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Oregon’s largest school districts warn proposed budget cuts will harm children

Scappoose Fire District Chief Jeff Pricher stands in the bay of the fire station on Highway 30.

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 ...

A rendering of the design for the new St. Helens police station.

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 ...

Business

Former OHSU Big Pharma critic picked by RFK Jr.

Five years ago, working in Portland, Dr. Vinay Prasad was throwing stones from the side of the road. ...

A photo of St. Helens High School.

Public Safety

Abuse charges against former St. Helens teacher Mark Collins downgraded

The sexual abuse charges levied against a retired St. Helens High School teacher have been downgraded from felonies ...

Public Safety

Vernonia man dies in three-car crash on Highway 26

A Vernonia man died in a head-on crash on Highway 26 caused by unsafe passing and speeding.

Public Safety

Clatskanie man dead after head-on crash on Highway 30

A Clatskanie man was killed Saturday, April 26, in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30 in Columbia County. ...

Government

Oregon Department of Justice asked to evaluate allegations against St. Helens mayor, former police chief

The Oregon Department of Justice is evaluating allegations of criminal activity by St. Helens Mayor Jennifer Massey and ...

Lifestyles

Summer on your mind? Here’s how to keep your dog safe from deadly algae in Oregon.

There’s nothing like an Oregon summer, but taking a dive into the cool, refreshing waters of the state’s ...

Public Safety

St. Helens man arrested for child pornography possession worked with special needs students

A St. Helens man who was indicted on 20 counts of first-degree encouragement of child sexual abuse was ...

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