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Jun 10, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Scappoose summer reading kicks off this weekend
The Scappoose Public Library's annual summer reading program kicks off with an event Saturday, June 12.
Columbia County Spotlight
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PCC won't require staff or students to have COVID-19 vaccine
South County Spotlight - NewsPortland Community College cites vaccine hesitancy and high immunization rates -
2021 My Fair Lady Court honored with a tea
South County Spotlight - NewsThe 2019 court presented the new princesses of Columbia County with their crowns and sashes. -
Road, utility extension clear major step in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThe City Council voted in favor of the west alternative, which creates five deeper blocks of development… -
Hillsboro native honored as 'Go For Broke' Nisei soldier in WWII
South County Spotlight - NewsThe U.S. Postal Service releases a stamp honoring Japanese American soldiers of the era. -
$90M budget cuts county staffing
South County Spotlight - NewsDespite large budget with federal grant money, staffing cuts are coming for some departments -
County work crew cleans up Rainier cemeteries
South County Spotlight - NewsCrews help maintain landscaping and clean headstones under new contract with cemetery district -
Community newspaper publisher Christine Moore dies
South County Spotlight - NewsThe longtime publisher and advertising director for the Pamplin Media Group had been battling cancer. -
InRoads donates $88,259 to local high schools
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens High School receives more than $46k; Scappoose, $32k; Rainier, nearly $10k -
High price of lumber won't stop St. Helens business owner
South County Spotlight - NewsEric Dahlgren, owner of Dahlgren's Building Supply, sees lumber prices lowering a bit. -
NEXT updates timeline, budget for fuel plant
South County Spotlight - NewsNEXT Renewable Fuels now aiming for 2024 opening for Port Westward fuel production facility -
15-year county employee appointed to assessor role
South County Spotlight - NewsCurrent assessor is retiring next month after more than 30 years with county. -
Oregon 65,000 shots shy of lifting COVID-19 limits by July 4
South County Spotlight - NewsDemand for vaccines slows as state makes a big push to reach its 70% vaccination goal. -
Nearly 500 people respond to St. Helens Riverwalk survey
South County Spotlight - NewsCity residents chime in on what they would like to see when the Columbia riverfront project is completed. -
Rent, fires, taxes and energy vie for votes as Legislature nears…
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislative leaders try to ferry a pile of proposals through votes as two parties strike unease balance on… -
Scappoose Police Log: May 30-June 6, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: a stolen motorcycle, a serial trespasser and unwanted license plate removal. -
St. Helens Police Log: May 20-June 4, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsOver two weeks, calls include: reckless endangerment, lying to police and a stolen cargo trailer. -
St. Helens summer reading starts June 21
South County Spotlight - NewsPrograms for kids and adults run until Aug. 14, participants can sign up online or at the library. -
Video offers tips on buying salmon from Columbia River tribes
South County Spotlight - NewsRegistered dietitian with OSU Extension in Clackamas County says fish are typically available through early… -
Brown: 'Normalcy' in sight as Oregon approaches vaccination goal
South County Spotlight - NewsGaps remain in governor's push to reopen as parts of the state still have many people reluctant to get a… -
Inmate dies in Columbia County jail
South County Spotlight - NewsSheriff's office says death of 54-year-old Bryan Dearden was 'apparent suicide' -
Bonamici talks workforce development, infrastructure needs
South County Spotlight - NewsCongresswoman seeks federal funding for local business resource center, Rainier pedestrian improvements -
Oregon House expels Rep. Nearman for role in Capitol breach
South County Spotlight - NewsMid-Valley Republican is first in state history to lose his seat for 'disorderly behavior.' -
Miniboat officially christened at Columbia City Elementary School
South County Spotlight - NewsFifth-grade students, along with their teacher, attended the christening ceremony. -
St. Helens High School band, choir receive high honors
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Wind Ensemble and Chor Leonis choir received Superior ratings from the OSAA. -
Washington data bolsters Columbia County vaccination rate
South County Spotlight - NewsData from Washington state shows at least 1,866 Columbia County residents have been vaccinated across the… -
Oregon ends prescription for pseudoephedrine medicines
South County Spotlight - NewsNew law, which starts Jan. 1, still keeps them behind the counter and requires photo ID for purchases. -
CC Rider to cut multiple lines
South County Spotlight - NewsCounty commissioners tentatively approve suspending three routes, changing Dial-a-Ride fares -
Speaker removes Rep. Witt from 3 Oregon House committees
South County Spotlight - NewsAction follows panel's deadlock on discipline for his violation of a rule against hostile work environment -
St. Helens public works director has plenty on his plate
South County Spotlight - NewsMouhamad Zaher, on the job since November, looks ahead to several ambitious projects. -
Scappoose students graduate
South County Spotlight - NewsThe class of 2021 graduated from Scappoose High School in a ceremony Saturday, June 5. -
Brown sets June 21 target to end COVID-19 limits in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsEven as the pandemic remains a 'shadow,' governor expects state to 'fully open' if vaccination rates climb. -
Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate
South County Spotlight - NewsAmount is higher than Gov. Brown proposed six months ago; corporate kicker may boost it further. -
Family, law enforcement continue search for Ralph Brown
South County Spotlight - NewsThe former school administrator, school board member, and Cornelius mayor is still missing. -
Columbia County district attorney hires new chief deputy
South County Spotlight - NewsJeff Auxier said his office has hired Kristen Hoffmeyer from the Oregon Department of Justice. -
13 Nights on the River runs through August in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThis year, the event will feature a vaccination station where you can enjoy music and get a COVID-19 shot. -
Republican lawmakers take aim at new gun storage law
South County Spotlight - NewsThey start the petition process to gather signatures to compel a statewide vote in November 2022.
Regional News
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Suit: Portland police slash tires, trap protester with disabilities in car
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The Intercept sues Portland for records in Sean Kealiher's unsolved death
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A park or development? West Linn mulls fate of 10 acres
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Tigard plans $3.5M public plaza to revitalize downtown
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Beaverton City Council race heads to runoff election
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OHSU targets 50% of Oregon teens not vaccinated for HPV
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LifeWorks NW clinic workers in Hillsboro vote to unionize
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Capitol Highway work to slow Portland traffic for 18 months
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First Portland protest held after police riot team disbands
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Riot declared as Proud Boys, antifa brawl in Portland suburb
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Portland cops step down from protest response team
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Former Olympian horse trainer charged with sex abuse
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Oregon farmers press Merkley for solutions to drought, fires
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Hillsboro police: Person shot, killed in tow truck dispute
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Police: Rapid Response Team departures result of stress
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Lawmakers OK money for motel conversions, housing tax break
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Help available: Oregon eviction moratorium ends June 30
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Oregon tenants, landlords await relief in state legislation
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