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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...
Honoring Veterans: Clatskanie Order of the Eastern Star hosts Spring fete
“Spring has Sprung” was the order of the day when the Wabanang Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Clatskanie hosted their Spring Luncheon to honor all veterans. Held at the American Legion Hall, the April 20 event was a rousing success with more than 125 in attendance. Worthy Matron Jackie Groulx headed the day’s festivities and she chose service projects that were important to the Clatskanie community. ...
Similar to carpooling, CC Rider will be offering a commuter-friendly service in Columbia County
With the goals of providing new transit options and reducing commuter costs, CC Rider, Columbia County’s transit system, is launching a new way to get around. The vanpooling program, in partnership with Commute with Enterprise, is available to people who live in Columbia County and wish to access jobs in the area or surrounding centers of employment. The goal is to offer commuters an “innovative and sustainable shared mobility option” in the county. ...
Letter: What I like about St. Helens
Sometimes it is worth while taking a moment to count our blessings and realize how fortunate we are. We are not perfect, but here are somethings that I like about living in St. Helens. We are a small city and we are still able to maintain rural atmosphere. We are a safe place to live. We have very little in the way of violent crime. We have a well trained and professional police department, that is willing to serve the public on an “around the...
Developing: Fire claims life of one in Rainier
A structure fire in Rainier claimed the life of one on the night of Apr. 25, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, according to CRFR Interim Fire Chief Eric Smythe. At approximately 8:37 p.m. Apr. 25, the district received a report of smoke and a possible structure fire in the 75000 block of Fern Hill Road in Rainier, according to Smythe. "The crews initially found smoke throughout...
Q&A: Columbia County commission candidates on the issues
With the May 21 election looming, there may be a change on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Ballots will be mailed May 1 ahead of the election featuring incumbent Margaret Magruder and challengers Alex Tardif and Brian Brust vying for Position 1 on the board. Magruder is in the last year of her second term on the commission. Tardif has taken on numerous roles in Columbia County, including his...
Diamond Dynamos: Last week's outstanding Westside baseball & softball performances (April 22-26)
Below are the outstanding performances from the Washington and Columbia County high school baseball and softball diamonds this past week. Baseball • Kruz Schoolcraft of Sunset went 2-for-3 with a home run, RBI and run-scored, while allowing one earned run and striking out 10 in a win over Jesuit • Zach Jaeger of Tigard went...
Portland Man Accused of Stealing DHS Vehicle, Leading Authorities on 100 mph I-5 Chase
A Portland man was taken into custody Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a car chase involving a stolen Department of Homeland Security vehicle, per the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Travis Grygla, allegedly swiped the vehicle during an arrest earlier that day and then barreled down Interstate 5 reaching speeds over 100 mph.
Jury finds man guilty as part of Net Nanny sting in Cowlitz County
A man who was arrested last year as part of the Net Nanny bust to meet a fictitious 13-year-old — not knowing the person was an undercover cop — was found guilty last week by a Cowlitz County jury. The trial, which only lasted two days, found Brandon...
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