Welcome, friends.

Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. CCC News’ primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in!

All tagged haven from domestic and sexual violence

Aug 22

Aug 22 Tara Koch plea hearing rescheduled due to lack of attorney

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

No plea occurred at the Tara Koch plea hearing proceedings which took place today, August 22nd, 2022, at 9:58 a.m. due to a lack of an available public defender.

Jul 11

Jul 11 HAVEN releases official statement about former Director charged with theft of more than $96,000

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles, Hood River County

HAVEN from Domestic and Sexual Violence, in The Dalles released an official statement today about the secret indictment of former HAVEN Executive Director, Tara Koch. Koch was arrested Thursday, July 7th, 2022 in Washington County on 26 counts including theft, identity theft and forgery. HAVEN alleges that Koch stole more than $96,200* from HAVEN. Koch will be tried in Wasco County on all 26 charges.