Retirement Living Spring 2022
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May 16, 2022
South County Spotlight - News
St. Helens High Wind Ensemble notches state championship
St. Helens overtook West Albany, a perennial favorite, to capture the title at Oregon State University.
Columbia County Spotlight
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Smith, Niles lead in Columbia County commissioner race
South County Spotlight - NewsNo candidate cleared the 50% mark. The top two vote-getters will advance to the November election. -
Stout snags Republican nomination in House District 31
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Columbia City Republican will head to his third straight general election. -
Columbia City voters approve tax levy for police
South County Spotlight - NewsThe rate is increasing, but despite that, voters appear to be supporting the measure by a wider margin than… -
St. Helens Police Log: Assault, vandalism reported on Crouse Way
South County Spotlight - NewsThe St. Helens Police Department runs down calls for service from April 22-May 3, 2022. -
Primary is end of beginning of 2022 election
South County Spotlight - NewsFormer Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) iwill start running for governor backed by $1.75 million in… -
Official RSVP program to end this year
South County Spotlight - NewsCRF&R will no longer sponsor senior volunteer program, but federal policy means no one else can take over for… -
Oregon International Air Show takes flight this weekend
South County Spotlight - NewsThe event returns to the Hillsboro Airport for the first time since 2018, with an all-female lineup. -
Columbia County students honored in 'If I Were Mayor' contest
South County Spotlight - NewsAll three of St. Helens' first-place winners made the podium at the state level for the Oregon Mayors… -
Oregon leaders worried by mega-drought fire season
South County Spotlight - NewsThe sustained dry periods make trees and other vegetation more likely to ignite if hit by lighting or human… -
Committee OKs St. Helens budget, adding back youth librarian
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Budget Committee, meeting May 12, approved a budget that also adds two police officers. -
Political notebook: Schrader trouble, Kristof cash, more
South County Spotlight - NewsPolitical moves continue as the May 17 primary election voting deadline nears. -
Port of Columbia County officially terminates NWIW lease option
South County Spotlight - NewsPort commissioners terminated their legal agreement with Northwest Innovation Works. -
Oregon concedes housing love-letter ban is unconstitutional
South County Spotlight - NewsState attorney general's office agrees to pay Realtors $64,000 for costs in fighting legislation seeking to… -
Columbia Arts Guild hosting spring show
South County Spotlight - NewsSpring art show planned for Saturday, May 14 at the St. Helens Community Center. -
St. Helens eyes Central Waterfront improvements
South County Spotlight - NewsImprovements include addressing the city's 39-acre wastewater treatment plant facility. -
Spirit Mountain funds Oregon inmates working in prison gardens
South County Spotlight - News$7,500 grant restarts nonprofit Lettuce Grow's programs in correctional facilities whose participants have… -
Primary vote counting could drag into June
South County Spotlight - NewsA new Oregon law allows mail-in votes to be counted if they arrive at election offices a week after the May… -
BLM announces $586k for Columbia County
South County Spotlight - NewsBureau of Land Management distributes funds from timber revenues to 18 Oregon counties -
St. Helens city website taken down by attack
South County Spotlight - NewsUPDATE: The city says data is still safe and secure. Web service has been restored. -
Decision time in Columbia County as May 17 primary approaches
South County Spotlight - NewsJust over a week remains before voters select candidates for state and local seats. -
LUBA rejects Columbia County's rezone approval
South County Spotlight - NewsAppeals board finds county did not have sufficient evidence to approve 837-acre rezone. -
Proposed St. Helens budget to get close scrutiny May 12
South County Spotlight - NewsThe city budget committee will explore a proposed budget and will look at changes to the library and the… -
Nonprofit's event space embroils Oregon gubernatorial candidates
South County Spotlight - NewsAttorney general says tax-exempt group typically can provide venue for in-kind contributions, as long as… -
Columbia City asks voters to fund police levy
South County Spotlight - NewsBallot measure 5-287 would increase property tax levy over last five-year levy. -
Columbia County commissioner candidates attend forum
South County Spotlight - NewsRainier Chamber of Commerce hosts forum to question four candidates for Columbia County Board of Commissioners -
St. Helens City Council OKs tourism contract for Tina Curry
South County Spotlight - NewsThe council voted unanimously to approve a contract and expressed satisfaction with a recently released audit. -
Survey open for community health needs assessment
South County Spotlight - NewsPublic health officials seek community input on 'strengths, needs and challenges impacting health.' -
Poll: Drazan tops list of Republicans for Oregon governor
South County Spotlight - NewsMore than 25% still undecided, but former House leader emerges from 19-candidate field with 19% of sample. -
Scappoose drama program ends year with Charlie Brown
South County Spotlight - NewsScappoose thespians performed 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' for spring musical. -
Friends, family honor 101-year-old Scappoose woman
South County Spotlight - NewsA birthday bash for longtime resident Millie Gobel was held Tuesday at Brookdale Rose Valley. -
St. Helens Garden Club to hold plant sale Saturday
South County Spotlight - NewsThis is the big annual fundraiser for the group, which helps maintain park areas and historic places. -
Tourism audit focus of May 4 St. Helens City Council meeting
South County Spotlight - NewsThe topic of a recently released audit and a new contract for event coordinator Tina Curry will be discussed… -
Portland Community College's OMIC director to leave
South County Spotlight - NewsAndrew Lattanner will leave training center at the end of May, after nearly three years as director. -
St. Helens Police Log: Boat stolen on River Street
South County Spotlight - NewsThe St. Helens Police Department lists some notable calls for service from April 16-28, 2022. -
Scappoose Police Log: Deli worker busted stealing from register
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Police Department rounds up calls for service from April 11-28, 2022. -
Asian Oregonians report bias crimes, discrimination
South County Spotlight - NewsRecent survey finds nearly half of respondents experienced race-based harassment or threats
Regional News
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Governor: Kotek, Drazan jump to early leads
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Oregon Trail Rally returns to Portland May 20-22
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Abortion bombshell rocks political world
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Freelance journalist faces five bias crime charges
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Primary voting heats up one week before election
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Primary vote counting could drag into June
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Main takeaways from KOIN, Pamplin Oregon GOP governor's debate
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President Biden to visit Portland area next week
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Weeks before primary, 'undecided' leads GOP governor's race
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Senator visits Milwaukie to celebrate planned Kellogg Dam removal
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Wyden, Merkley vote to confirm Jackson for Supreme Court
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Internment remembered on 80th anniversary
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Oregon Zoo welcomes first condor chick of 2022
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Where to see cherry blossoms locally
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Is serving in the Oregon Legislature a rich man's game?
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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health to revise COVID-19 workplace…
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Five ways to help Ukraine's hospitals and health workers
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Deadline finally here for emergency rental assistance
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