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Local family message service introduced

  • By Amelia Fiore Columbia Gorge News
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Free news: Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting Hub has created a free text messaging system to connect families with young children to local resources, activities, and events.

Columbia Gorge CASA's Run/Walk Returns on Oct. 3
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Columbia Gorge CASA's Run/Walk Returns on Oct. 3

  • Columbia Gorge CASA media release
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Free news: Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its third annual Fall Family Run on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River. Participants who register by Sept. 19 are guaranteed a race shirt. 

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City saves baby raccoon

  • By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
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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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CASA announces new volunteers

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) media release
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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. 

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.

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.