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St. Helens native injured in Coeur d’Alene firefighter ambush in ‘stable condition’
The St. Helens native who was among three firefighters shot in an ambush attack in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,…
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Lifestyles
Look up! Oregon National Guard fighter pilots to fly over Clatskanie on Independence Day
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It really is a plane! Pilots with the 142nd Wing of the…
Lifestyles
Beware the weed that killed Socrates — Poison hemlock creeps back into Columbia County parks
An invasive, noxious weed is once again sprouting in Columbia County. The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council warned Columbia…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…