Fall 2020 Home & Garden
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Sep 14, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley shares thoughts on lawbreakers, law enforcement
The sheriff shares his thoughts on a summer of policing, protests and Portland
Sep 14, 2020
South County Spotlight - News
Steampunk Furniture now open in Rainier
The new furniture/art store features unique pieces from the steampunk genre
Columbia County Spotlight
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Oregon reports 295 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
South County Spotlight - NewsOregon Health Authority also released new modeling on Friday with some encouraging trends. -
Brown and Wyden: Planning for wildfire recovery starts now
South County Spotlight - NewsThe governor and senator say suppression must be followed by other action to prevent repeats. -
Columbia County Police Logs: Sept. 3-12, 2020
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: the 'jaws of life,' a highway standoff and a shopping cart theft. -
Oregon reports eight additional deaths of people with COVID-19
South County Spotlight - NewsTotal deaths of people with confirmed or presumed coronavirus reach 519 in Oregon. -
OSU Extension again distributes masks for farmworkers
South County Spotlight - NewsUDATE: Agricultural industry in Clackamas, Washington counties receive free PPE, this time to help block… -
Are we forever doomed to more catastrophic fires?
South County Spotlight - NewsForestry dean says 'no,' but prescribed burns, fuel reduction and better community planning are essential -
Oregon's wildfire crisis enters its second week
South County Spotlight - NewsTuesday: Success in Washington County; work continues in Clackamas County; and no fresh air for the region… -
OHSI offers COVID-19 mortgage relief program
South County Spotlight - NewsThe program is designed to help those struggling to catch up on mortgage payments. -
Columbia Works teaches interns virtual reality tech, robotics…
South County Spotlight - NewsThe paid internship program served nine Columbia County high school-aged students -
Portland region's smoke-cloak is no joke - DEQ says it's here…
South County Spotlight - NewsRain, which had been predicted late Monday, now likely won't reach the metro area until late in the week. -
Aurora Fire gives engine to Idanha-Detroit Fire
South County Spotlight - NewsRetired equipment goes back into service for fire district that lost an engine in the Lionshead Fire -
OHA: Wildfires reducing COVID-19 testing in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsThe number of new cases is dipping because fewer people are getting tested, state health officials said. -
Guarded optimism: evacuation orders lifted, but rain now delayed
South County Spotlight - NewsSo far, 10 confirmed deaths and 22 people missing due to the wildfires that have engulfed much of the state. -
Fires recede, volunteers step up, more deaths reported
South County Spotlight - NewsCooler weather helps firefighters but thick smoke is expected to remain well into the week. -
As heavy smog blankets Portland area, ODOT says stay home
South County Spotlight - NewsIf you have to drive, state officials urge you to take it slow and leave plenty of space. -
Oregon state fire marshal Jim Walker resigns
Portland Tribune - NewsState Police Superintendent Travis Hampton said Saturday he elevated Mariana Ruiz-Temple to acting marshal. -
Oregon firefighters get an assist from mother nature
South County Spotlight - NewsBut large portions of the state remain under threat, bodies are being recovered and dozens are missing. -
Dozens missing amid a million burned acres in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsFEMA, federal firefighters, and those from other states, are heading to Oregon to assist with the battles. -
Wildfire smoke triggers health concerns
South County Spotlight - NewsSmoke is not good for the lungs or heart, causing health officials to issue warnings -
Woman kicked out of county fair for having firearm files lawsuit
South County Spotlight - NewsMisty Fox was forced to leave 2018 Columbia County Fair even though she had concealed handgun license -
Scappoose unveils preliminary Grabhorn Park plans
South County Spotlight - NewsPool, athletic fields, walking trail in proposal for nine-acre property next to Veterans Park -
South Scappoose Creek Trail in the works
South County Spotlight - NewsGraduate student report recommends starting trail development on west bank -
Many states already playing fall sports while Oregon athletes…
South County Spotlight - NewsThere are 30 states playing football in the fall, though some with slight delays -
Columbia County signs lease for John Gumm building
South County Spotlight - NewsLeaders initially proposed purchasing building, but opted for three-year lease -
County fairgrounds open to evacuated livestock
South County Spotlight - NewsColumbia County fairgrounds in St. Helens available to house livestock evacuated from fires -
Oregon governor: 'This could be the greatest loss of life and…
South County Spotlight - NewsAs of noon Wednesday, 47 active fires covering 374,522 acres were burning in Oregon. -
Broken Oregon mental health system lacks leadership, audit finds
South County Spotlight - NewsReport echoes 20 years of studies, says New Jersey, Washington state offer hope. Could take a decade, manager… -
Scappoose schools kick into gear for 2020-21
South County Spotlight - NewsSSD schools will open this year with distance learning through at least Nov. 6 -
Oregon governor issues emergency fire order; three prisons…
South County Spotlight - NewsThe state's largest firefighting helicopters are unavailable; they were deployed to Afghanistan. -
Columbia County DA Jeff Auxier opens up on police, protests and…
South County Spotlight - NewsBefore his time in Columbia County, Auxier was a Multnomah County prosecutor for almost 10 years -
Columbia County Police Logs: Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2020
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: a struck deer, a shirtless man and a suspected girl. -
One person killed in Monday evening crash near Scappoose
South County Spotlight - NewsPolice have not released the name of the deceased from the single-vehicle crash -
Local drivers prove their skill in CCRA Labor Day races
South County Spotlight - NewsA season-high 78 drivers compete Saturday and Sunday at the River City Speedway -
Niehoff: Students' desire for sports and activities remains
South County Spotlight - News'We suggest families ... remain invested in education-based activities in their school and community.' -
'Let's keep up the pressure. We're making a difference.'
South County Spotlight - NewsGov. Kate Brown and state health officials cite encouraging COVID-19 case trend to urge extreme caution over… -
OHA: Five more COVID-19 deaths, 268 new cases
South County Spotlight - NewsAll of the latest deaths had underlying health conditions, state health officials said on Friday.
Regional News
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Clackamas high schools' orientation days derailed by slurs
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Despite cuts, no sworn officers laid off by Portland police
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Portland slaps new $20K daily fine on fed courthouse fence
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Portland protest arrests near 1,000 as uprising resumes
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Oregon rolls out wastewater study to examine how COVID-19 spreads
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Portland traffic deaths reach 35; police arrest driver
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Clackamas Sheriff: Mark Nikolai support page unauthorized
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Oregon state fire marshal Jim Walker resigns
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Sheriff: Clackamas arson arrests not linked to wildfires
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Biden leads Trump by 12 percentage points in Oregon
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Senators explain opposition to Republican pandemic aid plan
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Members of Congress visit wildfire centers and shelters
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Memorial held for slain protester Aaron 'Jay' Danielson
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Police: Homicide victim often seen in dreadlock hairpiece
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Man killed at Portland protest linked to Trump cruise-in
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Friends remember Aaron Danielson: 'He wasn't taking sides'
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Oregon state police federally deputized for protest duty
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ODOT pins hopes for I-5 Rose Quarter plan on Black voices
Portland Tribune - News
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