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Jun 15, 2018 South County Spotlight - News

Scappoose athletic director leaves district

Robert Medley to take job at Burns High School; recently resurfaced allegations against him brought to light

Jun 15, 2018 South County Spotlight - News

2018 My Fair Lady court announced

Pageant started as a way to recognize senior women for outstanding service in the community

Jun 14, 2018 South County Spotlight - News

When I grow up, I want to be ...

Students at Grant Watts Elementary School take part in annual career day expo

Jun 13, 2018 South County Spotlight - News

Search suspended for fisherman from Scappoose

Crews descend on Clatsop Spit in search of man reported missing Wednesday morning

Columbia County Spotlight

Sidney Allen selected as Elks Teen of the Month

South County Spotlight - News

Recent St. Helens High School graduate awarded monthly Elks Teen recognition
Port continues to chew name change options

South County Spotlight - News

Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association asks port to reconsider use of 'Columbia River' in new name
County develops environmental health program

South County Spotlight - News

Three employees needed to fill out new program within Public Health Department
New assistant principal joins St. Helens

South County Spotlight - News

Darcy Soto will join staff at St. Helens High School in the 2018-19 school year
Port courts Canadian biofuels company for Port Westward

South County Spotlight - News

Company continues to analyze U.S. market options, has not initiated formal talks with port
Ethics complaints lobbed at port commissioner

South County Spotlight - News

Brady Preheim files complaints with state ethics commission over Paulette Lichatowich's expenses, meeting…
Former interim school chief resigns

South County Spotlight - News

Ron Alley resigns from Scappoose School District after returning to previous admin position
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Highway 30

South County Spotlight - News

Rider is local pastor who suffered fractured skull, multiple broken bones after crash with car
Highway 6 crash claims life of Tillamook man

Forest Grove News-Times - News

His car crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying four Columbia County residents, police said.
2 arrested after 'combative' man resists officers

South County Spotlight - News

Investigation into domestic dispute in Columbia County ends with 'sedated' suspect, police say.
Scappoose student awarded $1K scholarship

South County Spotlight - News

Josiah Oliver to receive 2018 Don Coin Walrod Memorial Scholarship to pursue forestry studies
Columbia City woman to speak at PCC graduation

South County Spotlight - News

Awen Moon Gatten will speak about overcoming personal challenges to pursue education, personal passion
County development fees likely to increase

South County Spotlight - News

Columbia County not charging enough money to cover most building and planning fees, study shows
Lawmakers visit OMIC

South County Spotlight - News

State and local reps get glimpse of progress at manufacturing research center in Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE CLASS TRAVELS TO ASHLAND FOR SHAKESPEARE FEST

South County Spotlight - News

Scappoose High School students attend Oregon Shakespeare Festival after community groups help sponsor trip
St. Helens adjusts budget through fund transfers, supplemental…

South County Spotlight - News

City Council passes two interfund loans to help cover expenses in 2017-18 year
Man sentenced to prison in domestic violence case

South County Spotlight - News

Aaron T. Posey, in and out of jail since 2015, pleads guilty to assault, other charges in plea deal
Vernonia woman wins $100,000 in lottery

South County Spotlight - News

Ashley Smith, 24, wins $100,000 on Scratch-It ticket bought at family-owned market
42-acre Chapman Grange Road No. 1 wildfire 'fully contained'

South County Spotlight - News

Fire crews worked overnight to dig containment line around blaze that began Sunday afternoon; cause still…
Immunizations decrease despite 2014 state law

South County Spotlight - News

Columbia County rate of non-medical exemptions sits at 6 percent for the 2017-18 school year
Semi-truck and school bus crash reported in Rainier

South County Spotlight - News

No students hurt in crash; driver of semi-truck taken to hospital for minor injuries
2018 Rose Festival VIP winner chosen

Portland Tribune - News

The lucky winner in the Ultimate Rose Festival Experience Contest is from Aloha
Scappoose, St. Helens schools expect to carry on with OBOB

South County Spotlight - News

Inclusion of book about a transgender girl in popular reading competition prompts two Oregon districts to…
Ross Munro selected as Elks Teen of the Month

South County Spotlight - News

St. Helens High School senior selected for award based on involvment in school activities, academics
Port says it's losing business over fire safety rules

