Jan 21, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Jordan Center re-opens after renovations
Peer drop-in center operated by CCMH gets deep clean, new paint, appliances, furniture
Jan 18, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Isaac VanHook named Elks Teen of the Month for December
'Isaac is the ASB president and has done a tremendous job of organizing events and helping to make this school year a truly memorable one'
Jan 17, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Rising rates of STDs prompts regional project
Columbia, Tillamook and Clatsop counties collaborate to decrease STD cases
Jan 09, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Scappoose paramedics terminated amid contract negotiations
Two paramedics laid off by new fire chief, positions to be replaced by firefighter-EMTs
Columbia County Spotlight
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Guns, wildfires and homelessness loom as Oregon lawmakers gather
South County Spotlight - NewsFebruary's 35-day legislative sprint could complete unfinished business or pass new laws on key issues. -
Oregon public records council shores up support for independence
South County Spotlight - NewsMembers say amendments drafted by League of Oregon Cities' lobbyist could 'torpedo' proposals. -
December unemployment rate lowest since 1976
South County Spotlight - NewsFewer Oregonians are unemployed now than at any point in the past 44 years, with labor market tightening. -
Oregon Supreme Court ruling could alter energy projects
Portland Tribune - NewsJustices allowed energy siting rules that conservation groups say hurt public involvement and will greenlight… -
Oregon AG joins lawsuit to block food stamp changes
Portland Tribune - NewsFederal program helps feed about 586,000 people in Oregon, but about 21,800 could lose benefits under Trump… -
Reps. Bonamici, DeFazio release statement on refugee camp…
South County Spotlight - NewsU.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Oregon's 1st congressional district representative, which includes Columbia… -
Gresham-based farm advocate to represent state at convention
Gresham Outlook - NewsAngi Bailey of Verna Jean Nursery elected to leadership role in Oregon Farm Bureau -
Swedish history comes to St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsProminent basket-maker focus of upcoming event held in conjunction with ongoing exhibit -
County settles for $45K in code enforcement lawsuit
South County Spotlight - NewsFormer Code Enforcement Officer Robert Crain coerced cheap sale of Warren property, plaintiff alleged -
SNAP recipients could lose benefits
South County Spotlight - NewsColumbia one of 25 Oregon counties set to lose waiver for food assistance in April -
Veteran volunteer opportunity comes to Columbia County
South County Spotlight - NewsState program piloted in three counties last year, now expanding and hosting training -
Millard and Bennett highway intersections to be revamped
South County Spotlight - NewsODOT project will eliminate left turns from Bennett, add stoplight at Millard -
Oregon Republicans take wary peek at new carbon reduction plans
Portland Tribune - NewsSome lawmakers urge incentives instead of big steps limiting greenhouse gas emissions to avoid repeat of… -
Spotlight brief: St. Helens government IT infrastructure fails
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens government suffers IT meltdown, not expected to be online till next week -
Scappoose fire board rolls back chief's terminations, talks…
South County Spotlight - NewsScappoose Fire District union reps turn out for joint meeting after Chief Hoke fires 2 paramedics -
St. Helens takes stock and eyes future of city, schools
South County Spotlight - NewsHighway 30 shooting, $63 million high school bond, school services and more discussed at meeting -
'Out of the Frying Pan'
South County Spotlight - NewsScappoose Theater gets serious about production of screwball comedy, performances Jan. 23-25 -
Judge's ruling puts carbon-reduction initiatives back on track
Portland Tribune - NewsDecision overturns secretary of state action and means proposed ballot measures do not violate Oregon's… -
Oregon lawmakers unholster new gun-safety proposal
Portland Tribune - NewsProponents say measure could reduce gun deaths and injuries, but opponents dislike one-size-fits-all approach. -
New Oregon task force examines overlooked issue of labor…
Portland Tribune - NewsAwareness of sex trafficking has risen while labor trafficking crimes have gone unprosecuted. The attorney… -
Les AuCoin hopes memoir inspires, removes 'shackles'
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsFormer congressman who led the way for Democrats to win in Washington County writes about joy and pain in a… -
Documents show Oregon judges' struggle with ICE courthouse…
Portland Tribune - NewsNewly disclosed records highlight attempts to curb immigration action that increased tensions with federal… -
Cyber attack halts training for thousands of Oregon state…
Portland Tribune - NewsChristmas Day attack on the state's iLearn web program left thousands unable to access mandatory training. -
Lawmakers try to rebuild greenhouse gas proposal
Portland Tribune - NewsNew plan headed to February session hinges on system of emission allowances that can be bought and sold. -
Bus fares to be reduced effective March 1
South County Spotlight - NewsCost to riders will be cut in half on some routes, services throughout county also reduced -
Port purchase for wetland mitigation could be beginning of costs
