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Obituary: Debra Packer
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Obituary: Debra Packer

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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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Common mistakes made by grandparents

  • By Scott McKay
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When my son, Andrew, passed 40, we accepted the fact that he would not have any children. They were happy and focused on their careers — and having children is expensive!

Obituary: Steven Zorza
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Obituary: Steven Zorza

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Steven Joel “Steve” Zorza passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Steve was born on Jan. 7, 1949, in Marquette, Michigan.…

New CASAs sworn in
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New CASAs sworn in

  • Staff report Columbia Gorge News
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THE DALLES — Six new Columbia Gorge CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) were sworn in by Judge Marion Weatherford in The Dalles on June 25: Tony Ackerman, Sara Crook, Kristin Daly, Alison Knivila, Dan McNertheny, and Steve Schmidt.

Obituary: Bessie Oneal
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Obituary: Bessie Oneal

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Bessie Ellen Oneal, born Bessie Ellen Nickols, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon, at the age of 87. Bessie was b…