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Police Blotter: RPD respond to various 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 3 ...
Man shot, killed by officers in Clark County identified
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - Wednesday morning, Clark County identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday. The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as 41-year-old Steven Benjamin Woods from Prineville. His cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation of the...
Photos: Inside the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project
There has been substantial progress in the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project. In preparation for a fall move Columbia County hosted a media briefing to provide an update. The event featured speakers including Columbia County Commissioner Casey Garrett, St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl, Paul Vogel, Executive Director of the Columbia Economic Team, and Brandon Sundeen, Vice President of the Columbia County Museum Association Board of Directors. Each speaker highlighted the importance of revitalizing the John Gumm School Building, a vital part of the downtown St. Helens National Historic District. Following the guest speakers' address, the group was taken on a tour of the building to see the extent of the progress. A full story will be in the April 27 edition of the Columbia County Chronicle & Chief. Below are photos from the event:
Report: Former owner of dog found with bullet wound in head, taped muzzle had history of abusing the animal
The Castle Rock woman facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting a dog in the head and taping its snout shut has a pattern of hurting the pet, according to court records. Jessica
Q&A: St. Helens' Lagoon Repurposing Project
At its March 20 meeting, the St. Helens City Council voted to approve a work order authorization for the city’s Lagoon Repurposing Project with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA). The lagoon is located at the former Boise Veneer Mill site. In recent years, the city has researched the possibility of repurposing the lagoon into a solid waste landfill and relocating the current wastewater treatment plant in order to renovate the general area for more public amenities, according to the city’s website. ...
Recognized: St. Helens receives budget presentation award
The City of St. Helens has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget. St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh gave more information about the criteria and how the city was considered for the award. “We submitted our budget document to the award program. States, cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and other qualifying agencies must apply...
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