Home & Garden September 2021
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Sep 16, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Distance learning continues at South Columbia Family School
Principal Ray Brown said the charter school's enrollment has remained steady.
Columbia County Spotlight
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Spirit of Halloweentown ready to give guests goosebumps
South County Spotlight - NewsThe annual event in St. Helens attracts visitors from Portland and well beyond. -
Specter of COVID-19 deaths moves to southern, northeastern Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsCases and deaths had been clustered in the most populous counties before; now hot spots include Wallowa. -
New director joins Keep It Local Columbia County
South County Spotlight - NewsRaised in Clatskanie, Sierra Trass now leads shop local initiative for county -
County approves Chapman Landing rezone
South County Spotlight - NewsIt's the next step in efforts to develop a recreation area at Crown Z trailhead. -
New U.S. attorney for Oregon will be nominated
South County Spotlight - NewsU.S. senators, others nominate people to fill position left vacant by Billy Williams' resignation. -
Lawmakers shuffle redistricting plans as special session looms
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislative plan must get a final vote by the end of September or courts could step in and draw state,… -
Few surprises as Oregon starts 2022 election season quietly
South County Spotlight - NewsCandidates ready to run for variety of offices as secretary of state opens public office filing window -
Scappoose Police Log: Aug. 24-Sept. 7, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsOver two weeks, calls include: a stolen vehicle, acts of vandalism and a thrown drink. -
St. Helens Police Log: Aug. 23-31, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: an alleged stalker and vandal, an intoxicated driver, and reports of sex crimes. -
Grant Watts Elementary School principal resigns
South County Spotlight - NewsBianca Sapp, formerly working in education in New Mexico, joined the Scappoose school this summer. -
Scappoose home destroyed in residential fire
South County Spotlight - NewsOne occupant was transported to a hospital to treat burns that were not life-threatening. -
Redistricting highlights urban-rural divide within Columbia…
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislators are reviewing proposed maps for congressional and state House and Senate districts -
Alder Creek Fire 75% contained
South County Spotlight - NewsOregon Department of Forestry has perimeter around 50-acre wildfire northwest of Scappoose -
COVID-19 concerns cancel Columbia City Celebration
South County Spotlight - NewsThe popular event is traditionally held to raise funds to support the Columbia City Community Library. -
County, cities allocating ARPA funds
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens has allocated funds; Scappoose and Columbia County are still deciding. -
Public weighs in on redistricting, but will it matter?
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislative committees get an earful from skeptical citizens about the proposed maps. -
Back-to-school time in Scappoose and St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsFollowing Labor Day weekend, students in Scappoose and St. Helens return to in-school learning. -
Sports court improvements progressing at Campbell Park
South County Spotlight - NewsNew sports courts will correct soggy conditions that have plagued the St. Helens park. -
Governor: Curtailing school activities could speed drop in…
South County Spotlight - News'We're in a dire state, but I am seeing some signs that this is going to level out in the next week.' -
Lori Baker to head finances at Northwest Regional ESD
South County Spotlight - NewsShe comes to the education service district with more than 30 years of experience in public finance and… -
County removes address requirement for public comment
South County Spotlight - NewsSpeakers in public comment period won't have to share address anymore, commissioners say. -
Are you ready for more politics? It's electioneering season
South County Spotlight - NewsCandidates begin to line up for many statewide offices as summer semi-officially draws to a close. -
South County Chamber celebrates centennial Sept. 18
South County Spotlight - NewsThe event, with a distinct Roaring '20s atmosphere, will celebrate the chamber building's 100th birthday. -
Columbia Pacific Food Bank, Amani Center cancel fundraisers
South County Spotlight - NewsThe emerging delta variant of the coronavirus is prompting events to be scrapped in South Columbia County. -
Competing plans unveiled for legislative, congressional maps
South County Spotlight - NewsLawmakers see drafts and plan public hearings Sept. 8-13 before special session later this year. -
Portland hospitals bring in temporary morgue trucks
South County Spotlight - NewsTwo hospitals will use refrigeration trucks to keep COVID-19 fatalities as hospital morgues fill up. -
Indigenous practice could be key to taming wildfires
South County Spotlight - NewsControlled burns have proven effective in combating wildfires, both before the Oregon Trail and in modern… -
County to appeal dismissal of firearm validation proceedings
South County Spotlight - NewsCounty will file brief with court of appeals after circuit court dismissed case -
Scappoose school bus routes suspended
South County Spotlight - NewsDurham School Services won't serve four bus routes each week, leaving families to find alternatives on short… -
New principals announced in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThe St. Helens School District announces new hires at McBride Elementary and Lewis and Clark Elementary. -
St. Helens police arrest man after alleged kidnapping attempt
South County Spotlight - NewsThe suspect, who allegedly tried to abduct a child, was detained by members of the public before officers… -
School bus drivers in high demand in Scappoose
South County Spotlight - NewsThere is a bus driver shortage in the Scappoose School District. New school start and finish times have been… -
Scappoose Police Log: Aug. 9-19, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsOver two weeks, calls include: a disorderly person, a stolen debit card and domestic violence. -
St. Helens Police Log: Aug. 13-19, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: a menacing man, obstruction in Old Town, and an arrested trespasser. -
A day at the Oregon State Fair
South County Spotlight - NewsFried food, traditional crafts, rides, animals and even vaccines attract Oregonians to Salem for the state… -
Columbia County restaurants endure indoor mask mandate
South County Spotlight - NewsThe indoor mask mandate sparks varied reactions from area restaurant owners.
Regional News
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Delta variant disrupts back-to-work plans for Nike, Intel
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22 catalytic converters stolen from Reynolds school buses
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Beaverton quarantines 7 classes after COVID-19 school case
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Tigard mandates COVID vaccine for all employees, except cops
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Newberg suspends staffer who arrived at school in blackface
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Portland area man guilty of downloading 10K child porn files
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Bill Walker, titan of Oregon technology industry, dies at 90
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Warm Springs tribe collects drinking water with solar panels
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Large crowd protests COVID vaccine mandate at Oregon Capitol
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Beaver-chewed tree sparks power line fire by Multnomah Falls
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False alarm: Deputies find no bombs at Troutdale Motel 6
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Experts: Gun violence 'escalating' Proud Boys, antifa brawls
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Wrongful death alleged in Portland security guard shooting
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Portland's first female police chief, Penny Harrington, dies at 79
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New Amazon facility in Canby will create 500 jobs by 2023
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Rockwood Village adds 224 affordable units to Gresham
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'Dysfunction' and discord: Newberg School Board divides town
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Oregon rental aid progresses, despite Portland metro pileup
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