May 19, 2019
Portland Tribune - News
Ill-fated vaccine fight stoked grassroots anger
Motivated citizens, egged on by social media campaigns and powerful anti-vaccine groups, left some legislators shaken.
May 17, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
PCC, Scappoose schools at odds over tech program conflicts
Relationship between Scappoose School District, Portland Community College complicated by industry, staffing changes
May 17, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Salmonberry Reservoir trail system in the works
Stakeholders provide input before county pursues grant to pay for possible trail development
May 17, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
All abuzz about bees in Columbia County
Bees improve a garden's beauty, help food grow, make honey and more - and they could use your help
May 17, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Scappoose police chief seeks to fine tune noise ordinance
Proposed change to establish decibel limit, rather than relying on subjective evaluations
May 03, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
River City Singers choir to perform at Carnegie Hall
Ensemble earned invitation to perform at the world-class New York City venue
May 03, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Columbia County lost 23% of its farmland in 5 years
In Oregon, Columbia County saw the second highest percent decrease in farmland in 2012-2017
Columbia County Spotlight
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Lawmakers wrestle with plans for kicker 'windfall'
Portland Tribune - NewsPaying down PERS debt is one strategy, and others want to 'sock it away' for a rainy budget day -
Consider fire safety when renovating this spring
South County Spotlight - NewsFire officials recommend cleaning debris, monitoring fire conditions and investing in firesafe siding -
Cap-and-trade bill takes step toward reality
Portland Tribune - NewsLandmark carbon pricing proposal moved out of committee on a party-line vote after months of hearings and… -
Judge Grant falsely accuses colleague of stalking
South County Spotlight - NewsInvestigation finds 'a gathering of chatty gossips' in county personnel issue -
Scappoose High to get new $190K gym floor
South County Spotlight - NewsWear and tear on gym floor causing safety hazards, school plans to replace in May 2020 -
St. Helens band takes 4th at state
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens High wind ensemble earns high honors after competing at state championships against 11 others -
St. Helens police debut new police vehicles
South County Spotlight - NewsSHPD highlights police vehicles with new look and updated technology features -
RSVP names Alex McClure volunteer of the month
South County Spotlight - NewsAlex McClure recognized for volunteer work in April; dedication appreciated by others -
Oregon's roads, bridges and pipes don't pass engineers' muster
Portland Tribune - NewsWith a big quake looming, civil engineers society says state needs to spend billions to improve… -
Oregon taxpayers will get $1 billion back in 'kicker' rebate
Portland Tribune - NewsEconomists say the kicker is double the predicted amount and would be the largest in state history. -
Lawmakers wrangle changes to cut PERS costs
Portland Tribune - NewsAttempts to rein in Oregon's hugely complicated retirement system have left agencies and others with high… -
State economy stays hot, adding 3,300 jobs in April
Portland Tribune - NewsState employment officials said new jobs were added mostly in health care and social assistance, and in… -
Senate approves business tax to boost school budgets
Portland Tribune - NewsGovernor plans to sign legislation; Democrats give up two key bills to coax Republicans back to the Senate… -
Public records rule change slipping 'through the cracks'
Portland Tribune - NewsProposal to fine jurisdictions when they don't comply runs into well-organized opposition as it heads to the… -
Methanol company seeks to switch land option at Port Westward
South County Spotlight - NewsNorthwest Innovation Works' plant, proposed five years ago, faces more snags -
Gun initiative meets county approval
South County Spotlight - NewsFirst prospective petition was rejected for not meeting constitutional requirements -
Bonamici visits Head Start facility
South County Spotlight - NewsU.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici tours preschool where Head Start program is housed -
Races for Scappoose School Board highly contested
South County Spotlight - NewsCampaign spending details and donor info unclear as challengers continue strong push in run up to election -
St. Helens man pleads guilty in 2017 DUII fatality
South County Spotlight - NewsKody Allen pleads guilty to reduced charges for role in killing a pedestrian, court records show -
Bonamici discusses housing problems with local leaders
South County Spotlight - NewsCongresswoman Suzanne Bonamici speaks with officials about housing needs in Columbia County -
St. Helens teen to tour with Seattle drum corps
South County Spotlight - NewsAlana Saul will join color guard section for 2019 competition and tour season -
Cornelius Pass closure approaches
South County Spotlight - NewsWith the arrival of warm, summer-like weather, closure of main commute route looms -
Six running for Port of Columbia County board
South County Spotlight - News5 candidates vie for two contested seats as port commissioners, one seat unopposed -
Port commissioners to vote on Devinaire lease