South County Spotlight - News

Agency says two aviation businesses backed out of development due to costs of fire suppression systems
Four killed in car crash on Highway 30 west of Clatskanie

South County Spotlight - News

A minivan traveling westbound was struck by a pickup truck while attempting a left turn
Closure of Highway 47 at Beaver Creek pushed back to August

Forest Grove News-Times - News

The delay is being made to accommodate the Vernonia Friendship Jamboree & Logging Show.
SUV crash causes roadside fire

South County Spotlight - News

Driver was able to get out of vehicle; no injuries reported by Columbia River Fire and Rescue
Recycling's big cost driving garbage rates

South County Spotlight - News

County says sorting plastic bags, disposable coffee cups and other garbage from recycling bins adds expenses
Friends of Scappoose Parks offically kicks off

South County Spotlight - News

Citizen group aimed at park improvement projects scheduled to hold second meeting in June
Scappoose PD to start using body cameras

South County Spotlight - News

Newly approved software upgrades will see new in-car dash cameras, body-worn cameras for all officers
St. Helens man pleads guilty to charges over death of girlfriend

South County Spotlight - News

Jeremy Milutin, 38, expected to be sentenced in Lane County on June 1; Milutin filed plea deal last week
DEQ fines St. Helens rock quarry

South County Spotlight - News

Eagle Star Rock Products in St. Helens fined $4,200 for stormwater violations last fall
Man arrested after assaulting woman at Scappoose stoplight

South County Spotlight - News

Troyman Duhaime, 35, arrested after girlfriend reported he approached her car and assaulted her
Scappoose schools hire interim superintendent

South County Spotlight - News

Board votes 5 to 2 to hire former employee with whom district settled discrimination lawsuit in 2012
Naked man rescued from Columbia River

South County Spotlight - News

Cowlitz County Sheriff's deputies saved a man who was very cold on Monday, May 28.

Regional News

Rainbows galore at 2018 Portland Pride Parade

Portland Tribune - News
100+ migrants in Oregon prison leaves lawmakers enraged

Portland Tribune - News
New dispensary uses city grant for apprenticeship program

Portland Tribune - News
Man gets 3 to 4 months for groping woman in PCC library

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon City Heritage Days returns for second year

Clackamas Review - News
Former Bank of Oswego execs sentenced to prison

Lake Oswego Review - News
Final defendant in Malheur takeover sentenced

Portland Tribune - Politics
Pair suspected of stealing 'at least' 200 identities

Portland Tribune - News
Fleet Week ships slowly sail out of Rose City

Portland Tribune - News
Two drivers arrested after street race in NE Portland

Portland Tribune - News
2 arrested after 'combative' man resists officers

South County Spotlight - News
Grand Floral Parade splashes through the wet weather

Portland Tribune - News
'FedEx Faker' strikes in Happy Valley, police say

Clackamas Review - News
Clock's ticking, derby still needs place to roll

Portland Tribune - Sports
55 arrested during Fleet Week sweeps

Portland Tribune - News
Clean sweep? Pitch A Tent reminds parade-goers of homeless

Portland Tribune - News
Bill sacrifices Willamette Falls sea lions to save salmon

Portland Tribune - News
Owner won't allow Newberg paper mill to reopen

Portland Tribune - News

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

Max's law shields young athletes

Portland Tribune - News
How Max's injury became Max's Law

Portland Tribune - News
Rattled: Oregon's Concussion Discussion is a joint project

Portland Tribune - News
Schools struggle to release concussion records

Portland Tribune - News
Concussions: Payoffs and perils for athletes, schools

Portland Tribune - News
Concussion project spurs student journalists, too

Portland Tribune - News
Making an impact: Concussions and student athletes

Portland Tribune - News
Aftermath: A life changed by brain injury

Portland Tribune - News

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Sports

Flying high, helping others

June 15, 2018 South County Spotlight - Sports Braden Johnson

Heart problems and nursing school can't slow Scappoose High grad Olivia McDaniel

Toman and Gross to play in 4A all-star series

June 15, 2018 South County Spotlight - Sports Miles Vance

State's best 4A ballplayers will play once Saturday and twice on Sunday in Roseburg

