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…

Local News

Expect smoke Saturday: Wildfire drill planned in Scappoose this weekend.

If you see smoke east of the Scappoose Airport this Saturday, there’s no need to raise the alarm.…

Education

Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…

Crime & Justice

Columbia County man gets 14 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor

A Columbia County man was sentenced to over 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts…

Lifestyles

Learn about the local environment at these July events 

Get outside and learn more about the world around you at environment-focused events this July. Formed in 1997,…