South County Spotlight - NewsLand cost $452,500, but establishing mitigation bank could add millions to cost -
Scappoose survey results are in
South County Spotlight - NewsAnnual survey results released ahead of yearly town meeting scheduled for Feb. 8 -
Creosote cleanup moves forward in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsPort beginning feasibility study after 20-year investigation into extent of contamination -
Candlelight vigil to be held Friday evening for Allyson Watterson
Hillsboro Tribune - NewsSearchers continue to look for the missing Hillsboro woman in the rural North Plains area. -
Wyden talks, listens to constituents in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Oregon senator hosted a town hall to discuss drug pricing, impeachment, election interference -
Scappoose animal rescuer reacts as Australian bushfires rage
South County Spotlight - NewsBushfires consume 17.9 million acres, destroying large swaths of habitat, increases threat of extinction for… -
St. Helens tourism contractor keeps job, for now
South County Spotlight - NewsRow between mayor, councilor erupts over absence of competition for the contract; contractor seeks ofice… -
Learn the state of St. Helens city, school services
South County Spotlight - NewsCity, district residents have opportunity to discuss future direction with elected, appointed leaders -
Nonprofits, state office try to reverse civics education decline
Portland Tribune - NewsLegislative attempts to mandate social studies in Oregon classrooms flop . Secretary of state's office shifts… -
Deputy Secretary of State Vial resigns
Portland Tribune - NewsHe has been floated as a possible Republican candidate for secretary of state. -
Bonamici in majority on House vote to require congressional OK…
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsFour Oregon Democrats vote yes, lone Republican no, on largely party-line vote. Senate, with a Republican…
Regional News
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Activists say beloved Portland tree doomed by development
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Man with gun threatens food cart worker, police say
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CCSO: Damascus bookkeeper embezzles $500,000 from nursery
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Jeremy Christian's defense could surprise in TriMet killings case
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PPB: 438% rise in theft of catalytic converters in Portland
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Oregon Supreme Court ruling could alter energy projects
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Portland's African American paper shifts to digital
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A Gresham bank worker gave a man $20. Then she was fired
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Kotek: Expand tolls plan to I-205, I-5 at Wilsonville
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Oregon AG joins lawsuit to block food stamp changes
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Rukaiyah Adams ties King's legacy to Albina vision
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Fire district: Beaverton High School blaze caused by failing refrigerator
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Oregon Republicans take wary peek at new carbon reduction plans
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Shirley's Tippy Canoe destroyed in Friday morning blaze
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Gresham-based farm advocate to represent state at convention
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I-5 Rose Quarter project cost balloons to near $795 million
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Horner takes helm at key Portland housing nonprofit
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Oregon lawmakers unholster new gun-safety proposal
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A TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
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Portrait of service
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Covert missions in Laos lead to postwar problems
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Club officer in charge of morale, not morals
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What was it like to be at Omaha Beach on D-Day?
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Molalla man has spent nearly 40 years helping soldiers
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Navy provides fulfilling 23-year career for Warren woman
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Wilsonville veteran participates in night raids over Japan
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Loop discovers all he needs in a 'big book'
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Army Ranger hit with shrapnel that felt like 'bad bee sting'
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Only a stroke could ground this fighter pilot
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Exploring the world through military service
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Stake out a spot to watch Veterans Day parade
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Father inspired Estacada resident toward lifetime of service
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Service and sacrifice of veterans goes beyond the battlefield
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Beaverton vet heads up active support organization
Portland Tribune - Features
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