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Police Blotter: RPD respond to burglaries, welfare checks, disturbances
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. Rainier Police Department April 16 ...
3 killed in Kelso crash
KELSO Wash. (KPTV) - Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday at about 10:30 p.m. in Kelso. Cowlitz County Deputies were attempting to stop a car that fled from them and later hit a second vehicle. The three people inside of the fleeing vehicle were killed...
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...
Turn in Poachers (TIP) Line report leads to conviction of unlicensed guide in Columbia County
A tip to the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line alerted Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers to a Columbia County business illegally providing guide services. The tip led to the arrest and conviction of Eric Swanson, 31, operator of Eric Swanson Outdoors, who advertised guided fishing trips on the Columbia River and guided waterfowl hunts on the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area. The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) confirmed that Swanson failed to renew his guide license. The investigation revealed Swanson had been illegally guiding...
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...
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. ...
For Bid: Spilt Ink hosting auction for Columbia Pacific Food Bank
For people with an interest in acquiring unique artwork and supporting the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, an art auction is underway at Spilt Ink Gallery & Gifts in downtown St. Helens. The pieces for bid are pyrographs by local artist Neta Halladay, who donated them to Columbia Pacific Food Bank to sell for the organization’s benefit. Diane Blakely is one of the owners of Spilt Ink, which is located at 289 S 1st St. in St. Helens, and she detailed how the idea of an...
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...
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. ...
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...
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