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‘Landmark Year’: Clatskanie Farmer Collective Growing

  The Clatskanie Farmer Collective, formerly the Clatskanie Farmers Market, has crunched the numbers for 2023, and this year brought growth in sales and a new brand to the organization. Clatskanie Farmer Collective Executive Director Jasmine Lillich explained why they thought now was the perfect time to rebrand under the new name. “The Clatskanie Farmer

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Approved Killing Of Sea Lions In The Columbia River Likely To Begin Next Week

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — The Columbia River’s first federally approved sea lion killings of 2024 will likely begin next week, NOAA Fisheries told KOIN 6 News. The sea lion “removals” or “cullings” are carried out by state and tribal officials each year to protect the threatened and endangered salmon that inhabit the river and

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Expect Delays Along Both Directions Of I-5, Near Vader March 11-12

Travelers who use Interstate 5 near Vader in Lewis County should plan ahead for delays, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Beginning Monday, March 11, bridge maintenance crews working for WSDOT will temporarily close a single lane along both spans of the I-5 Cowlitz River bridges. “These closures

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Cowlitz County McDonald’s Stabbing Suspect Who Attacked Father, Son Sentenced To 22 Years

The 19-year-old Longview man who was part of a violent assault on a father and his teenage son outside the Kelso McDonald’s last month was sentenced to over 20 years Tuesday afternoon. Kamrin Alexander Kerr pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree assault and felony harassment for his involvement, said Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney Ryan

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Opportunity: Positions Open For St. Helens Parks & Trails Commission

The St. Helens Parks & Trails Commission is currently taking applications from individuals who are interested in matters pertaining to the operation, planning, development, improvement, beautification, and maintenance of public parks and trails in St. Helens. The city encourages interested parties to share ideas with this very important commission. There are currently two vacancies on

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Grant Secured: Clatskanie Middle/High School Receives Funding

Clatskanie School District received $250,000 in funds from the State of Oregon through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant. The grant funds will go toward supporting the expansion of Clatskanie Middle/High School’s (CMHS) Automotive/ Manufacturing Program of Study. CMHS Principal Laurie Maughan gave insight into how the school was able to secure the

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Construction Anticipated At Intersection Of First, St. Helens Streets

  More construction is anticipated to start soon in St. Helens as the city redevelops its historic Riverfront District. A contract was awarded for the underground utility work on South First and St. Helens Street during a city council meeting on Wednesday, March 6. According to city officials, Lake Oswego-based Landis and Landis Construction, LLC

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