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Senator Ron Wyden to hold Columbia County town hall this weekend
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will be making his way to Columbia County this weekend, in an effort to connect with constituents and hear concerns in a town hall. Heading into this weekend, Wyden will have held 1,089 town halls throughout Oregon – including 24 so far this year -- in fulfillment of his pledge to hold at least one town hall each year in each of our state’s 36 counties. ...
Introducing 2024 My Fair Lady and Gentleman Court
The My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is held during the Columbia County Fair each year to recognize seniors (55+) for their outstanding community service. The 2024 Annual My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is scheduled to be held at 12:30 p.m. July 17 at the fairgrounds in St. Helens. The 2024 My Fair Lady and Gentlemen Court was welcomed during the tea at the Vernonia Grange on May 23. These five senior volunteers have embraced this opportunity through participation in the St. Helens Kiwanis...
Columbia County’s 109th Fair and Rodeo
The Columbia County Fair is returning soon, and the ultra-popular Columbia County Rodeo will be held next weekend, bringing raucous action to the county for its 109th year. The theme this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It,” which was submitted by Daisy Smith, and selected as the winner forthis year’s theme contest. The fair will offer a host of activities, including carnival rides, 4-H livestock shows and auctions, food, drink, and, of course, the rodeo. ...
Transfer station solid waste fees increase
The Board of Commissioners approved a 3.6% increase in solid waste fees at the Columbia County Transfer Station, effective July 1. The increase will see rates rise as much as much as $2.25 in cities across the county. Starting July 1, the commercial tonnage rate increases from $106.12 to $109.94 per ton. Residential customers with a once-a-week curbside collection for a 35-gallon cart will also see adjustments. The new curbside...
Columbia Memorial welcomes Bilak and Grant
Columbia Memorial Hospital has welcomed two new providers, Kathleen Bilak, a certified physician assistant, and Mandy Grant, a certified family nurse practitioner. Bilak is starting in a new role as a radiation oncology physician assistant at the CMH-Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Collaborative. She recently worked as a mobile primary care provider for homebound patients. She ...
New Asbestos/Lead testing drop box in St. Helens
The Columbia County Solid Waste Department is excited to announce the addition of a new drop box at the St. Helens Transfer Station for asbestos and lead testing services. This new drop box offers county residents a convenient and affordable way to access comprehensive testing services. Key Features include: • Multiple Asbestos Testing Turnaround Options. Choose from same-day to 5-business-day results to meet your specific needs. ...
Alex Tardif withdraws from County Commissioner election
In a surprising turn of events, Alex Tardif has withdrawn his candidacy for Position 1 of the Columbia County Commissioners, taking himself off of the ballot for the runoff election between himself and incumbent County Commissioner Margaret Magruder. Tardif’s exit from the commissioner’s race was confirmed by Columbia County Public Information Officer Mark Pacheco via email June 27. When asked what the result will be for the election, Pacheco said that Tardif’s name will not appear on the November ballot but that “everything else will...
Column: Summer is finally busting out... I think
Columbia County Beekeepers Monthly meeting has been cancelled for July since it would have been on July 4th. The seedcorn maggot can be a real problem with bean, corn, and squash family seeds. By the time the gardener realizes that something is wrong and looks in the seed furrow, the damage is already done. The maggot and seed alike may have disappeared. That happened to me this year with a planting of winter squash. Recent experiments in the Midwest demonstrated that soil temperatures play a...
2024 Fire Season starts
Fire Season will officially begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 1 a.m. This will affect all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protection District. This area includes all State, private and BLM forest land in the Tillamook, Astoria, and Forest Grove Districts, which consists of Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill, Clatsop, Columbia, and Multnomah Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County. For up-to-date information on public and industrial restrictions go to the following website: http://www.oregon.gov/odf/pages/FIRE/precautionlevel.aspx. ...
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