Sep 13, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Owners back out of property deal with PCC
PCC planned to invest $24 million to construct a 31,000-square-foot facility on Wagner Court, across West Lane Road from OMIC R&D
Sep 13, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Questions remain 6 months after Rainier teen's death
Story updated with Friday, Sept. 13, press release info from Columbia County Sheriff's Office, statement from Zuber family
Sep 13, 2019
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Suicide prevention walk approaches
Scappoose Police Department hosting walk to raise funds for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sep 13, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
Planned St. Helens complex to add 238 housing units
Planning Commission approves permit for residential development on Gable Road
Sep 06, 2019
South County Spotlight - News
DEQ approves Columbia Pacific air quality permit
Department received hundreds of responses from public, approximately 20 written comments from Columbia County residents
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St. Helens woman arrested after crashing into two Tigard homes
The Times - NewsThe incident happened early Friday morning on Merilyn Court; the suspect was later arrested for driving under… -
Public records council wants independent advocate
Portland Tribune - NewsMoves are a first step to clearing up gray areas in 2017 law creating the public records advocate. -
Convicted sex abuser sentenced to 10 years
South County Spotlight - NewsErick Wenceslao Itza Briceno, 37, displays no remorse during court proceeding -
Burn ban lifted in Columbia County
South County Spotlight - NewsResidents still urged to use caution on permitted burn days; always call burn lines to check conditions -
Scappoose woman heads to rodeo pageant
South County Spotlight - NewsNicole Rice, 24, is a Scappoose High School graduate and will be competing in NPRA's pageant in Salem -
Scappoose Fire District approves contract for incoming fire chief
South County Spotlight - NewsDennis Hoke to oversee fire districts in Scappoose and St. Helens, starts new role in October -
Columbia City Celebration takes place Saturday
South County Spotlight - NewsCelebration to feature expanded Kids Zone, Columbia Arts Guild show, book sales, car show, more -
Columbia Theater gets more grant support for new marquee
South County Spotlight - NewsPublic comment period now open on federal grant to be awarded to historic theater in St. Helens -
Commission taps Strickler to lead ODOT
Portland Tribune - NewsHead of the highway division replaces Matt Garrett, who stepped down in June after leading agency for 14… -
Oregon's public records advocate squeezed by politics, resigns
Portland Tribune - NewsGinger McCall, hired a year ago to improve transparency, wrote that governor's office wanted to control… -
Port approves NEXT lease
South County Spotlight - NewsNEXT Renewable Fuels awarded lease in 3-2 vote by Port of Columbia County commission -
County floats conditional raise to CC Rider contractor
South County Spotlight - NewsHourly rate for county's public transit provider will increase $5 if voters approve tax -
St. Helens schools start with ongoing upgrades
South County Spotlight - NewsMiddle school building nearly completed, staff welcomes grade 6 into the fold, has capacity for future growth -
New leadership sets up shop in Scappoose School District
South County Spotlight - NewsNew superintendent, Timothy Porter, and building administrators in store for 2019-20 school year -
Scappoose Community Club works to bring out the best in the city
South County Spotlight - NewsLongtime volunteer club with roots in the 1950s helps host community events, promotes visibility and tourism -
Sanders resigns from Scappoose City Council
South County Spotlight - NewsCity accepting applications to fill city council seat vacated by Natalie Sanders -
St. Helens land sale to pot producers pending
South County Spotlight - NewsMore than two years after leasing site, city yet to receive lease payments, fees from marijuana grow… -
River City Children's Choir starts new season
South County Spotlight - NewsLynnda Fuller takes on role as new choir director, invites students to join the non-auditioned ensemble -
Oregon reports first vaping-related death
Portland Tribune - NewsInvestigators say resident died in July after using e-cigarette to inhale cannabis -
Hass makes it official: He's running for secretary of state
Portland Tribune - NewsWashington County senator says statewide office 'needs someone strong there.' -
Oregon DHS overwhelmed by applications for child welfare jobs
Portland Tribune - NewsAgency says more than 5,400 people want to fill 313 new jobs to help place foster children in new homes. -
Temps peak in the high 90s during heat wave
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Phishing scheme gains entry to Oregon Judicial Department emails
Portland Tribune - NewsPrivate information of more than 6,000 people was exposed, but none has been used inappropriately, the… -
County to hire health promotion specialist
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Cornelius Pass closure poses hazards
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St. Helens councilor files revised ethics complaint against…
South County Spotlight - NewsSteve Topaz's letter alleges St. Helens City Council broke meetings law; amends complaint to state agency -
Fresh ink
South County Spotlight - NewsScappoose student tours Portland screen press as part of T-shirt design contest grand prize -
Kitchen fire destroys Scappoose home
South County Spotlight - NewsResident and pet dog displaced but uninjured; fire caused by hot oil on stovetop -
St. Helens backs out of high school bond
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Jail wants to help former inmates stay out
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DA says his hands are tied on school district records
South County Spotlight - NewsAttorney-client privilege limits DA's authority to review Scappoose records release appeal -
Columbia 911 District files for judicial review of ballot typo
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Tourism planners assess status of initiative
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Scappoose on brink of house building phase
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Special session looms to fix death penalty changes
Portland Tribune - NewsLawmakers said legislation would not apply to previous cases, but DOJ said it might mean affect 30 inmates on… -
Oregon's Brown greets Jeff freshmen with billions for schools
Portland Tribune - NewsGovernor says new funding a 'total and complete game changer for eduction in Oregon.'
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Annexation vexation: Southwood Park decides its fate
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Hillsboro motorcyclist dies in crash with Beaverton man
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Rates slashed at state park RV campsites across Oregon
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Kinokuniya bookstore makes the leap from Japan to Portland
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Driver arrested during street racing mission, police say
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PPB: Man shoots tire during domestic disturbance
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Questions remain 6 months after Rainier teen's death
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Southwest MAX line hits some serious speed bumps
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Feds to spend millions battling opioid addiction in Oregon
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St. Helens woman arrested after crashing into two Tigard homes
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Battling concussions: Where's the trainer?
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Battling concussions: Solving a funding puzzle
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Head injuries push football player's life out of bounds
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