News across Columbia County
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…
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…
Temporary HELP WANTED
Temporary HELP WANTEDRainier Cemetery District. Rainier, Ore.Rainier Cemetery District is seeking one part-time temporary employee for lawn maintenance and grounds upkeep. This is a minimum wage position.Job duties include mowing, trimming, weed control, and general cemetery…
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…
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…
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…
HELP WANTED – Rainier Cemetery District. Rainier, Oregon.
HELP WANTED – Rainier Cemetery District. Rainier, Oregon.Rainier Cemetery District is seeking one full-time maintenance employee to assist in efficiently maintaining 12 cemeteries ensuring that they are kept well landscaped, safe for the community and clean while conducting all…
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…
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…
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…