Last Minute Gift Guide 2020
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Jan 09, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Fire districts begin vaccinating first responders
Group of fire districts in Columbia County are leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts for public safety personnel.
Dec 15, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Dalton Lake Nature Preserve an unexpected gem near St. Helens
A kiosk, bench and bike rack have been added to the Columbia County attraction
Columbia County Spotlight
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OHA: COVID-19 cases, death continue to rise
South County Spotlight - NewsState health officials said more virus vaccines are being given throughout the state. -
COVID-19 cancels 2021 Portland International Auto Show
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association, which owns and produces the show, promises it will return in… -
PCC's Scappoose property cost grows
South County Spotlight - NewsEminent domain proceedings for OMIC training center land add to property cost -
Two Highway 30 intersections to undergo construction
South County Spotlight - NewsHighway 30 at Millard Road, Bennett Road to receive safety improvements in 2021 -
Vernonia teen accused of causing $46k in damage in Portland riot
South County Spotlight - NewsThe 15-year-old allegedly took a sledgehammer to a Portland police precinct building during the Dec. 31… -
Oregon high schools prepare for uncertain restart of sports
South County Spotlight - NewsSoccer and cross country may begin competition in March; football, volleyball, water polo still in doubt. -
Columbia County received $377k for 2020 timber harvests
South County Spotlight - NewsRevenue from local harvests on state-managed lands is far lower than in recent years -
BOLI: Employers can require vaccinations
South County Spotlight - NewsThe state agency released new information this week about the news, saying that workplaces may also make… -
Columbia County roads closed by downed trees
South County Spotlight - NewsRoads were closed on Jan. 13 following stormy night; county crews clearing trees. -
Columbia County COVID-19 testing events to start again
South County Spotlight - NewsThe county is offering free drive-thru testing at St. Helens High School on Wednesdays. -
Rally calls to reopen Oregon businesses
South County Spotlight - NewsAbout 80 attendees gathered in St. Helens to protest COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and other… -
Portland, six other local districts reopening schools
South County Spotlight - NewsSuburban and rural school districts across several counties plan a return to class in some limited way within… -
Oregonians ages 65+ can soon get vaccine
South County Spotlight - NewsAs state ties COVID-19 death record, Brown says seniors will get doses. Meanwhile, feds ship doses faster. -
Volunteers spend 2020 sprucing up Nob Hill Nature Park
South County Spotlight - NewsClose to 300 citizens helped make the area sparkle for locals and tourists alike. -
St. Helens Public Library stays connected to the public
South County Spotlight - NewsThe library continues to serve the St. Helens community with curb-side service. -
Educators in Scappoose and St. Helens await word on when schools…
South County Spotlight - NewsTeachers have a variety of opinions on whether vaccines will make it easier for them to return to classrooms. -
Jessica Chilton and Patrick Birkle are new kids on the block at…
South County Spotlight - NewsChilton and Birkle participated in the year's first council meeting January 6. -
Not enough doses: Salem COVID-19 clinic closes early
South County Spotlight - NewsVaccination rollout problems surface again as the Oregon Health Authority reports more cases and deaths on… -
Legislature opens 2021 session with a heavy infusion of reality
South County Spotlight - NewsRitual and rhetoric are subdued; members of color reach historic high in Oregon. -
Oregon vaccination rate rises slightly
South County Spotlight - NewsState health officials also report 1,225 more cases and two additional deaths from the virus. -
Three Eagles
South County Spotlight - NewsThree Scappoose siblings reach the highest Scouts rank just a few months apart -
Scappoose swears in city council members
South County Spotlight - NewsTyler Miller is sole new member of council; Mayor Burge, Councilors McHugh and Greisen return -
Beauty brand expanding with major investment
South County Spotlight - NewsRainShadow Labs adding new building to St. Helens facilities following investment by private equity firm -
Siege of nation's Capitol shocks Oregon: 'Is this really…
South County Spotlight - NewsPortlanders and others react with anger and sadness seeing pro-Trump extremists attempt to overturn… -
Local elected officials react to violence in nation's capital
South County Spotlight - NewsMost blame President Trump for claiming, without evidence, that the November election was stolen from him. -
Oregon delegation caught in evacuation of U.S. Capitol
South County Spotlight - NewsBonamici, Merkley describe scary moments as Trump supporters storm the building and Washington, D.C., goes… -
One arrested at Oregon Capitol, but building was not breached
South County Spotlight - NewsCompeting groups clashed Wednesday in Salem as a months-long lockdown was tightened. -
Columbia County Police Logs: Dec. 11, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Police Department and Oregon State Police report some of their final calls of 2020. -
CC Rider hopes ridership picks up when pandemic subsides
South County Spotlight - NewsCC Rider has experienced a drop in ridership, but the service still gets folks to their destinations. -
Budget committee position opens up in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThe coronavirus pandemic doesn't seem to be affecting recruitment, but it can be tough to find volunteers. -
ODOT to assume control of Cornelius Pass Road
South County Spotlight - NewsSigns for the new Oregon Route 127, which will officially be a state highway, will be posted this year. -
Scappoose school chief Tim Porter keeps a close eye on when it…
South County Spotlight - NewsThe lastest guidance from Salem allows districts to decide when to provide in-person learning. -
Westside state reps get gavels, committee assignments
South County Spotlight - NewsKen Helm, Susan McLain, Rachel Prusak, Andrea Salinas and Brad Witt are all committee chairs. -
Cornelius Pass, Rocky Point see downed tree, small landslides
South County Spotlight - NewsMultnomah County urges caution to drivers on Rocky Point Road in rainy weather. -
Donut Day a donations-only event due to COVID-19
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens Police Department will welcome cash to purchase food for needy local citizens this season. -
Columbia County Police Logs: Dec. 6-18, 2020
South County Spotlight - NewsCalls from Oregon State Police and the Scappoose Police Department are included in this combined log.
Regional News
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Claim: Portland oil facility breaks law every time it rains
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Oregon Muslim leaders: Shull put 'people's safety in danger'
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Oregon to accept campsite reservations 6 months in advance
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Conservative leader slams Mark Shull: 'disturbing, dangerous'
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Oregon missing middle housing law disrupts new subdivisons
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Protesters interfere in mental health crisis, police claim
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'You're not press' - Police arrest media at Portland protest
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Homicide victim's identity unknown, Portland police say
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DA declined to charge Mark Shull for pulling gun on wife
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Washington County families demand in-person school, sports
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Clackamas nixes swearing-in amid calls for Shull to resign
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Oregon flu cases drop from 14,000 in 2019 to just four now
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Clackamas chair, department heads ask Mark Shull to resign
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Wyden to take chair of U.S. tax-writing committee
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Hillsboro solar panel factory shuts down, 170 laid off
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Did a Canby councilor drive a city vehicle to a strip club?
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Portland, six other local districts reopening schools
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Rep. Nearman defends his opening Capitol door to protesters
Portland Tribune - News
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