Education
St. Helens School District considers Koreen Barreras-Brown as new superintendent
The St. Helens School District is close to hiring a new, permanent superintendent. Koreen Barreras-Brown was chosen to…
Features
Learning life lessons from the arts
(SCAPPOOSE) — Ev La Voie understands that when everyone works together, we can make something beautiful. The 18-year-old senior…
Features
A voice for others
(ST. HELENS) — Payton Mauldin will be the president one day — at least, that’s what her high school…
Government
The Scappoose Fire District is asking for a levy renewal. What does that mean for residents?
The Scappoose Fire District is asking voters to renew a five-year property tax levy they say is essential…
Public Safety
St. Helens narrows down police station sites, proposes public safety fee increase
The city has now settled on two potential sites for the police station, with one pulling ahead as…
Government
Where can I drop off my ballot in Columbia County?
Election Day is around the corner — do you know where to drop off your ballot in Columbia…
Lifestyles
Spring into summer with the St. Helens Lion Clubs at a fundraiser dinner
Kick off the summer with the St. Helens Lions Club and help support community projects at a fundraiser…
Bend
Oregon reacts as Vatican elects first American pope
The Vatican has elected the first American pope. According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been…
Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…
Lifestyles
Stomp out stigma at mental health fair in St. Helens
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and you can help stomp out stigma at the fifth annual Columbia…