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Gene Simmons opens a new restaurant right here in the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — When a rock legend visits the Northwest, you need to find out what’s going on! So when Gene Simmons — formerly of the rock band Kiss — showed up at the Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, we just had to check it out! He spoke with our Nicole Decosta before the ribbon cutting of his new restaurant, Rock & Brews.
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...
Scappoose High School band shines in recent competitions
In only his second year as director of bands at the Scappoose Middle and High schools, Ronnie LaGrone is seeing his students reach impressive goals. At Sherwood High School recently, in a Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA) competition, LaGrone’s band earned first place in the open class concert percussion division April 6. The Scappoose High School Percussion Ensemble, made up of 14 members, were entered in this competition as...
Happening Soon: Rainier Oregon Historical Museum ready to break ground
Being able to break ground on the new Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) is a culmination of eight long years of hard work. There will be a groundbreaking and fundraising event for the new ROHM located at 700 West A St. in Rainier, on May 6, at 1:30 p.m. Betsy Johnson will be Master of Ceremonies for the occasion, and Senator Suzanne Weber will be among several guest speakers. The event will be followed by a reception at the Rainier Senior Center. ...
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...
All-way stop added to 72nd Avenue and 239th Street in Battle Ground
Based on customer service requests, the Clark County Public Works Department installed new stop signs at the intersection of Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast 239th Street on Thursday, April 18.
Sheriff highlights deputy wellness, staffing, community feedback at town hall
Clark County Sheriff John Horch spoke about deputy wellness, the need for a new headquarters, staffing and growth in the county at a town hall, Thursday, April 25, in Ridgefield. It was the
Names of deputies, body cam footage released in Salmon Creek shooting
The county released the names of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies, as well as body cam footage from the officer-involved shooting that took place in Salmon Creek, April 13.
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