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Gene Simmons opens a new restaurant right here in the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — When a rock legend visits the Northwest, you need to find out what’s going on! So when Gene Simmons — formerly of the rock band Kiss — showed up at the Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, we just had to check it out! He spoke with our Nicole Decosta before the ribbon cutting of his new restaurant, Rock & Brews.
St. Helens, Rainier museums get huge boost from state grants
The Columbia County Museum received an economic shot in the arm at just the right time. While the museum is in the process of moving from its current Columbia County Courthouse location to the John Gumm Building in St. Helens, lawmakers are handing down $400,000 in state arts and culture funding to the organization. Over $11 million more will be doled out across Oregon. The boost will help the museum...
La Center council agrees to let Cowlitz Tribe incorporate land east of I-5 into trust
In a historic agreement, the Cowlitz Tribe will soon incorporate land from La Center, east of Interstate 5, into tribal ownership. In a 4-0 vote, with one member abstaining during an April 24
Who We Are: Columbia County Pro boxer wins debut
After years of preparation, St. Helens boxer Haidon Allen has won his professional debut, beating Robert Jimenez by unanimous decision. Competing in the Arena Wars Fighting Series, Allen got in the ring at Campy Withycombe, located at 15300 SE Industrial Way, Happy Valley, Oregon, on April 20. Allen secured victory by unanimous decision after four three-minute rounds. The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief caught up with Allen after his big...
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
Earthstock gives Portland-area kids with disabilities a chance to dance the day away
Awnika Bartholomew is wearing a strappy blue formal dress and hoop earrings. The 17-year-old from Vancouver is dancing with her friends to classic jams like, “YMCA” and “Whoomp! (There It Is)” on the bouncy floor of the Crystal Ballroom in downtown Portland. And, because she’s having the time of her life at a dance, she’s warm.
Recognized: Cris Gwilliam named 2024 Middle School Principal of the Year
At a recent staff meeting at St. Helens Middle School, Principal Cris Gwilliam was surprised with the announcement that he was the 2024 recipient of the Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Gwilliam was nominated by St. Helens School District Superintendent Scot Stockwell for his outstanding leadership, collaboration, and innovation in leading St. Helens Middle School through significant transitions over the last year. “It’s an honor to be...
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