Home & Garden October 2021
Home & Garden October 2021 - A Special Section Publication produced by The Pamplin Media…
Oct 18, 2021
South County Spotlight - News
St. Helens Police Department K-9 to retire
Ryder, a German shepherd, has helped police fight crime and has been enjoyed by residents, old and young.
Columbia County Spotlight
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Port Westward rezone appealed for third time
South County Spotlight - NewsEnvironmental advocacy groups appeal Port of Columbia County rezone, again. -
Scappoose approves manager contract with Rains
South County Spotlight - NewsCity manager Alexandra Rains will earn $130k, comparable to predecessor Michael J. Sykes. -
A more normal homecoming week for Scappoose High School
South County Spotlight - NewsThe event was virtual last year, but this year, students will enjoy a real homecoming dance, with COVID… -
Great ShakeOut shows disaster preparedness goes beyond pandemics
South County Spotlight - NewsThursday's global earthquake drill helps people understand what it takes to survive a massive event -
St. Helens moots municipal internet service
South County Spotlight - NewsThe city is partnering with Strategic Networks Group to give better internet service to residents and… -
Columbia County RSVP honors Shirley Frigaard
South County Spotlight - NewsThe St. Helens-area quilter contributes to the First Lutheran Quilters and volunteers at a local church. -
Scappoose Rotary recognizes 'Student of the Month'
South County Spotlight - NewsAngelina Dominguez of Scappoose High School is a multi-sport star and aspiring veterinarian. -
PCC welcomes first cohort for new writing residency
South County Spotlight - NewsPortland Community College's Carolyn Moore Writing Residency program is unique at the community college level. -
State to test for toxic 'forever chemicals' in public water…
South County Spotlight - NewsTwo Scappoose mobile home parks are among 150 locations Oregon plans to test for PFAS. -
Former St. Helens police chief a candidate for West Linn job
South County Spotlight - NewsTerry Moss, now a coordinator for DPSST, will take part in final evaluations. -
North Coast Rep. Suzanne Weber running for Senate
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Tillamook Republican says she'll run for Sen. Betsy Johnson's seat, as Johnson seeks the governorship. -
Congressional candidates search for footing in reshaped districts
South County Spotlight - News'You have the largest geographical barrier in our state dividing a district that is united only because of… -
Former port director suspected of misusing funds, directors say
South County Spotlight - NewsPort commissioners are 'investigating the possible misuse of Port funds by Mr. Hayes.' -
State Sen. Betsy Johnson running for governor as independent
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Democrat says she wants to offer a choice beyond 'left-wing liberal' and 'right-wing Trump… -
Volunteers needed for Nob Hill Nature Park work party
South County Spotlight - NewsThe event will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, and will take place at two different times that day. -
Homecoming week provides fun for Scappoose, St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsSt. Helens is celebrating this week. Scappoose marks homecoming by hosting the Lions for football on Oct. 29. -
Portland Community College VP leaves behind 'caring culture'
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Beaverton resident reflects on her seven-year period at Oregon's largest community college. -
St. Helens nonprofit Lifempowered plans $4M construction
South County Spotlight - NewsThe service provider for adults with disabilities plans to purchase land and build a new facility. -
St. Helens P.E.O. holding poinsettia sale
South County Spotlight - NewsLast year's sale was canceled due to COVID-19. Orders are being taken through Oct. 25. -
Wide gaps in North Coast vaccination rates for minorities
South County Spotlight - NewsCOVID-19 vaccination rates for Hispanic and Native American adults are more than 20 points lower than whites. -
St. Helens High School closes Monday, will reopen Tuesday
South County Spotlight - NewsMeanwhile, the St. Helens School District says two elementary schools are reopening after temporary closures. -
Stout enters race for Oregon House District 31
South County Spotlight - NewsColumbia City Republican Brian Stout narrowly lost to incumbent Brad Witt twice. Witt is not running in 2022. -
St. Helens chief of police addresses city council on staffing
South County Spotlight - NewsPolice Chief Brian Greenway and Lt. Joe Hogue appeared at an Oct. 6 council work session. -
For many teens, peer support is biggest life line
South County Spotlight - NewsWhen the world shut down, crisis intervention volunteers never stopped showing up -
Family Resource Center serving St. Helens students, parents
South County Spotlight - NewsThe center, which opened to families in August, is located next to the school district's main office. -
More rain expected to make fall burning safer
South County Spotlight - NewsMeteorologist Clinton Rockey says rain has 'helped take the edge off,' although the region is still in a… -
Columbia County settles lawsuit filed by former jail inmate
South County Spotlight - NewsThe county will pay out $140,000 to a former inmate who said he was denied adequate medical treatment. -
Amy Lindgren hired as Oregon City's municipal judge
South County Spotlight - NewsExperienced jurist for Gladstone, St. Helens takes on new role in Clackamas County seat. -
Survey: Oregonians split on whether state is on 'right track'
South County Spotlight - NewsFeelings about the state's directions seem to be split along demographic and economic lines -
Political notebook: Battles move on from redistricting
South County Spotlight - NewsGroups push to put liquor on grocery store shelves; election dollars start to flow to candidates -
Will this winter be as bad as the last one?
South County Spotlight - NewsThe free 29th annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference hosted by the Oregon Chapter of the American… -
St. Helens Police Log: Sept. 23-30, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: a hit-and-run leading to an arrest, trying and failing to elude police, and animal… -
Scappoose School District warns parents of troubling web use
South County Spotlight - NewsA problem throughout the country involves students taking a 'challenge' on social media platforms, such as… -
Johnson warns of 'negative ramifications' over redistricting deal
South County Spotlight - NewsState Sen. Betsy Johnson approves of the new maps, but not of how the special session went. -
Witt not running for re-election following redistricting
South County Spotlight - NewsRep. Brad Witt says the new district maps are 'heavily gerrymandered,' and he won't run for another term. -
Community Heroes: Scappoose man builds homes, manages market
South County Spotlight - NewsBill Blank wears many hats to keep Habitat for Humanity and the Scappoose Farmers Market running.
Regional News
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Jail deputy charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccination cards
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Church donates 80,000 lbs of food to Portland's Sunshine Division
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Portland Clean Energy Fund plans to give out 15,000 cooling units
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Centrist Betsy Johnson running for governor as independent
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ODOT sues marina, Oregon City for I-205 bridge project land
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Witt won't run again, blames 'gerrymandered' new district
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Washington County poised to ban flavored tobacco, vape sales
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Suit: Student sexually abused in Reynolds High parking lot
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Transformed Wapato marks year of helping Portland homeless
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Proposed Portland passenger ferry seeks federal funding
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Will neighbors found a new city in urban Washington County?
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With 500 new rooftops on the way, North Plains growing fast
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Oregon Corrections: 33% of workers still unvaccinated, grace period in…
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Work begins on 48 units of affordable housing for seniors
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Study: 270 Native students died at Oregon boarding schools
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Neck slashed 'millimeters' from artery, Portland cops say
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Washington County OKs 90-day eviction protection in unincorporated areas
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Multnomah Sheriff: 81% vaccinated, no risk of lay-offs
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