Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers director fired, admits theft

Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers director fired, admits theft

Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers has fired longtime executive director Mike Doke for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars over multiple years.The total amount has not been determined, yet, said Leslie Tamura, chair of the group’s board of directors. She has turned information over to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.“We want to express how devastated we are to share this news,” Tamura said in a news release.When reached by Good Frui…