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South County Spotlight - News
Scappoose summer reading kicks off this weekend
The Scappoose Public Library's annual summer reading program kicks off with an event Saturday, June 12.
Columbia County Spotlight
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Rent, fires, taxes and energy vie for votes as Legislature nears…
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislative leaders try to ferry a pile of proposals through votes as two parties strike unease balance on… -
Video offers tips on buying salmon from Columbia River tribes
South County Spotlight - NewsRegistered dietitian with OSU Extension in Clackamas County says fish typically available through early… -
Scappoose Police Log: May 30-June 6, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsThis week's calls include: a stolen motorcycle, a serial trespasser and unwanted license plate removal. -
St. Helens Police Log: May 20-June 4, 2021
South County Spotlight - NewsOver two weeks, calls include: reckless endangerment, lying to police and a stolen cargo trailer. -
St. Helens summer reading starts June 21
South County Spotlight - NewsPrograms for kids and adults run until Aug. 14, participants can sign up online or at the library. -
Brown: 'Normalcy' in sight as Oregon approaches vaccination goal
South County Spotlight - NewsGaps remain in governor's push to reopen as parts of the state still have many people reluctant to get a… -
Inmate dies in Columbia County jail
South County Spotlight - NewsSheriff's office says death of 54-year-old Bryan Dearden was 'apparent suicide' -
Bonamici talks workforce development, infrastructure needs
South County Spotlight - NewsCongresswoman seeks federal funding for local business resource center, Rainier pedestrian improvements -
Oregon House expels Rep. Nearman for role in Capitol breach
South County Spotlight - NewsMid-Valley Republican is first in state history to lose his seat for 'disorderly behavior.' -
Miniboat officially christened at Columbia City Elementary School
South County Spotlight - NewsFifth-grade students, along with their teacher, attended the christening ceremony. -
St. Helens High School band, choir receive high honors
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Wind Ensemble and Chor Leonis choir received Superior ratings from the OSAA. -
Washington data bolsters Columbia County vaccination rate
South County Spotlight - NewsData from Washington state shows at least 1,866 Columbia County residents have been vaccinated across the… -
Oregon ends prescription for pseudoephedrine medicines
South County Spotlight - NewsNew law, which starts Jan. 1, still keeps them behind the counter and requires photo ID for purchases. -
CC Rider to cut multiple lines
South County Spotlight - NewsCounty commissioners tentatively approve suspending three routes, changing Dial-a-Ride fares -
Speaker removes Rep. Witt from 3 Oregon House committees
South County Spotlight - NewsAction follows panel's deadlock on discipline for his violation of a rule against hostile work environment -
St. Helens public works director has plenty on his plate
South County Spotlight - NewsMouhamad Zaher, on the job since November, looks ahead to several ambitious projects. -
Scappoose students graduate
South County Spotlight - NewsThe class of 2021 graduated from Scappoose High School in a ceremony Saturday, June 5. -
Brown sets June 21 target to end COVID-19 limits in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsEven as the pandemic remains a 'shadow,' governor expects state to 'fully open' if vaccination rates climb. -
Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate
South County Spotlight - NewsAmount is higher than Gov. Brown proposed six months ago; corporate kicker may boost it further. -
Family, law enforcement continue search for Ralph Brown
South County Spotlight - NewsThe former school administrator, school board member, and Cornelius mayor is still missing. -
Columbia County district attorney hires new chief deputy
South County Spotlight - NewsJeff Auxier said his office has hired Kristen Hoffmeyer from the Oregon Department of Justice. -
13 Nights on the River runs through August in St. Helens
South County Spotlight - NewsThis year, the event will feature a vaccination station where you can enjoy music and get a COVID-19 shot. -
Republican lawmakers take aim at new gun storage law
South County Spotlight - NewsThey start the petition process to gather signatures to compel a statewide vote in November 2022. -
Legislature OKs Juneteenth state holiday starting in 2022
South County Spotlight - NewsSenator says 'sense of hope keeps the community going' as he shows family photos that tell Black history. -
Series: How COVID made a bad situation worse in Oregon's schools
South County Spotlight - NewsPamplin Media Group and its partners examine the impacts that COVID-19 had on schools, and we sought… -
County-by-county impact of political redistricting to be…
South County Spotlight - NewsLegislative committees invite testimony from experts to live-streamed regional hearings. -
Lawmakers grind their way toward 'sine die'
South County Spotlight - NewsWith two dozen days are left in the 2021 session, a frenzy of activity expected to move legislation. -
Legislature votes to continue to-go cocktails in Oregon
South County Spotlight - NewsService began as an economic lifeline for restaurants and bars during pandemic; new start date is Jan. 1. -
Witt violated harassment rule with texts, committee finds
South County Spotlight - NewsThe House Conduct Committee said Brad Witt's intent was not relevant to whether he created a hostile work… -
OHSU project seeks to increase HPV vaccinations
South County Spotlight - NewsLess than a third of Columbia County kids received HPV vaccines by 13th birthday -
Generous grant will generate greenhouse at Sauvie Island School
South County Spotlight - NewsThe original greenhouse, which supplied annual plant sales, collapsed during this year's heavy snowfall. -
Oregon legislature makes noose display an intimidation crime
South County Spotlight - NewsOregon House clears bill on 54-0 vote; three Republicans fail to respond to roll call despite repeated… -
Promoting vaccines in Columbia County
South County Spotlight - NewsAs demand has decreased, public health staff are focusing on encouraging people to get vaccinated -
Trojan Park reopens in time for summer
South County Spotlight - NewsThe 75-acre park is one of the many Portland General Electric parks found in the region. -
Students in Scappoose have online option this fall
South County Spotlight - NewsThe Scappoose Online Academy is being offered for students who wish to continue learning online. -
Historic cemeteries want to leave Confederate flag out of…
South County Spotlight - NewsPolicy adopted in October 2020 recommends against placing controversial flag on graves of Confederate…
Regional News
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Oregon lawmakers mourn death of state senator's wife
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Lawmakers mull $30M for I-5 bridge bottleneck in Wilsonville
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Clackamas County homeless funding cuts averted, leaders say
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'I just can't let it rest': Solving Barbara Tucker's murder
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West Linn cop whose false info spurred Fesser arrest resigns
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Portland artificial intelligence start-up nets $4.8M
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Contest seeks artists' help to prevent Oregon wildfires
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Brown declares drought state of emergency in eastern Oregon
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Skeleton found in LO home, but nothing sinister suspected
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Manslaughter case closed as Portland cops investigate brawl
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Portland Community College manufacturing center ramps up
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Wilsonville man gets 18 years for attempted murder of mother
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Inmate dies in 'apparent suicide' at Columbia County jail
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'Twilight' promenade honored for role in Oregon film history
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Historic Oregon post office destroyed by flames
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$40M in public funds wanted for 500-unit Oregon City project
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Poll: White supremacy has support, sympathy in Oregon
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Oregon House expels Rep. Nearman for role in Capitol breach
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