Fultano's Pizza rolls to victory in Tournament of Champions

South County Spotlight - Sports

Fultano's wins three straight times against Columbia County's best Majors teams
Scappoose's Kaylee Wegner signs to play at Southwestern Oregon

South County Spotlight - Sports

The graduated senior helped lead Scappoose girls basketball with her hard work
Six Scappoose softball players named to all-Cowapa first team

South County Spotlight - Sports

The Indians are honored after winning the Cowapa League yet again this spring
St. Helens infielders Dow, Mercier receive top all-league honors

South County Spotlight - Sports

Lions land two on all-Northwest Oregon second team, three on honorable mention
Ross and Sanford notch first main event wins at River City Speedway

South County Spotlight - Sports

Ross wins the Street Stock Division main, Sanford the Four Cylinder Division main
St. Helens' Mercier finishes strong at 5A/6A All-Star Series

South County Spotlight - Sports

The senior third baseman shows she belongs among the state's best softball players
Baseball playoffs wrap up with Class 4A, 5A and 6A championships on Saturday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for the final day of the 2018 high school baseball season
Still time to sign up for June 16 Columbia Century Challenge

South County Spotlight - Sports

Sign-ups are open now for the 100+miles bike ride through scenic Columbia County
Softball playoffs wrap up with Class 4A, 5A, 6A championships on Saturday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for the final day of the 2018 high school softball season
Columbia Century Challenge gets ready to ride June 16

South County Spotlight - Sports

Sign-ups are open now for the 100+miles bike ride through scenic Columbia County
Indians garner four first-team picks on all-league baseball

South County Spotlight - Sports

Seniors J.C. Gross, Jerad Toman joined by Breeler Mann, Logan Travis as all-stars
Lions' Rea makes all-NWOC in baseball

South County Spotlight - Sports

St. Helens sophomore shorstop led team in several categories during the spring
A look back in celebration at spring 2018

South County Spotlight - Sports

Take a look back at the Lions' and Indians' many great accomplishments this spring
Free youth football camp due at Scappoose High School Tuesday and Wednesday

South County Spotlight - Sports

The camp is open to players currently in grades 2-6 who live in the Scappoose School District
Lujan and McVae's main event wins highlight CCRA event

South County Spotlight - Sports

Local drivers Lujan and McVae set the pace in CCRA action on Friday in St. Helens
St. Helens softball bows out in play-in round

South County Spotlight - Sports

Hermiston gets the jump on Lions to win 10-5; late St. Helens flourish isn't enough
Camberg outjumps competition again at state

South County Spotlight - Sports

St. Helens senior shrugs off injury, captures high jump title at 5A state meet
Kavulich's distance double highlights Indians' run at state

South County Spotlight - Sports

Jones also shines as Indians take seventh at the Class 4A state track and field meet
Lions baseball bows out at Hood River Valley

South County Spotlight - Sports

After late streak earns Lions a Play-In, St. Helens struggles vs. HRV pitching
Indians fall to Rangers 5-4 in Play-In upset

South County Spotlight - Sports

Scappoose misses out on a 4A state playoff berth following Friday home defeat
Scappoose boys track rises up at state

South County Spotlight - Sports

Titles go to the Indians' 4 x 100 team and Scappoose distance ace John Kavulich
North Bend throws curve into Scappoose's softball playoff hopes

South County Spotlight - Sports

'Tough loss' at home ends Indians' season and the careers of six senior starters
Baseball playoffs kick into gear on Monday, Wednesday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for Monday's first-round state playoff contests and beyond
Softball playoffs open on Monday, Wednesday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for Monday's first-round state playoff contests and beyond

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Opinion

Letter: St. Helens' secret purchases

June 10, 2018 South County Spotlight - Opinion Nancy Whitney

'I am so sick of these backroom deals, executive privileges and 'secret and confidential' plans'

Letter: With faith and fellowship, Fred Luttrell inspired

June 09, 2018 South County Spotlight - Opinion Wayne Mayo

'We would do well ourselves to honor the life of Fred Luttrell by reconsidering the Resurrection and humble teachings of Jesus Christ. Fred's Lord. Fred's Savior'

