Public Safety
St. Helens police officer Matthew Smith chosen as next city police chief
The city of St. Helens has a new police chief.
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Scappoose awarded for new biosolids dryer that turns waste into fertilizer
A new initiative to turn Scappoose’s waste into usable fertilizer has received a statewide accolade. The League of…
Climate
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon
The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…
Business
Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…
Government
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…
Food and Drink
Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn
More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional…
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…