South County Spotlight - NewsCharter flight service to move hangar operations to Scappoose Industrial Airpark -
Scappoose, St. Helens join in statewide education walkout
South County Spotlight - NewsDozens of participants donned red and demonstrated along Highway 30 on Wednesday afternoon -
Contentious vaccine bill passes House, heads to Senate
Portland Tribune - NewsDespite a persistent, vocal opposition, the bill limiting medical execptions passed easily. -
Scappoose police shakeup prompts state probe
South County Spotlight - News'The case is in its very early stages,' a DPSST official noted. 'It may take considerable time to be resolved' -
Students honored at Amazing Kids gala
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens senior Abby Marx among 28 youths recognized for positive contributions to their communities -
Recreational boat destroyed in fire in Scappoose
South County Spotlight - NewsEmergency crews dispatched to McCuddy's Marina on Friday, May 3, no injuries reported -
Bumper-maker deal goes bust
South County Spotlight - NewsPort terminates St. Helens site lease with bumper manufacturer DongChun Co. Ltd. -
Splash zone!
South County Spotlight - NewsSauvie Island Academy students get to dunk teachers, staff as a fundraiser reward -
If I Were Mayor ...
South County Spotlight - NewsWinners of the annual Oregon Mayors Association contest in St. Helens announced -
Blooming worries over camas meadows
South County Spotlight - NewsCamas bluff near Pittsburg Road explodes in flowers, but conservationists are concerned about bluff's future… -
St. Helens approves $500K feasibility study for landfill project
South County Spotlight - NewsContract approved to complete portion of feasibility study to repurpose wastewater lagoon -
Analysis: St. Helens has ample land for future housing
South County Spotlight - NewsCity Council, staff need to develop strategy to support housing for next 20 years -
Honoring her father's Toastmasters legacy
South County Spotlight - NewsRonda Hills, of St. Helens, accepts high accolades for herself and her late father
Regional News
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Lawmakers wrestle with plans for kicker 'windfall'
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Frog Ferry makes plea for city dollars before budget vote
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Portland to Airbnb: No booking fees for illegal rentals
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Hackers steal info from Construction Contractors Board database
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Ill-fated vaccine fight stoked grassroots anger
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Cap-and-trade bill takes step toward reality
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Sunday Parkways pumps up happy, healthy Portland families
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Gov. Brown: Gray wolves on 'path to recovery' in Oregon
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PPB: Carjacker hits squad car, found hiding in basement
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Sunday Parkways to avoid Portland's SW hills this year
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Oregon's roads, bridges and pipes don't pass engineers' muster
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Oregon disability group 'deeply concerned' by e-scooters
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Despite trade worries, Oregon exports continue to grow
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Oregon taxpayers will get $1 billion back in 'kicker' rebate
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Alberta Commons: Doing business on Dream Street
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Senate approves business tax to boost school budgets
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Police: Man charged for 'horrific' murder in Beaverton
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Lawmakers wrangle changes to cut PERS costs
Portland Tribune - News
RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION
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It's time to invest in Oregon's education system
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You want concussion records? Sign away your right to sue
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Battling concussions: Where's the trainer?
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Battling concussions: Solving a funding puzzle
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From powerhouse to jailhouse: A life shattered
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Head injuries push football player's life out of bounds
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Rattling the data shakes out changes
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Oregon's concussion 'haves' and 'have-nots'
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Hawaii taps its culture of caring to battle head injuries
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Rattled: A different path back to the classroom
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Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field
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Schools stumble in dealing with nonsports head injuries
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Did gridiron collisions slam into Randy Casey's life?
Portland Tribune - News
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