celebrates first home

Big River Community Land Trust celebrates first home in Hood River

CASA announces new volunteers

Hotel appeal withdrawn ahead of April 13 Hood River City Council meeting

Regional Leaders Host 'Journey to the Stars' Conference for Early Childhood Professionals

Obituary: Debra Packer

Hood River County School District: Kindergarten and new student enrollment is open for 2026-27 school year

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