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Full Story: County previews John Gumm renovations
Substantial progress has been made in the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project. In preparation for a fall move, Columbia County hosted a media briefing to provide an update. The event on April 17 was held at the John Gumm building, 251 St. Helens Street, in St. Helens. Featured speakers included Columbia County Commissioner Casey Garrett, St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl, Paul Vogel, Executive Director of the Columbia Economic Team, and Brandon Sundeen, Vice President of the Columbia County Museum Association Board of Directors. ...
Southwest Washington officer confiscated illegal drugs on day of his fatal overdose
Battle Ground Police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illegal drugs during a call prior to suffering a fatal overdose in August 2023, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office found in an external
This Walk-Up Restaurant in Oregon Serves Up Irresistible Homemade Milkshakes
In the quaint town of St. Helens, Oregon, known for its stunning river views and a vibrant community that echoes the warm, folksy charm of a well-loved novel, there lies a small treasure that locals and visitors cherish. Dari Delish, an ice cream parlor with roots as deep as the...
Battle Ground driver dies after crashing into tree near SR 14, I-205 interchange
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - A 43-year-old Battle Ground man is dead after he hit a tree Saturday near the Interstate 205 interchange with Highway 14 in southeast Vancouver, according to the Washington State Patrol. Just before 11 a.m., police say the driver was traveling west on SR 14 and started...
Scappoose softball gets a much needed win over St. Helens, 10-6
It didn’t start great, but it ended perfectly for the Scappoose softball team who defeated rival and first place St. Helens 10-6 on Tuesday evening, April 23, at Scappoose Middle School. The home Indians fell behind 4-0 through two-and-a-half innings and with standout Lions pitcher Ava Eib in the circle things looked bleak. But thanks to a little patience, a little more power, and a lot of help from Madison White, Scappoose responded with six runs in the third inning, two more in the fourth,...
OPINION: Mulching, tree trimming helps wildfire mitigation
The last few years, wildfire mitigation has become one of the top priorities in our industry. At Columbia River People's Utility District, we are continuing to take steps to ensure we are doing everything possible to combat the threat of wildfires in Columbia County. You may have seen our vegetation management operator mulching underneath and around power lines throughout our service territory. This important work helps remove potential fuel sources for fires. ...
Carjacking suspect identified, female suspect's charges reduced in CCSO deputy-involved shooting
An Oregon man was shot and killed by Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies in Salmon Creek on Saturday, April 13, after he carjacked a work van and attempted to carjack another vehicle.
Portland area on pace for 4th driest April in history
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Mild and dry weather has been the norm for the Portland-Vancouver area this April. It’s these abnormally dry conditions that have made this Portland’s fourth driest April on record. Portland has seen a total of seven days with measurable rainfall, but the low...
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