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Government
Columbia County implements furlough days to tackle funding shortages
Facing millions of dollars less in revenue for the next fiscal year, Columbia County plans to close county…
July 2, 2025
Lifestyle
Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cell phones
The executive order follows the failure to pass a similar bill during the 2025 Legislative Session and will…
July 2, 2025
Lifestyle
The spectacle that is the St. Paul Rodeo
Action inside and outside the arena draws tens of thousands to the tiny town for first day of…
July 2, 2025
Government
Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall
Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…
July 2, 2025
News
St. Helens man killed in Highway 20 crash
A St. Helens man died in a single-car crash Monday, June 30, in Deschutes County. At around 9…
July 1, 2025
News
St. Helens native injured in Coeur d’Alene firefighter ambush
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include additional information on David Tysdal’s background. A St. Helens…
July 1, 2025
Government
State funding helps put planned Amani Center expansion back on track
The Amani Center is getting a boost from state funds to help continue its mission of serving children…
July 1, 2025
Public Safety
‘More than training’: St. Helens police officer graduates from FBI National Academy
Inside St. Helens Police Sgt. José Castilleja’s office, there are two painted, cement bricks that serve as a…
July 1, 2025
Public Safety
Federal funds withheld over Oregon’s sanctuary status impact Columbia County marine patrol
Loss of federal funding to the Oregon State Marine Board because of the state’s sanctuary status will result…
July 1, 2025
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
June 30, 2025
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