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5 hikes to try in Columbia County
Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to get outdoors and absorb some Vitamin D ...
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St. Helens school board swears in new members; releases investigative report to board
The St. Helens school board looks a little different heading into the 2025-26 school year. Three new school ...
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Former mayoral candidate Toschi sues St. Helens over unreleased report into former police chief
Attorney and former mayoral candidate Steven Toschi is suing the city of St. Helens for withholding portions of ...
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Columbia County gets grant for courthouse bell tower restoration; construction on hold
Columbia County was granted funds to restore the bell tower on the historic Columbia County Courthouse in St. ...
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‘Challenging’ times hit Columbia Pacific Food Bank amid Trump aid cuts
Months after the Trump administration cut federal support to local food banks, the Columbia Pacific Food Bank is ...
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What Oregon baseball players were picked in the 2025 MLB Draft?
Six Oregon Ducks have the opportunity to become professional baseball players following their selection in the 2025 MLB ...
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What Oregon State baseball players were drafted?
The second day of the 2025 MLB draft was a busy one for the Oregon State Beavers, with ...
Lifestyles
Columbia County is at risk of an emerald ash borer infestation. Here’s what you can do.
The majority of dreaded emerald ash borers, invasive pests that feed on ash trees, emerge in July — ...
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Health inspections: Here’s how Columbia County restaurants stacked up in June
Columbia County health inspectors took a look at local restaurants last month, and found 10 restaurants with health ...
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Own a piece of history: Cox-Williams House for sale in St. Helens
A captivating piece of St. Helens history could be yours for about half a million dollars. The historic ...
Healthcare
No Columbia County health services at immediate risk of closure in wake of Medicaid cuts
Rural hospitals across the nation are now at high risk of closure due new budget cuts to Medicaid ...
Lifestyles
Thousands of bikers descend on Columbia County for the ‘ride of a lifetime’
Bright-colored spandex and Camelbak water bottles dominated along Columbia County’s main thoroughfares over the weekend as thousands of ...
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AMONG THE SCAPPOOSE SHELVES: Movies by Moonlight in Heritage Park returns to Scappoose
Movies by Moonlight in Heritage Park has is returning to Scappoose in August. These events are a summer ...
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New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential
Bipartisan group responds to tariffs, port issues, competitiveness Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote ...
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Expect smoke Saturday: Wildfire drill planned in Scappoose this weekend.
If you see smoke east of the Scappoose Airport this Saturday, there’s no need to raise the alarm. ...
Letters To The Editor
OPINION: With federal cuts looming, now is the time for leadership
On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the federal budget reconciliation bill — H.R. 1 — into ...
Government
Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan
Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health ...
Government
Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders
Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense ...
Education
Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy
Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies ...
Crime & Justice
Columbia County man gets 14 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
A Columbia County man was sentenced to over 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts ...
Government
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill
State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising ...
Lifestyles
Learn about the local environment at these July events
Get outside and learn more about the world around you at environment-focused events this July. Formed in 1997, ...
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Injury details released for Coeur d’Alene firefighter, St. Helens native shot in ambush
The St. Helens-grown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, firefighter who was injured in an ambush attack remains in stable condition, ...
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Giddy up! Columbia County Fair and Rodeo is around the corner.
Carnival rides, fried food and furry friends will all combine at the four-day Columbia County Fair. Kicking off ...