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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...
County fair fun and frolic begins July 17 in St. Helens
It’s time to see the animals, munch on delectable treats, and try a ride or two at the 2024 Columbia County Fair and Rodeo. Fun for the whole family takes place Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, located at 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens.
Citizens can vent at a St. Helens Town Hall featuring U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s constituents in Columbia County will be able to bend his ear at an upcoming town hall, scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at St. Helens Middle School. The 1 p.m. gathering, open to all, will allow citizens to probe the senator on both national and local concerns. Heading into four town halls, including stops in Linn, Yamhill and Jackson counties, Wyden will have held 1,089 of these...
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 ...
Columbia County fire chiefs report low number of heat-related calls
Talking with fire agencies in Columbia County on Monday, July 8, it appears most have been following hot weather tips during this first brutal heat wave of 2024. “I would say we were probably status quo,” Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief Eric Smythe said. “We ran the same, roughly, number of calls we normally do. Obviously, we have periods of time that are busier than others.” CRF&R recorded two...
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...
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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