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May 29, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Port may not impose property tax next year
Port budget heads to board of commissioners for review, approval at June 10 meeting
May 26, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Playing and singing in the coronavirus era
Bands and choirs in St. Helens and Scappoose learn new ways to exist with distance learning
May 20, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival canceled over coronavirus pandemic
The event organizer said he's 'disappointed' not to be able to stage the Sept. 12 festival
May 18, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
The Mask Makers send thousands of masks across the country
The local group supplies Columbia County with masks - for free - and many others, too
May 14, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
State approves Columbia County reopening application
County can reopen under Phase 1 guidelines effective Friday, May 15, following Gov. Brown approval
Columbia County Spotlight
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No new COVID-19 deaths reported
South County Spotlight - NewsMultnomah County is still on track to apply to the state for Phase 1 reopening of the economy next week -
New Oregon estimate: 20,000 infected with coronavirus, per state
South County Spotlight - NewsThe state's newest epidemiological report says that a trend of declining infections and COVID-19… -
Cornelius Pass to close for months again this summer
South County Spotlight - NewsDespite earlier delays, conflict, Wildish Standard Paving is still the contractor -
Looting erupts in downtown Portland, police declare riot
South County Spotlight - NewsWhat began as a peaceful demonstration for George Floyd devolved into one of the most destructive nights in… -
As Columbia County reopens, businesses proceed with caution
South County Spotlight - NewsSalon reports flood of out-of-town calls, while some restaurants stay closed -
COVID-19 outbreak linked to seasonal workers in Multnomah,…
South County Spotlight - NewsA total of 48 workers have been diagnoses; officials say they likely contracted the illness before reaching… -
Oregon: No COVID deaths for three days, 71 new cases
Portland Tribune - NewsOregon Health Authority says state death toll remains at 148, but case count is now over 4,000 as of… -
Pandemic reveals Oregon's major child care problem
South County Spotlight - NewsDifficulties that some care centers are experiencing could pose a problem as counties reopen. -
Paving project coming to Mist, Natal Birkenfeld roads
South County Spotlight - NewsDrivers in both Columbia and Clatsop counties will see delays beginning June 1 -
St. Helens PD accused of excessive force
South County Spotlight - NewsLawsuit claims St. Helens officer assaulted man pulled over, delayed medical treatment -
Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, confirms 18 new cases
South County Spotlight - NewsConfirmed coronavirus cases stand at 3,967 but positive test results remain low -
Columbia County unemployment rate soars to 15.3% in April
South County Spotlight - NewsThe job losses mark a new high for the county, outpacing its Great Recession totals -
Expect Cornelius Pass slowdown until 4 p.m. Tuesday
South County Spotlight - NewsCornelius Pass will be narrowed to one lane at two locations until this afternoon -
CRPUD grant will help SDIC recertify levee
South County Spotlight - NewsRecertification of the levee will help keep flood insurance rates from rising -
Scappoose's Brian Beveridge killed in Sunday car crash
South County Spotlight - NewsBeveridge was killed in a two-car crash that occurred east of Sweet Home on Highway 22 -
Oregon Supreme Court: Vacate or defend ruling blocking COVID-19…
South County Spotlight - NewsBaker County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Shirtcliff has until Tuesday to decide what to do -
Hass concedes to Fagan for Democratic nomination for secretary…
South County Spotlight - NewsWith most votes counted, one state senator beats another, but will face a GOP senator in the fall. -
Oregon issues guidelines for summer camps
South County Spotlight - NewsGroups limited to no more than 10, with restrictions on overnight trips and activities -
Inmate with COVID-19 dies in Oregon State Penitentiary
Portland Tribune - NewsThe Department of Corrections says another 148 in prisons have the coronavirus. -
Self service at most Oregon gas stations ends on May 24
Portland Tribune - NewsThe temporary rule change allowing self-service at gas stations expires at midnight on May 23. -
Fagan pulls into narrow lead over Hass in secretary of state race
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Portland-area state senator is now ahead by half a point in the tight Democratic primary. -
State economists: Oregon budget has a $3 billion gap
South County Spotlight - NewsGov. Brown says federal aid must be coupled with spending cuts to cushion blow on vital state services and… -
More school districts announce employee furloughs
South County Spotlight - NewsScappoose, Sherwood, Beaverton will cut hours and pay for all staff in effort to save for next year -
Intel employees file numerous OSHA complaints against tech giant
South County Spotlight - NewsWorkers say COVID-19 safety precautions were absent at Hillsboro job sites -
Tank sale to Global falls through
South County Spotlight - NewsControversial sale of Portland General Electric's Beaver Tank Farm terminated -
Hannah Barber named Elks Teen of the Month for May
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens High School student recognized for athletics, academics and leadership -
St. Helens High School bond measure passes
South County Spotlight - NewsVoters approve school funding Measure 5-282 for safety and technology upgrades -
Lieber, Burdick win key Dem primaries; GOP picks Stevens, Sloop
South County Spotlight - NewsUPDATE: Ross Swartzendruber retook the lead in Senate District 12 as of Wednesday evening. -
Public health shutdown leaves Oregon's jobs in a big hole
South County Spotlight - NewsState loses nearly 300,000 jobs since mid-March's stay-home order to stop spread of deadly illness. -
OHSU employee dies of COVID-19
South County Spotlight - NewsUnion says it raised concerns about worker safety for food service employees before documented outbreak and… -
Washington County officials to submit reopening plan May 22
South County Spotlight - NewsWith the expectation to submit the plan for state approval, the county will target June 1 enter Phase 1. -
Voters approve jail levy
South County Spotlight - NewsJail operations levy passes by more than 3,000 votes; approved for four more years -
Scappoose Industrial Airpark gets $30,000 grant
South County Spotlight - NewsThe airport will use the money for maintenance and/or its resiliency study report -
Grant and Clarke lead judge race
South County Spotlight - NewsGrant close behind Clarke in race for Columbia County Circuit Court judge position -
Rainier man charged with kidnapping
South County Spotlight - NewsJames Donald Cooley arrested May 18 after caller reported woman who was abducted -
Trojan Park scheduled to reopen on Friday
South County Spotlight - NewsPGE to open three parks on Friday, but delays opening 11 others previously set to return
Regional News
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Riot: Portland police arrest 13 following Friday unrest
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Rioters inflict 'millions' in damage to downtown Portland
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Pandemic reveals Oregon's major child care problem
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Absence of human touch during pandemic devastates some people, businesses
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Family seeks closure after deadly crash into Columbia River
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More women accuse Oregon fire chief of sexual misconduct
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USS Portland zaps target in successful laser weapon test
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Multnomah County aims to reopen Portland area on June 12
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Pandemic triggers budget cuts at Portland Public Schools
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Baker County judge maintains view on Brown's stay-home order
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Allegations of incorrect ballots stir up Oregon GOP voters
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Inmate with COVID-19 dies in Oregon State Penitentiary
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Self service at most Oregon gas stations ends on May 24
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State economists: Oregon budget has a $3 billion gap
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Multnomah County: Still no timeline for reopening area
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PBOT plans $7 million in spending on Safe Routes to Schools
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Public health shutdown leaves Oregon's jobs in a big hole
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Why did the robot cross the road? To tell a data-driven joke
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