Letter: Memorial Day reflections

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Let our departed heroes rest in peace, and may the families know that their sacrifice will never be forgotten'
Opinion: Scappoose school board plays risky game bringing Peterson back

South County Spotlight - Opinion

Returning Paul Peterson to even a temporary, one-year assignment as the superintendent of Scappoose schools further sets up the district to…
Letter: Change the sheriff culture

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Small woodland owners own close to the same amount of land in the county as all of the non-forested areas. We don't like crime or those…
Letter: Cattle exposed conscience

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'After Columbia Circuit Judge Ted Grove orders the cattle to be returned to its rightful owner, the county never complied. How does this…
Letter: Voting devalued

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'By reducing the steps, effort and identification required for someone to become a voter, we created the unintended, but very real,…
Dickerson: Now is the right time to retire

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'I especially wish to express my gratitude to my small, but dedicated staff who has stepped up to take us to a higher level'
Our Opinion: Concussion effort needs schools' help

South County Spotlight - Opinion

If educators truly care about the safety of the kids they teach, they should provide the requested records promptly so that this…
In defense of reporting on anonymous letter

South County Spotlight - Opinion

Despite criticism, publishing letter sent to school board was in interest of transparency, accountability
Letter: Lichatowich is 'sincerely dedicated'

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'I found Paulette Lichatowich one of the few sincerely dedicated individuals within the county who took a critical look at the many…
Letter: Too much pandering by county officials, elect Lichatowich

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Elected officials need to stop pandering to mindless corporations that have no real commitment to the well-being of our small patch of the…
Letter: Supporting re-election of Heimuller

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'We are so fortunate to have a leader in our community that gives back at every level'
Letter: Lichatowich is a 'breath of fresh air'

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'She holds to principles of transparency in government and the importance of keeping big money out of politics'
Letter: Johns best for county commissionerLetter: Johns best for county commissioner

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Kim has no interest in maligning other candidates; he intends to focus on building a better community'
Letter: Lichatowich has levelheaded leadership qualities

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'I have had the opportunity to work with her at both the Columbia County Food Bank and the Port of St. Helens, and she has demonstrated the…
Letter: Heimuller is best choice for county commission

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'After weighing both candidates' backgrounds, experience and vision for Columbia County, I have concluded that re-election of Henry…
Letter: Questions about Lichatowich's meetings, stipends

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'I would also like to know why she charged the taxpayers for 10 meeting fees to review a single, simple lease modification for one tenant…
Letter: Response to Larry Fair's criticisms of stipends, meetings

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'The writer makes general statements and embellishes descriptions of attendance at meetings and events where I was not the official…
Letter: To the point

South County Spotlight - Opinion

Sage advice from Dan Lindahl of Scappoose. Of note, this web introduction (there is a minimum character count) is likely far too long for…
Letter: Ferry crossing process

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'The questions fall into three categories: local district, transportation and possible funding'
Letter: In support of Lichatowich

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Vote for Paulette because she is the change we need for our county to thrive in a manner that benefits current and future residents'
Letter: Lichatowich would protect quality of life

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'As the county's population grows she supports the creation of new jobs for county residents by clean, responsible and reliable entities'
Letter: Political group pawns?

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Do our young people even know they being used by progressive liberal socialists to funnel their anti-constitutional agenda'
Letter: Urging vote for Lichatowich

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'She sees the future of Columbia County as growing in jobs and recreational opportunities that maintain our health and environment'
Letter: Scappoose school officials should support students' civic engagement

South County Spotlight - Opinion

'Why would our high school be punishing its students for getting involved in politics and for standing up for what they believe to be…

Features

Event envisioned to unite communities

June 12, 2018 South County Spotlight - Features Courtney Vaughn

Columbia Century Challenge is more than just a cyclist's dream, it's a steep, breathtaking climb through gorgeous back country woods

Scappoose Farmers' Market draws crowds, vendors

June 11, 2018 South County Spotlight - Features Nicole Thill-Pacheco

Interest from produce growers and vendors on the rise, as is attendance at Scappoose market each Saturday

Wendy Wilson: Still holding on

Gresham Outlook - Features

Famed musician and mom Wendy Wilson finds harmony while living in Camas, Washington.
Smart homes: Embracing the age of hi-tech living

