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Sep 25, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
GOP absences stymie Oregon House on redistricting plans
New congressional map fails to move GOP minority; lawmakers push up against Monday deadline for final action.
Sep 22, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Columbia Pacific Food Bank seeking new executive director
The food bank is looking for a replacement as Casey Wheeler transitions to retirement.
Sep 22, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Columbia County unemployment down to 5.6% in August
The percentage of local labor force still seeking jobs is higher than state and national rates.
Sep 21, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Former Scappoose police chief leaves department
Norm Miller leaves police department two weeks after demotion from police chief to officer.
Sep 20, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
Spirit of Halloweentown ready to give guests goosebumps
The annual event in St. Helens attracts visitors from Portland and well beyond.
Columbia County Spotlight
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Gun storage, election-day postmark bills allowed to stand
South County Spotlight - NewsOpponents fail to submit signatures to force a statewide vote on those measures and one other from 2021… -
Ericksen to resign from port commission
South County Spotlight - NewsLarry Ericksen will resign from board of Port of Columbia County next month to move to Tennessee. -
St. Helens grade school to close due to possible COVID-19 cases
South County Spotlight - NewsLewis & Clark Elementary will move to distance learning due to several students reported sick, possibly from… -
Poll: 66% of Oregonians predict unstoppable climate change
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Oregon Values and Beliefs Center surveyed state residents' perceptions on the Earth's changing climate. -
Scappoose mural taking shape
South County Spotlight - NewsLocal arts education nonprofit Tumblewheel Studios organized the program to have local students complete a… -
CET looks to form center for small business coaching
South County Spotlight - NewsColumbia County is one of few Oregon counties without a Small Business Development Center location -
Caples House Museum receives award for restoration work
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Columbia City landmark receives a 2021 DeMuro award after a new foundation is completed. -
Delay pushes lawmakers to edge on redistricting
South County Spotlight - NewsHouse is scheduled to return Sept. 25 after COVID results in testing; deadline for lawmakers to act is Sept.… -
Watershed Council schedules October native plant sale
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Bay Watershed Council will hold its fall sale Oct. 9 at Scappoose High School. -
County approves raise for bus contractor
South County Spotlight - NewsCommissioners signed off on an hourly rate increase for MTR Western after cutting service hours -
Oregon rent hikes capped at 'relatively tame' 9.9% in 2022
South County Spotlight - NewsThe statewide rent control doesn't include recent inflation or the tightening multi-family vacancy rate. -
St. Helens Police Log: Sept. 3-12, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsOver 10 days, calls include: trying to steal money from an ATM, burglary calls, and assault and weapons… -
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 -
Distance learning continues at South Columbia Family School
South County Spotlight - NewsPrincipal Ray Brown said the charter school's enrollment has remained steady. -
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.
Regional News
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Tigard probes fatal police shooting of mentally ill man
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TriMet starts $215M extension of MAX Red Line to Hillsboro
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Historic Portland hotel, The Benson, rebrands with Hilton
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GOP absences stymie Oregon House on redistricting plans
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Police: Portland man shoots victim in torso at Gresham hotel
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Poll: 66% of Oregonians predict unstoppable climate change
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Bystander slain during Silver Dollar shooting in NW Portland
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Clackamas Sheriff bars low-level pursuits after deadly crash
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Portland students walk out of class for climate strike
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Tigard displays Black Lives Matter, Pride at Newberg match
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Delta variant disrupts back-to-work plans for Nike, Intel
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Portland funds $33M for 206 affordable units for homeless
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Multnomah DA, Sheriff: Portland needs more police
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Protesters decry Schrader's vote against drug pricing plan
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Portland student recycles plastic into bricks for homeless huts
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Portland official Hardesty attracts two reelection opponents
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Beaverton soccer team kneels for anthem in Newberg protest
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Columbia County keeps fighting 'Second Amendment sanctuary'
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