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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...
Woman arrested for 2 hit-and-runs after high-speed police chase on Oregon highway
FOREST GROVE Oregon (KPTV) — A Cornelius woman was arrested after two hit-and-run crashes and a high-speed police chase out of Forest Grove on Sunday evening, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. At about 5:30 p.m., police responded to the first crash in Cornelius at North Adair...
Candidate Q&A: Washington County Commission candidates talk key policy issues
Four candidates will vie for two seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming election. Incumbent Nafisa Fai will run against Jenny Kamprath for the District 1 Washington County Commissioner seat. District 1 represents Aloha, Beaverton, Cooper Mountain, Garden Home, Whitford and portions of Raleigh Hills. Candidates Peter Huhtala and Jason Snider are running for the District 3 seat — covering southeast Washington County — which is...
CenturyLink left users with no service for two months, then billed them $239
Telecom provider CenturyLink left a couple in Oregon without landline phone service for two months, then sent a bill for $239. CenturyLink customer Kirstin Appel and her husband live in Banks, a city with fewer than 2,000 residents in Oregon's Tualatin Valley. They keep a landline for emergencies because their only Internet service is satellite, and cellular service in the area is poor. Appel said they pay $41 a month for CenturyLink phone service.
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. ...
Jealous boyfriend sentenced for shooting girlfriend's ex 15 times in murderous drive-by
Previously convicted in a manslaughter case years ago, an Oregon man is going back to prison for homicide. The post Jealous boyfriend sentenced for shooting girlfriend’s ex 15 times in murderous drive-by first appeared on Law & Crime.
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...
Spring Sips raises glass to local wineries, food during Oregon Wine Month
Untangling the vines and uncorking regional flavors, Explore Tualatin Valley is raising a glass to local wineries this Oregon Wine Month. Spring Sips starts Friday, May 10, paying tribute to Tualatin Valley's rich wine culture and eateries. Featuring curated wine flights and vibrant festivities, the week-long celebration culminates on May 19 with the third annual Pink! Rosé Festival in Hillsboro. "Spring Sips is a celebration of everything we love about...
See all homes sold in Washington County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 157 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,747-square-foot home on Southwest Hargis Road in Beaverton that sold for $549,000.
Man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for 2 armed robberies in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A man will spend more than 12 years behind bars after being convicted of two armed robberies, according to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. Cristian Michael Abarca was found guilty of two counts of first-degree robbery. He was sentenced on April 18 to 150...
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