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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In a surprising turn of events, Alex Tardif has withdrawn his candidacy for Position 1 of the Columbia County Commissioners, taking himself off of the ballot for the runoff election between himself and incumbent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...
Mist-Birkenfeld Division Chief passes away
The firefighter community in Columbia County are in mourning, a result of the passing of Mist-Birkenfeld Division Chief Nicholas “Nick” Berg. Berg passed away unexpectedly at home on June 6.. The investigation of his death has ruled it a Line of Duty Death. “Nick was a volunteer for our Fire District for 47 years and has worked and volunteered throughout the greater Columbia County area his entire life,” ...
Laity Withdraws from House District 32 State Representative Race; Democratic Nominating Convention to be held July 18th, $10,000 in Initial Funding Announced
Logan Laity withdraws his candidacy from the state legislative race to represent the North Coast due to a work relocation. The Democratic Party of Oregon will host a convention in the district to nominate a new candidate (see below for more information.) Laity pledges $10,000 to the nominee, elected by Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs) in Oregon House District 32.
'Farm to Table' dinner in Warren will benefit Columbia Pacific Food Bank
In an effort to fight hunger locally, the Columbia Pacific Food Bank is hosting a special fundraising event. In its premiere Farm to Table dinner entitled “Nourish,” food will be served and raffles will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the St. Helens Golf Course in Warren. Chrissy Marquardt, marketing and events manager at the food bank, said, “We’re reaching out to the public to formally invite...
Columbia County pro boxer Haidon Allen ready for second bout
Following a successful debut, Haidon “Ippo” Allen is getting back in the ring for his second professional fight, and this time, he’s going up a weight class to do it. Not much has changed since Allen got his first professional win. Allen took a few weeks off after his victory over Robert Jimenez on Apr. 20. After some time off to recover, Allen hopped right back into training camp with his coach, Victor Morales. ...
New Asbestos and 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.Affordable Testing. Asbestos testing starts as...
New info may beget leads in Zuber case
After months and years of seeking clarity regarding the tragic passing of their daughter, Sarah Zuber, in 2019, Randy and Rebecca Zuber may be on the path to getting the closure they seek, as the Columbia County Major Crimes Team has been provided new information that may generate new leads. This development came after Zuber family spokesperson Jennifer Massey met with Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley in late March to explain her involvement in the case and the family’s goals regarding the investigation. ...
Potential Columbia County young entrepreneurs can strut their stuff during competition
The board chair of a Columbia County nonprofit is announcing a program that is reminiscent of the popular television show "Shark Tank." The Youth Entrepreneur Competition, put on by Columbia County Helping Undo Barriers has kicked off in Columbia County, which will allow young men and women to pitch their potential business ideas to an audience. Columbia County HUB is a nonprofit focused on guiding people through major life barriers,...
CCHUB’s entrepreneur contest now open!
Our business development competition is officially live and this is just the beginning of all the fun. We are accepting applications from Columbia County residents, age 16-25, now through July 15, 2024, and official contestants will be announced by July 20. All you need to do to express interest is fill out our online interest form, which should just take a few minutes. That form is available at bit.ly/kidsbiz2024, and as a tab on our website www.columbiacountyhub.com. Once you submit your initial note of interest,...
Wyden, Merkley Announce $660,000 for Road Safety in Clatsop and Columbia counties
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that Oregon will receive $660,000 in federal funds to Columbia and Clatsop counties to help develop transportation improvement plans and boost public safety. “Oregonians need to be confident that the roads they drive on daily are safe,” Wyden said. “This federal investment funded from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I fought to pass will help ensure that folks can dependably travel in Oregon’s northwest corner, and I’ll keep battling for similar transportation safety resources across our...
Oregon governor appoints new Columbia County Circuit Court Judge
A Columbia County Deputy District Attorney has been appointed as Columbia County’s newest Circuit Court Judge. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Nickolas A. Brajcich to fill a vacancy created by outgoing Judge Cathleen Callahan, according to a press release sent Tuesday, June 25. Callahan’s retirement took effect May 31, and Brajcich will serve through 2026. Circuit Court judges typically are selected through nonpartisan elections for 6-year terms. However,...
Year In Review: Scappoose and St. Helens high schools shined bright in 2023-24
It was another great year on the playing fields and courts in Columbia County, with league titles, all-star players, and even a few state championships. Now, with the 2023-24 school year behind us, let’s take a look at the highlights from the fall, winter and spring season for Scappoose and St. Helens high school teams and athletes. Fall ...
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