The first day of school is fast approaching, but for some of CMHS’s athletes, the season is already here! Check out the early season schedule for CMHS: August 29 • High School Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Sheridan: 6 p.m. (Clatskanie City Park) ...

Training a horse is no easy feat. Training a Mustang in 100 days? It’s definitely a challenge, but Rainier teen Bella Inniss has embraced it, and it’s changed her. Inniss is participating and competing in the “wild to willing Mustang Makeover Challenge,” a program conducted by Teens and Oregon Mustangs. Teens and Oregon Mustangs is a 100-day training competition for wild horses and burros. Participants compete for a chance to win prizes and showcase their animal’s trainability. ...

For the second time in as many fights, St. Helens professional boxer Haidon “Ippo” Allen has walked away victorious, starting his career with a 2-0 record after winning his second bout on Aug. 17. Allen won his fight against Bryce Wyatt in four rounds by unanimous decision. It’s been four months since his professional boxing debut, and though he’s just getting started, Allen came into this fight with a different approach. ...

A nearly 20-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth’s crust and mantle across the contiguous United States, viewed as critical to protecting the electrical grid during extreme solar storms and against damage from electromagnetic pulses used as weapons, is now complete. The 3-D geoelectric map produced by researchers provides vital information to scientists, power companies and others that helps them understand how the naturally occurring geomagnetic currents under the surface interface with the power grid. ...

The Broadleaf Arbor housing community in St. Helens hosted its grand opening this summer, and while the event marked the celebration of the end of the development phase, there have been issues at the complex as management, tenants, and the community at large adjust to the new project. Broadleaf Arbor has 239 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 60 percent of the area’s median income. (In Columbia County, that amounts to an annual household income of about $70,800 for a family...

Employees of the Scappoose Fred Meyer went on strike Aug. 28, standing in solidarity with thousands of other workers in the Portland metro area. The strike began on Aug. 28 at 6 a.m. at 28 locations around the Portland Metro area and includes around 4,500 Fred Meyer employees. The strike is expected to continue through Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. unless a deal is reached that includes a resolution to the alleged unfair labor practices. ...

So far this year, there have been 15 recreational boating fatalities in which not wearing a life jacket was the most common contributing factor, according to the Oregon State Marine Board. The top boating violations this summer include not having enough wearable life jackets on board, not carrying a waterway access permit, not carrying a sound signaling device, and not having a valid registration. Labor Day Weekend traditions are rooted...

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. St. Helens Police Department August...

Oregon businesses are hopeful the final summer holiday will bring a flurry of visitors to enjoy the city and all that it has to offer. This year’s record-breaking summer travel season will wrap up with millions of Americans taking a final summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows Labor Day travel is...

State Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) has submitted the legislative concept (LC) for a “No Tax on Tips” bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session. This legislation is designed to provide financial relief to Oregon's service industry workers, who are increasingly squeezed by rising inflation and poor economic policies, by fully exempting tips from Oregon state income tax., according to Anderson. “With high costs crushing Oregon workers, it's more important...

The completion of the Raymond Carver mural has been a long journey. Created and designed by Dylan Eckland, the mural covers the south-facing wall of Clatskanie’s former hospital where Carver was born. Located on North Nehalem St. in downtown Clatskanie, the old hospital building is visible from Highway 30. Thanks to the talents of local artists, the Clatskanie Arts Commission has recently been able to finish the project that began in the summer of 2021. ...

Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs in July, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Gains, loses July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government (+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in July were...

In today's world, few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work. A pillar of retirement security ...

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency led a webinar on floodplain ordinance updates they will require of governments participating in their flood insurance program on August 13. In the webinar, John Graves, branch chief for flood plain management and insurance in the northwest region, led the webinar and provided background on the required updates and a more detailed timeline for ordinance updates. Originally triggered by a 2009 Audubon Society...

Disaster struck the home of Jared and McKenna Beardsley on Aug. 20, as a fire forced them to evacuate their home, and they escaped with their son, James, and family dog. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and limit the damage, however, within 24 hours, something very out of the ordinary happened, according to Scappoose Fire Chief Jeff Pricher. A second fire broke out at the Beardsley's house, located at the 5000 block of E.M. Watts Road, luckily with no one at home,...

For many, losing weight may seem like a daunting task, but it might be a little easier if you don't have to go through it alone. St. Helens local Kenneth Law can attest that losing weight can be easier with help along the way. Law lost more than 42 pounds since first joining the non-profit TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non–commercial weight loss, education, and support organization in January 2020. ...

The Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC) is kicking off its 35th annual Performing Arts Series with a free Big Band Concert in the Park. Thanks to the generosity of Donna Garlock, the show will happen on Labor Day, September 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Clatskanie City Park. Listen to the great music of the North Coast Big Band. Hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, ice cream, beverages, and raffle tickets, as well as raffle tickets, will be on sale as a fundraiser for...

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. St. Helens Police Department August...

Hood and Portland to Coast are traveling through Columbia County this Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 2024. Runners and walkers will not be traveling through the city limits of St. Helens, though they will pass through Scappoose. The racecourse runs just outside St. Helens through the Warren area to the Fairgrounds. However, you will likely still encounter increased traffic and event participants visiting local businesses in St. Helens. This year’s...

On Saturday, August 24, through Sunday, August 25, power to the Old Courthouse and Courthouse Annex will be temporarily shut down to allow for electrical utility work. The outage is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM on Saturday and last through late Sunday afternoon. Due to the extended nature of the outage, several county services will be shut down, including phones, voicemail, and certain public-facing web applications such as the county maps site, online marriage license applications, and the online tax and property query system. The main county, Sheriff, and Fairgrounds sites will remain operational. Monday morning, August 26, may present challenges as services come back online. Your patience and understanding, as we address these issues, are greatly appreciated.