Retirement Living Spring 2022
A Special Section Publication produced by The Pamplin Media Group - All Rights Reserved -…
Jun 29, 2022
South County Spotlight - News
Bells to ring in St. Helens, beyond on Independence Day
Bell ringing, at 2 p.m., July 4, will commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Columbia County Spotlight
-
Survey: Wildfire fears eased after spring rains soak Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsNearly 80% of respondents had moderate or great concern about the loss of public forestland. -
St. Helens Senior Center executive director to retire
South County Spotlight - NewsKathy Innocenti became executive director at the senior center in March 2019. -
Games & Puzzle Corner
South County Spotlight - NewsLooking to play some games? We've got you covered with mini-crosswords, word searches, and sudoku! -
Deputy DA appointed judge
South County Spotlight - NewsDenise Keppinger replaces Ted Grove on Columbia County Circuit Court bench. -
Rescue units pull man, woman from Columbia River
South County Spotlight - NewsThe two, found clinging to a wood piling just inside the Multnomah Channel, are safe thanks to protective… -
Scappoose breaks ground on turf field
South County Spotlight - NewsCommunity raised more than $1 million for new field at Scappoose High School. -
Kids' workshop performs 'Woolly and Hopper'
South County Spotlight - NewsShoeString Community Players adapted a children's book by a St. Helens resident for the stage. -
Quip City: Why Johnson called Portland the 'city of roaches'
South County Spotlight - NewsUpdate: Johnson says comment was about 'trash, not people.' Calls criticism of her comments 'false outrage.' -
East vs. west meets left vs. right in 5th District race
South County Spotlight - NewsAbortion likely to be big issue in the election after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. -
Emergency repairs on NW Reeder Road made Wednesday
South County Spotlight - NewsThe repair schedule changed after high traffic to Sauvie Island beaches during a heat wave. -
Scappoose Police Log: 'Sorry' shoplifter gives back stolen wares
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Police Department responded to calls for service from May 23-June 11, 2022. -
Minimum wage will increase July 1 in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsWages will increase to $14.75 for much of the Portland area, $13.50 for outlying areas. -
Hot temps don't get in the way of Citizen's Day in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsMcCormick Park hosted Citizen's Day on June 25, complete with a barbecue, car show, music and vendors. -
Man sets wheelchair world record on Sauvie Island
South County Spotlight - NewsIan Mackay rode 184.4 miles in 24 hours using a mouth-controlled motorized wheelchair. -
Survey: Majority of Oregonians support stricter gun laws
South County Spotlight - NewsResidents of state are more polarized on issue than nationally based on political party affiliation. -
Historic Klondike Tavern in St. Helens reopens to the public
South County Spotlight - NewsGrant money will help to revitalize the Klondike Tavern, which re-opened Friday, June 24. -
New Hatfield biography focuses on early years, governorship
South County Spotlight - NewsWith Senate papers due to open, historian praises 'admirable leadership,' but also touches on later scandals. -
U.S. Supreme Court overturns reproductive rights
South County Spotlight - NewsOregon reactions roll in on the ruling that ends federal guarantees of a woman's right to choose. -
New principal tapped for Otto Petersen Elementary School
South County Spotlight - NewsAnita Hansen, a special education teacher in the Hillsboro School District, will replace Jenneca Crocker. -
Columbia County Fair and Rodeo set for July 20-24
South County Spotlight - NewsEvent will include some favorite features that were missing from last year's fair. -
The Delines - Amy Boone, Willy Vlautin - celebrate new album
South County Spotlight - News'The Sea Drift,' coming out June 24, marks full return of 'strength' and 'confidence' for Boone after bad… -
Oregonians send aid to Ukrainians, with love
South County Spotlight - NewsHappy Valley woman mobilizes friends to create nonprofit, provide supplies and bread for war-ravaged country -
Deja Fitzwater crowned Miss Oregon's Outstanding Teen 2022
South County Spotlight - NewsTigard High School student, 17-year-old Clackamas County resident will attend national pageant in August -
St. Helens ready to launch another Fourth of July bash
South County Spotlight - NewsWhile funding for future events is not certain, the City Council agreed to pay $20,000 for this year's event. -
Developer seeks to build RV park at Warren golf course
South County Spotlight - NewsProposal would add 103 RV parking spaces to the nine-hole golf course, which closed after similar attempt in… -
St. Helens Police Log: Suspected vehicle thief arrested
South County Spotlight - NewsThe St. Helens Police Department lists calls for service between May 29-June 6, 2022. -
Pride event planned for June 25 in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsOrganizers to celebrate LGBTQ community with demonstration and picnic in St. Helens. -
Oregon senators: Only Congress can safeguard gay rights
South County Spotlight - NewsAdvocates join Merkley and Wyden to say state laws and Supreme Court decisions are not enough to end legal… -
Oregon House speaker shuffles committee assignments
South County Spotlight - NewsEconomic Development, Housing, Judiciary and others get new lineups in a potential preview of 2023. -
Not all public employees get Juneteenth as paid holiday
South County Spotlight - NewsOak Lodge Water workers formally encourage district to follow most other public-sector employers in area -
Citizen's Day in the Park set for June 25 at McCormick Park
South County Spotlight - NewsThe annual event in St. Helens includes a barbecue, music and vendors, as well as a car show. -
Proof of eligibility for 'Safe Harbor' eviction protection due…
South County Spotlight - NewsMoratorium for tenants with pending rent assistance applications expires Sept. 30. -
Scappoose limits fireworks to July 2-6 and New Year's
South County Spotlight - NewsCity is planning to partner with fire district to increase enforcement on illegal fireworks. -
St. Helens takes step toward fixing failed reservoir
South County Spotlight - NewsA legal settlement allows the city to move forward with repairing the reservoir, which suffered from leakage. -
New chief starts in Scappoose
South County Spotlight - NewsSteven Lougal says hiring more police officers is his top priority, as department has multiple vacant… -
Betsy Johnson back at old stomping grounds for St. Helens rally
South County Spotlight - NewsThe former state senator and gubernatorial hopeful met supporters at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on…
Regional News
-
In abortion access fight, Oregon has a tool unlike any other
Portland Tribune - News -
Quip City: Why Johnson called Portland the 'city of roaches'
Portland Tribune - News -
Minimum wage will increase July 1 in Oregon
Newberg Graphic - News -
Governor stands firm: Local access to abortion will stay
Portland Tribune - News -
TriMet dealing with assaults, staffing shortage
Portland Tribune - News -
Willamette Cove temporarily closed for environmental sampling
Portland Tribune - News -
Oregon House speaker shuffles committee assignments
Portland Tribune - News -
Oregon senators: Only Congress can safeguard gay rights
Portland Tribune - News -
Expert: Money alone will not solve Portland's homeless crisis
Portland Tribune - News -
Cirque redux: Iconic French-Canadian circus returns
Portland Tribune - Features -
PDX resumes four international flight routes, adds new one
Portland Tribune - News -
Wild west may settle partisan power in Salem
Portland Tribune - News -
Schrader votes against one of two federal gun bills
Portland Tribune - News -
5th District Congress race split politically, geographically
Portland Tribune - News -
New and very different USS Oregon joins the U.S. Navy
Portland Tribune - News -
Women win: Big trend in Oregon primary as voters leaned their way
Portland Tribune - News -
Ukrainian refugees start new life in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego Review - News -
Merkley tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus
Portland Tribune - News
Daily News Where you Live
Special Interest
