Columbia County's Latest News
June 18, 2013
Tuesday crash closes Highway 30
by
A two-car crash occurring at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Highway 30 east of the Rock Point weigh station has resulted in a highway closure and the summons of Lifeflight support. More details as…
June 14, 2013
Scappoose school board tackles sex ed
by
Controversial curriculum back on the front burner after being rejected four years earlier Following a four-month review of state-recommended sexuality education curriculums for grades six…
June 14, 2013
DA questions Butts' continued stay at state hospital
by
It’s been just over three months since accused cop killer Daniel A. Butts was sent back to the Oregon State Hospital for treatment. Now, prosecutors say it’s time for him to come back to the…
June 14, 2013
School board approves district budget
by
Only four school days cut this year after eight were cut last year The recently approved St. Helens School District Budget will bring back four school days and two teachers. Not everyone is…
June 14, 2013
Highway 30 roadwork to cause lane reductions, closures
by
Summer construction on area roadways spells likely delays for local motorists Cornelius Pass Road will be closed Monday, June 17, at 8 p.m. to all traffic traveling to and from Highway 30 until…
June 07, 2013
A return to traditions
by
NARA center uses Native American traditions to treat addiction Hidden on the side of Highway 30 near Cornelius Pass Road is a substance abuse treatment center with an uncommon mission. The…
June 07, 2013
Jail capacity drops, leaving fewer beds for local offenders
by
If county approves sheriff and DA recommendations, Columbia County Jail will go down to 25 local beds Columbia County Jail today can house 65 local inmates. Beginning July 1, that number could…
June 07, 2013
County-based job services company pulls stakes
by
Sustained cuts in federal spending for job search services prompts decision The private company that has provided Columbia County residents with job assistance and employment skills for more…
June 07, 2013
Reports reveal more details about fatal shooting
by
DA rules trooper was justified to use lethal force against armed suspect Witnesses who saw a St. Helens man minutes before he was driven off the road and fatally shot by an Oregon State Police…
June 07, 2013
Seniors, disabled feel weight of transit cuts
by
Challenge of finding new funds difficult in light of other county priorities In the two months since the Columbia County Rider public transit system enacted sweeping cuts, it has become clear to…
Jun 07, 2013
Clatsaknie man convicted in child sex abuse case
by
A jury found a Clatskanie man guilty on 47 counts in a child sex abuse case June 4. George Nick Lammi, 57, was first arrested in 2011 for crimes committed against a child under the age of 12…
Jun 07, 2013
DEQ issues draft permits for coal facility
by
Hearings on Ambre Energys draft permits planned July 9 in Portland and Hermiston Plans to build a coal export terminal along the Columbia River, which include the construction of a transloading…
Jun 07, 2013
Aguirre named St. Helens Highs new principal
by
In role as assistant principal for past five years, Aguirre is a familiar face St. Helens School District Superintendent Mark Davalos on Wednesday announced the hiring of BG Aguirre as St.…
Jun 07, 2013
Skatepark contractor in hot water with city
by
Delays and a proposed redesign place Grindline and Scappoose officials at odds The Scappoose skatepark is overdue for a much-needed remodel, and so far city officials are unimpressed—even…
Jun 07, 2013
Students spin for food bank at 'Throwathon'
by
St. Helens High School students craft ceramic bowls for the Oregon Food Bank The St. Helens High School ceramics department hosted a pottery-making event called Throwathon on June 5 to help…
Jun 07, 2013
Car vs. log truck injures woman, closes highway
by
A Birkenfeld woman is in the hospital with serious injuries following an early morning collision with an unloaded log truck on Highway 202 June 5. Sarah Naeve, 26, was driving eastbound on…
Jun 07, 2013
Local speaker advances to international competition
by
Holdridge cracks into ranks of elite speakers and competes on the world stage in August Ronda Holdridge has been competing at public speaking events for the past three years. At the Ambridge…
May 31, 2013
Rails project could link Columbia County to coast
by
Rugged Salmonberry Corridor extends county's reach and is a lure for outdoor enthusiasts A railway line that once advertised it could bring passengers within one block of the Pacific Ocean for…
May 31, 2013
DEQ issues draft permits for coal facility
by
Hearings on Ambre Energy's draft permits planned July 9 in Portland and Hermiston Plans to build a coal export terminal along the Columbia River, which include the construction of a transloading…
May 31, 2013
Holiday weekend traffic fatalities up from last year
by
According to Oregon State Police, preliminary statistics for the Memorial Day holiday weekend indicate an increase in traffic fatalities compared to last year’s total. Last year, three people…
