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Tigers sweep yet another opponent
The Clatskanie Tigers girls volleyball team continued its strong start with another three-set sweep, defeating Santiam 25-21, 25-11 and 25-20. Eight players contributed to the win, with Olivia George leading the team in kills, McKinsey Doyle recording a team-high 17 digs and Addy…
Tigers fall hard to Heppner
After opening the season with a one-point victory, the Clatskanie Tigers ran into a dominant Heppner rushing attack, falling 52-6 Friday night. The Mustangs piled up 286 rushing yards and built a 46-0 halftime lead before Clatskanie junior quarterback Will Van Voorst scored the…
ROHM hosts annual logging event
The Rainier Oregon History Museum will celebrate the area’s logging history with its annual logging event Saturday, Sept. 19, including the unveiling of a historic steam-powered engine that will become part of the museum’s permanent outdoor display. Visitors can also explore…
Columbia County opens temporary shelter for displaced residents
Columbia County has opened a temporary shelter at the Columbia County Fairgrounds for residents displaced by a fire at a St. Helens residential building that affected 24 housing units. The American Red Cross and local agencies are assisting displaced residents with temporary…
Transient lodging tax measure readies itself for ballot
A proposed transient lodging tax in Columbia County is moving toward the Nov. 3 ballot as commissioners consider new ways to generate revenue for county services. The measure would impose a 13% lodging tax in unincorporated areas and certain cities, with revenue split between…
Contra Dance fundraiser comes to the Quincy Grange
The Clatskanie Farmer Collective is inviting the community to the Quincy Grange on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for an old-fashioned community contra dance and fundraiser. The evening will feature live music by Skamokawa Swamp Opera, with Dave Ambrose calling the…
Tigers sweep Royals
Though the headline could also apply to baseball, it applies to the Clatskanie varsity girls volleyball team’s three-set sweep (25-13, 25-7, 25-19) at home against Portland Christian Tuesday night. Senior Lacey Willis led the team with 20 kills, two blocks and had a hit…
Tigers eke out victory to start season 1-0
Clatskanie’s varsity football team kicked off its 2026 season with a narrow, 32-31 win on the road against Willamina. Thanks to four failed point-after-touchdowns (PAT) from Willamina’s kicker, including following the Bulldogs’ two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Tigers…
Rainier Job Fair to take place at City Hall
The Rainier Chamber of Commerce has partnered with WorkSource Oregon for a series of job hiring and discovery events in Rainier. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the WorkSource Mobile Service Center van set-up for office hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Grocery Outlet parking lot.…