March 2024

Scappoose Schools Enhance Security After Non-Credible Snapchat Threat

Scappoose School District heightened its security Friday after a vague threat surfaced on Snapchat, with officials and law enforcement quick to address concerns assuring that the safety risk to students was minimal. According to KOIN, Superintendent Tim Porter emphasized, “We understand that situations like these can be concerning, but please be assured that we are taking […]

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SHPD: Police Seek Assistance To Identify Reckless Driver

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On March 2, at approximately 9:49 p.m., St. Helens Police Department officers responded to a single vehicle crash at Pour House, 2098 Old Portland Road, St. Helens. The driver fled from the location before officers arrived. Witnesses described the suspect as a younger white male driving a green diesel pickup truck, possibly a Ford F-350

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If All Goes Well, St. Helens Could See Up To 1,000 New Jobs With Solar Company Expansion

St. Helens Senior Center Promises An ‘Enchanting’ Auction, Dinner This May

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It’s going to be an “enchanted” evening at the St. Helens Senior Center, Saturday, May 18, during the 2024 dinner and auction, with doors opening to the public at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are already on sale for the event, which will feature a live and silent auction, dance and music, “rustic and hearty” food and

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Columbia County Schools Report That Snapchat Threat Is Resolved

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Columbia County students saw increased security during the school day as law enforcement investigated a threat against county schools posted on the social media platform Snapchat. On Friday, March 1, three of Columbia County’s four school districts — Scappoose School District, Rainier School District and Clatskanie School District — notified community members of a nonspecific threat made

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Developing: NXTClean Fuels asks Port For Rent Reduction

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NXTClean Fuels, also known as NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc., has petitioned the Port of Columbia County to decrease its monthly rent following the accident that saw a tug boat run into the dock at Port Westward. The petition requests that the monthly rent be decreased from $108,497 to $15,000. However, according to records provided to

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Can Ridgefield Roads Handle An In-N-Out, Costco Combo? Citizens Share Concerns

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PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Following Friday’s announcement that the popular burger chain In-N-Out plans to build its first Washington location in the same shopping center as Ridgefield’s looming 151,000-square-foot Costco , local citizens are questioning if the rural city’s infrastructure is prepared to manage the traffic. Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart told KOIN 6 News that the city is

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Daffodils And Missouri Ozarks!

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Daffodils aren’t native to the region, but they are a relatively benign and flashy addition that appear at this time of year. One of the things I love the most about the Columbia-Pacific region is that our winters never last too terribly long. Growing up in the Missouri Ozarks, I was used to freezing temperatures

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Rough Roads Lead To Speed Change Recommendation On Southbound I-5

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) rolled out reduced speed recommendation signs due to rough conditions on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 between Ridgefield and the Interstate 205 interchange. During the week of Feb. 20, WSDOT crews installed a series of rough road and speed limit recommendations from milepost 14.32 to milepost 8.6.

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If All Goes Well, St. Helens Could See Up To 1,000 New Jobs With Solar Company Expansion

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