Local News
St. Helens opens applications for new police chief
As the city of St. Helens looks for a new chief to lead its police department after the…
Lifestyle
From shore to ship: Spreading Christmas cheer as a Christmas Ship captain
The best part of being in the annual Christmas Ships parade is wishing onlookers a Merry Christmas —…
News
St. Helens school district communications adviser steps down after history of embezzlement from education foundation comes out
In an effort to get a handle on messaging during the fallout of a sex abuse scandal at…
Education
Disappointment, anger continues as parents call for change at St. Helens High School
Dense fog and frozen fingers didn’t stop a group of parents from protesting outside of St. Helens High…
Business
‘The right fit for everybody’: Arcadia Paper Mills readies to revitalize former Cascades Tissue site
Despite disappointment that American Hyperion Solar, which builds solar cells, pulled out of plans to locate in St. Helens earlier…
Business
More than just rolling greens: Big plans are under way for St. Helens Golf Course
It’s set to be everything but an on-par golf course. With lofty, long-range plans, longtime Columbia County residents…
News
Water testing off Sand Island reveals no toxins thought to cause recent dog death
Somewhat of a mystery still surrounds the cause of death of a dog who reportedly ingested river water…
Local News
Dog’s death believed the result of a toxic algae bloom off Sand Island
A Scappoose woman is sounding alarm bells after her nearly 3-year-old Border Collie Jax died soon after ingesting…
Government
Oregon’s stalking law enters the modern age, thanks to push from St. Helens police sergeant
A St. Helens police sergeant found that 21st century safety needs 21st century laws, and he set out…
Lifestyle
An ornithological phenomenon: Warren resident finds fledging fame for bird videos on TikTok
You might call him the Bird Man of Warren, because Tom Myers loves birdwatching and attracting visitors to…