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St. Helens native injured in Coeur d’Alene firefighter ambush
A St. Helens native is among the firefighters ambushed in a weekend attack in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. David…
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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…
Lifestyles
‘Welcome to your waterfront’: St. Helens cuts the ribbon on riverfront redevelopments
A decade of planning, visioning and building along the shore of the Columbia River finally came to fruition…
Local News
Columbia County public transit adds route linking St. Helens to Rainier, Longview
Columbia County’s public transit service will add a new route linking St. Helens to Rainier this summer. The…
Lifestyles
This app tells you where it’s safe to swim in the Columbia River
Looking to stave off the summer heat with a dip in the Columbia River? An app bolstered by…
Government
Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto
The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…