South County Spotlight - Features

Smart home technology is an increasingly popular --- and affordable --- option for everyday homeowners.
The realm of uncertainty

South County Spotlight - Features

Family of 10-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is at the mercy of time, drug companies

Sustainable Life

EARTHTALK Apple scores well in review of greener Electronics Gadget Makers

June 17, 2018 Roddy Scheer, EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadget-making companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint?-Doug Greco, Newark, NJ

Visiting cattle mowing the lawn in pilot project

June 16, 2018 Elayna Yussen, Metro

Cows helping weed while they graze at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island

Sandy River Gorge preservation party

Oregon Nature Conservancy seeks volunteers to help with restoration project.
Chinese company also wants to restart Newberg paper mill

Mill could provide a market for Oregon's recycled paper now languishing in recycling centers; in a turnaround, owner now says it might sell to a new…
Farm groups question beehivesto justify solar panels on ag land

A solar project featuring honeybees in Oregon's Clackamas County is being appealed by farmland conservationists.
Let PGE control your thermostat(you'll save energy and money)

Program designed to allow utility company reduce electricity use during peak hours.
Xerces Society expands by uniting with Bee City USA

Portland-based conservation group will incorporate Bee City USA into its work, creating momentum in the pollinator movement.
Trump plan to force subsidies for coal plants would raise rates

In Senate hearing, Oregon's Ron Wyden elicits testimony from Trump energy regulator that rates could rise $32 billion or more nationally.
Destruction of mill appears imminent

Westrock puts conditions on potential sale that require buyer to destroy equipment critical to future operations
¡Explorando at Thomas Cully Park!

Learn about the Columbia Slough watershed and help support a new park at this family-friendly event.
Investigation probes health and environmental impacts from railroad tie plant in The Dalles

Blacks are more vulnerable to breathing creosote fumes because of genetic makeup, report notes.
EarthTalk: Green pet burials

My vet tells me my 18-year-old cat is nearing the end of her life and I'm wondering what my options are for a green-friendly burial?-Sandy Monroe,…
Preserve the Wonder campaign ends on high note

Friends of the Columbia Gorge raise enough to buy and protect seven prized parcels in gorge; campaign also elicits donation of eighth site.
The art of recycling and reusing

Learn about reducing, reusing and recycling this Sunday at Reuse-A-Palooza.
Owner won't allow Newberg paper mill to reopen

Would-be buyer says he'd reopen the mill and use Oregon's recycled paper as raw material, but mill owner insists on destroying the papermaking…
Bill sacrifices Willamette Falls sea lions to save salmon

Schrader calls for 100 mammals to be killed each year by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Lawmakers begin cap and trade discussions

The state joint legislative committee on carbon pricing heard from an expert who said a well-crafted carbon-pricing plan could be good for the…
ADUs OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE? THINK AGAIN

Startup led by former city urban renewal director creates innovative model that requires no cash down for units
Dyno Nobel, Inc. ordered to pay $250,000 for failing to notify federal authorities of anhydrous ammonia discharges

Company operates a urea plant near St. Helens; discharges caused complaints of odor and irritation from residents.
Portland gardeners can learn to save seeds

Grow Portland offers introductory classes for those who want to learn the art of seed sharing.
Article charges DEQ with lax enforcement of toxic air emissions in The Dalles

Investigative series by Cascadia Times raises questions about the operations of AmeriTies at its plant in the Columbia Gorge community.
EarthTalk: Artificially inseminating endangered species?

Dear EarthTalk: Can fertility techniques pioneered for humans or other animals be used to try to bring back endangered wildlife species? - James E.,…
Columbia Gorge commission reviewing future of scenic area

Lots at stake as authorities tackle a once-per-decade review of management plan for this precious natural area.
Developer pays tax, utility bills at Willamette Falls

Falls Legacy LLC still owes $200,000 for delinquent account related to the 23-acre site in Oregon City
Snowy plovers spotted for first time in decades in key coastal area

Western snowy plovers, found nesting in Fort Stevens State Park, were listed as a threatened species in 1993.
East Council Creek open house to be held in Cornelius

The public will get a chance to see 'final' proposed design elements for the natural area.

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