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Group pitches disc golf plans to St. Helens councilWed, May 23, 2012
The satisfying “clink” of a small Frisbee-like disc flying on-target into a metal basket clashed with an exasperated sigh and a hard “thunk” as another disc golfer threw his own disc wildly off course … More »Group pitches disc golf plans to St. Helens council
Maygra, Mayo will challenge current county commissioners …Wed, May 23, 2012
Columbia County Commissioners Earl Fisher and Tony Hyde won the most votes in the May 15 primary election, but because they failed to secure a majority of nods for their respective seats, each incumbent … More »Maygra, Mayo will challenge current county commissioners in November
Scappoose, St. Helens plan Memorial Day ceremoniesWed, May 23, 2012
Both Scappoose and St. Helens are preparing for Memorial Day services on the upcoming holiday. The Scappoose Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4362, will hold a 10:30 a.m. memorial service on May 28 at the … More »Scappoose, St. Helens plan Memorial Day ceremonies
Crash into gas line nets drunk driving chargeWed, May 23, 2012
A St. Helens man was arrested on a variety of charges including driving while intoxicated after he reportedly ran his car into a natural gas regulator near the Scappoose Fred Meyer on May 15, sparking … More »Crash into gas line nets drunk driving charge
St. Helens stabbing suspect charged with murderWed, May 23, 2012
The mental health patient suspected of stabbing his caseworker to death in St. Helens was charged with murder May 24, as he remains hospitalized with apparent self-inflicted knife wounds to his neck. As … More »St. Helens stabbing suspect charged with murder
Hungry sea lions not all bark – they bite, tooWed, May 23, 2012
A few sea lions spotted lounging in the St. Helens Marina this month have attracted a lot of attention in town. But on May 16, one of the visiting creatures seemed more interested in soaking up the last … More »Hungry sea lions not all bark – they bite, too
It’s time to say farewell to the Scappoose ‘Indian’Wed, May 23, 2012
In five years, the sun must set on Scappoose High School’s Indian. Following a State Board of Education decision last week, public schools in Oregon now have until 2017 to ditch their Native American mascots. … More »It’s time to say farewell to the Scappoose ‘Indian’
Highway 30 crash hospitalizes St. Helens officer with minor …Wed, May 23, 2012
A St. Helens police officer and another person were taken to Portland-area hospitals with minor injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 30 in Scappoose Tuesday night. According to the Scappoose Police … More »Highway 30 crash hospitalizes St. Helens officer with minor injuries
Gas drives out hiding suspect after 7-hour police standoff …Wed, May 23, 2012
Police vehicles flooded West Street near North 10th in St. Helens after police say a man left an apparent suicide note for his father Tuesday afternoon. Luke Johannsen, 27, is in custody and seemingly … More »Gas drives out hiding suspect after 7-hour police standoff in St. Helens
Caseworker found stabbed to death in home of St. Helens …Wed, May 23, 2012
It was meant to be an average visit, part of the mental health caseworker’s regular routine. But shortly after 8 a.m. on May 20, Jennifer Warren, 39, was found stabbed to death. Her body was discovered … More »Caseworker found stabbed to death in home of St. Helens patient
Investigators search for missing 91-year-old woman with …Wed, May 23, 2012
Columbia County's Major Crimes Team was activated May 18 in hopes of unraveling why it took nearly two years for police to become aware a 91-year-old woman with severe dementia was missing. Columbia City … More »Investigators search for missing 91-year-old woman with severe dementia
Oregon passes ban on Native American mascotsWed, May 23, 2012
Public schools in Oregon, including Scappoose High, will have five years to scrap their Native American mascots following a State Board of Education decision May 17. The rule change comes after months … More »Oregon passes ban on Native American mascots
City gets 71 applications for vacant administrator postWed, May 23, 2012
The city of St. Helens received 71 applications for its vacant city administrator position. A planned public meeting for city council to pare the applicants down to 30 – with the eventual goal of interviewing … More »City gets 71 applications for vacant administrator post
Not a bad day's workWed, May 23, 2012
Scappoose’s own Caleb Pentecost won nearly $27,000 in cash and prizes during an appearance on Wheel of Fortune, which aired Monday. Pentecost, a senior at University of Portland, was competing during the … More »Not a bad day's work
Vernonia woman killed in Thursday crashWed, May 23, 2012
A Vernonia woman was killed Thursday afternoon when the car she was driving traveled off the right shoulder of Highway 47 and crashed head-on into a tree. Rhoda Laura Buckner, 74, of Vernonia was driving … More »Vernonia woman killed in Thursday crash
FBI: Officer deaths up 22 percentWed, May 23, 2012
The number of U.S. officers feloniously killed last year jumped by 22 percent over 2010, according to preliminary statistics released May 14 by the FBI. One of the 72 law enforcement officers killed in … More »FBI: Officer deaths up 22 percent
Scappoose answers UGB critics in state filingWed, May 23, 2012
In its formal response to land use advocates’ objections that Scappoose’s ongoing urban growth boundary proposal was based on faulty findings, the city stood behind its plans, saying there is “substantial … More »Scappoose answers UGB critics in state filing
St. Helens Post Office shoos ‘Buddy Poppy’ vetsWed, May 23, 2012
Some veterans and their supporters are feeling cast out after their discovery the longtime practice of using the St. Helens Post Office lobby to hand out “Buddy Poppies” as part of an annual Veterans of … More »St. Helens Post Office shoos ‘Buddy Poppy’ vets
Who is Daniel Butts?Wed, May 23, 2012
By many accounts, Daniel Butts is troubled. But the question remains: Is the murder suspect mentally fit to face his charges in court? Butts’ competency to “aid and assist” in his defense – a legal requirement … More »Who is Daniel Butts?