Business

Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Business

Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails

From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact   Nearly all of the men responsible…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Features

Bowling for a cause: St. Helens bowling organization raises funds for local veterans

After 16 years as the association manager for the St. Helens branch of the U.S. Bowling Congress, Rebecca…

Lifestyles

Columbia County is at risk of an emerald ash borer infestation. Here’s what you can do. 

The majority of dreaded emerald ash borers, invasive pests that feed on ash trees, emerge in July —…

Lifestyles

Health inspections: Here’s how Columbia County restaurants stacked up in June

Columbia County health inspectors took a look at local restaurants last month, and found 10 restaurants with health…

Lifestyles

Own a piece of history: Cox-Williams House for sale in St. Helens

A captivating piece of St. Helens history could be yours for about half a million dollars. The historic…

Healthcare

No Columbia County health services at immediate risk of closure in wake of Medicaid cuts

Rural hospitals across the nation are now at high risk of closure due new budget cuts to Medicaid…

Lifestyles

Thousands of bikers descend on Columbia County for the ‘ride of a lifetime’

Bright-colored spandex and Camelbak water bottles dominated along Columbia County’s main thoroughfares over the weekend as thousands of…