News across Greater Portland
Road maintenance needs leaves large funding gaps
Oregon has one of the largest gaps in the country between its highway and bridge maintenance needs and what it spends on addressing them, according to a national study.Oregon is falling behind on transportation maintenance, with the state transportation department facing a $200…
Myrtle Point snaps Clatskanie’s win streak
Losing star Lacey Willis for a week with a high sprain, the Clatskanie girls volleyball team was able to win two out of its next three contests. The injury took place during the second set of the team’s Tuesday, Sept. 10 matchup against Santiam of Mill City, which the Tigers…
SPLAF 2026 celebrates new and local authors
The Scappoose Public Library will host a full day of literary activities Saturday, Oct. 10, with the second Scappoose Public Library Authors Festival and a “Spooktacular” used book sale. Thirteen local authors will share readings and discuss their work throughout the day, while…
Tigers bust loose in second half for win
The Clatskanie Tigers bounced back from their Week 2 loss to Heppner with a 42-26 road victory over Nestucca last Friday. Landyn Winton powered the Tigers with four rushing touchdowns and 138 yards on the ground, while quarterback Will Van Voorst threw for 203 yards and two…
Clatskanie Harvest Festival returns Sept. 26
Clatskanie Farmer Collective will wrap up its outdoor Farmers Market season with the annual Clatskanie Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cope’s Park (60 Lillich St.) in downtown Clatskanie.The Harvest Festival marks the final outdoor market of the…
WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
Internal DOR feedback warned SB 6346's complexity could invite legal challenges beyond overturning the 1933 Culliton decision.
Firm Foundation breaks ground on new high school campus in Battle Ground
Firm Foundation Christian School broke ground on a 62-acre Battle Ground campus planned to accommodate up to 300 high school students.
Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night
Battle Ground Public Schools has cut $34M over two years as its financial health score heads toward the state warning range.
WSU Vancouver expands food access through new partnership with Clark County Food Bank
WSU Vancouver's Cougar Food Pantry saw shopping visits rise from 1,539 to 2,923 in one academic year.
Two new measles cases in Clark County
Two unvaccinated Clark County children tested positive for measles, with a school in Battle Ground identified as an exposure site.
Opinion: Democrats make housing less affordable in Clark County
Rob Anderson argues Clark County's new permit, school, and fire district fees add $17–20M annually to taxpayer burden.
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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to…