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Ridgefield's brightest win second knowledge bowl national championship
Ridgefield High School’s Varsity Knowledge Bowl team won its 2A national championship on Saturday, April 20. This marks the team’s second national championship victory since 2022.
La Center's dedicated artists to enrich the community in upcoming arts fair
A new art-focused community group in La Center will soon hold its first annual event, with members sharing their passion for the arts. The La Center Arts Council (LCAC), will host its first arts
Letter: Supporting Magruder
I have known about the public service and integrity of Margaret Magruder and her family for many years, and during the past couple of years I have experienced it first hand. The Rainier Cemetery District board of directors, on which I serve, has experienced a lot of changes recently. Margaret has gone beyond the call of duty to attend many of our meetings, and has been very helpful and supportive. I have truly appreciative her willingness to make herself available, especially when she has so many other obligations. She is not only knowledgeable and experienced. She is incredibly dedicated to the people of Columbia County, and very kind. We are lucky to have her as a county commissioner, and I urge all voters to join me in re-electing her to another four-year term. Delyla Laughlin, Rainier
Sadie Brackeen of Ridgefield participates in Steel Bridge Competition
Sadie Brackeen of Ridgefield participated in the Pacific Northwest Student Steel Bridge Competition in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 6. She joined her team from Oregon Tech’s Civil
Recognized: SHHS earns Gold Council Award
St. Helens High School (SHHS) has received recognition for having a high achieving leadership program, earning a Gold Council Award from the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC). SHHS was one of 21 high schools and 5 middle schools in the state that received recognition at the OASC Spring Leadership Conference on April 27, according to an announcement from the OASC. The award, sponsored by the OASC, sets high standards...
State lawmaker renews calls to study 'vulnerable' bridges; WSDOT says bridge has 'no structural concerns'
A state legislator has renewed his concerns over “vulnerable” bridges in Washington following the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in late March. On Thursday,
Diamond Dynamos: Washington & Columbia County's baseball & softball standouts from last week (April 29-May 3)
Below are the standout high school baseball and softball performances in Washington and Columbia County this past week. Baseball • Nolan Umlandt of Sherwood allowed one hit and struck out 10 in a four-inning shutout win over Glencoe • Calvin Perkins, Nate Hubbard Sage and Lucas Stark of Hillsboro combined to go 9-for-15 with a...
Recognized: SHSD’s April Community Impact Awards
During the St. Helens School District (SHSD) board meeting on April 24, School Board Chair Melody Killens, fellow School Board members, and Superintendent Stockwell presented Community Impact Awards to Abby Jauron, Kristin Fastabend, and Jeremy Howell. The awards are presented to a student, a staff member, and a community member to recognize their contributions to the St. Helens School District. Abby Jauron ...
Hockinson advances with loss, Ridgefield out in pigtail round of 2A soccer districts
Boys soccer district tournaments are underway in Washington. Locally, Hockinson High School remained alive as of press time while Ridgefield High School was knocked out by Aberdeen High School in the
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