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5 hikes to try in Columbia County

Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to get outdoors and absorb some Vitamin D…

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St. Helens school board swears in new members; releases investigative report to board

The St. Helens school board looks a little different heading into the 2025-26 school year. Three new school…

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Former mayoral candidate Toschi sues St. Helens over unreleased report into former police chief

Attorney and former mayoral candidate Steven Toschi is suing the city of St. Helens for withholding portions of…

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Columbia County gets grant for courthouse bell tower restoration; construction on hold

Columbia County was granted funds to restore the bell tower on the historic Columbia County Courthouse in St.…

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‘Challenging’ times hit Columbia Pacific Food Bank amid Trump aid cuts

Months after the Trump administration cut federal support to local food banks, the Columbia Pacific Food Bank is…

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David Tysdal, St. Helens native injured in Coeur d’Alene firefighter ambush, released from hospital 

David Tysdal, a firefighter who was hospitalized after he was severely injured in an ambush attack in Coeur…

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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 —…

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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…

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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…