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FROM THE EDITOR: The Columbia County Spotlight is getting a new look
Dear readers, Our website is getting a new look. Starting May 16, 2025, the Columbia County Spotlight website ... Read more
Author: Lauren Bishop | Columbia County Spotlight
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RURAL REFLECTIONS: Belly up to the tie bar
Coffee in hand. Fire in the fireplace. Rainy day. My calm morning ritual suddenly jarring me more awake ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
OPINION: Oregon’s proposed flavored vape ban: A gift to criminals, a burden to police
Oregon state lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products statewide. While well-intended ... Read more
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RURAL REFLECTIONS: Crust of the matter
My teeth nibble at the edges of my waffle. From my childhood on, I have understood that the ... Read more
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HABITAT HAPPENINGS: Keep your digital home safe
Last month, our office received several inquiries about free roof and window installations. We were confused because Habitat ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
OPINION: Oregon’s pharmacies are in crisis. HB 3212 can help stop the bleeding
Since 1935, Beaverton Pharmacy has served as a trusted health hub in the heart of Washington County. We’re ... Read more
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RURAL REFLECTIONS: ‘Bee’ that as it may
The tree hummed. I stood beneath it while Remy looked for his favorite bathroom spot. Sometimes that takes ... Read more
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PORT NEWS AND NOTES: Scappoose Airport boosts disaster readiness
The Port of Columbia County has taken another step toward improving regional disaster preparedness by installing an emergency ... Read more