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OPINION: Columbia County’s industrial land, workforce training make area new hub for global manufacturing innovation
Columbia County, just north of Portland, has been at heart of the region’s manufacturing since the 19th century. Here they made cobblestones for Portland’s first city streets and U.S. Navy ships for the first world war. Now Columbia County is making a new future with a rising new workforce, trading yesteryear’s timber milling for advanced manufacturing with new metal alloys and computer-aided design. “Students are deciding as early as 4th...
Giesting dominates in Hops' 5-3 win over Vancouver
For the second consecutive night, the Hops rode the hot hand of their starting pitcher, this time to the tune of a 5-3 win over Vancouver on Wednesday night, May 22, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Like Joe Elbis a night prior, Spencer Giesting proved to be nearly unhittable, allowing three hits while striking out 13 in seven shutout innings. The 22-year-old has allowed just three runs in 41 innings this season,...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: A caramel macchiato, please
A caramel macchiato, please. That’s all I wanted. Just a caramel macchiato. Yep, a caramel macchiato. Every time we leave the house we are open to new people, new ideas, new adventures. Driving in the car, I find everything interesting from the types of cars to the teenagers rocking out to loud music. My favorites are the dogs washing their faces in the wind that passes by the moving car....
Our TV picks for Friday, May 24: The Caine Mutiny; Lingo
The Caine Mutiny TCM 5 p.m. Kicking off TCM’s Memorial Day Marathon weekend is this World War II-based drama where Lt. Steve Maryk (Van Johnson) is court-martialed for relieving Capt. Philip Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) of ship command during a serious storm. Also stars Fred MacMurray. Lingo KOIN 8 p.m. RuPaul returns for a new season of this word-based game show. Each episode sees multiple teams of two contestants try their best to guess the correct words for money and a place in the “Lingo Showdown.” Which team will walk away with the jackpot?
Two Democrats lead for open Oregon House seats
Shannon Jones Isadore jumped to a lead over Democratic rivals for the Oregon House seat in Northwest Portland being vacated by Maxine Dexter. Isadore had 51%, Pete Grabiel 28% and Brian Duty 21% in tallies from Tuesday’s primary. Isadore is the founder of Oregon Change Clinic, Grabiel a lawyer and Duty a surgeon at Oregon Health & Science University. Dexter, also a physician, vacated the seat after two terms in...
State softball playoffs: Southridge gets redemption in 4-0 playoff win over Jesuit
This time, Southridge was ready. Three weeks removed from being dismantled by Jesuit, the Skyhawks flipped the script, defeating the No. 6-seeded Crusaders 4-0 in a second-round state playoff game on Wednesday, May 22, at Jesuit High School. “Amazing performance,” Southridge head coach Christina Archambault said. “We prepared really hard for this, and it was kind of a redemption game for us after the last one. We played as a...
Not over 'til it's over: Columbia County commissioner race likely heading to a November runoff
Columbia County Commission candidates Margaret Magruder and Alex Tardif are headed to a probable runoff election this November, but it’s not the first time the Columbia County Commission has faced a runoff. Neither Magruder nor Tardif captured the majority of the votes, which would have granted the winner the Position 1 seat outright. In results as of Wednesday morning, May 22, Magruder was grabbing 48% of the vote, Alex Tardif registering 39.6% with Brian Brust trailing at 12% support. ...
Columbia Pacific Food Bank receives check to help battle area hunger
Through the assistance of InRoads Credit Union, the Columbia Pacific Food Bank in St. Helens has been presented with a donation of $2,176 to help with a growing need for food assistance in Columbia County. InRoads Credit Union held a food drive April 22, through May 3 across its three branches in Scappoose, St. Helens and Rainier. Donations from the community added up to $1,088 and 490 pounds of food....
Hops ride Joe Elbis' arm to a 4-0 win over Vancouver in series opener
A good pitcher is tough to beat and that’s exactly what the Hops had in a 4-0 win over Vancouver on Tuesday, May 21, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Hillsboro starting pitcher Joe Elbis dazzled, again, allowing just three hits while striking out six in 7.1 shutout innings. The 21-year-old righthander has allowed 11 hits and no runs in his last three starts, while striking out 15 and walking just two. Elbis...
Our TV picks for Thursday, May 23: Beat Bobby Flay; Elsbeth; Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
Beat Bobby Flay FOOD 9 p.m. Take your seats and prepare your plates as this all-star showdown begins, seeing chefs Shirley Chung and Tim Hollingsworth try to leave their contemporary, Bobby Flay, in the dust. Carla Hall and Ana Navarro from “The View” pop in to witness the cook-off. Elsbeth ...
Early results Wednesday still show Columbia County public safety levies failing
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, the Columbia County jail levy and the St. Helens police levy are being rejected by voters. The vote, however, remains evenly split in the Columbia 911 emergency dispatch election. St. Helens police levy falls behind Votes Wednesday morning show the police levy being turned down by 42.9% to 57.1%. Oregon law allows for ballots postmarked on election day to be counted if received...
Primary results set stage for high-stakes November election in key statewide offices
Updated 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Two Democratic legislators and the incumbent state treasurer appear headed for party nominations for secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general in Tuesday’s primary. Two Republican state senators and a former prosecutor appear ready to oppose them in the Nov. 5 general election. Ballots were still being counted. Oregon law allows...
Primary results set stage for high-stakes November election in key statewide offices
Updated 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Two Democratic legislators and the incumbent state treasurer appear headed for party nominations for secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general in Tuesday’s primary. Two Republican state senators and a former prosecutor appear ready to oppose them in the Nov. 5 general election. Ballots were still being counted. Oregon law allows...
Magruder continues to lead early Columbia County election results, but November runoff may be required
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, Margaret Magruder is maintaining her lead for Columbia County Commission Position 1, gaining 48% of the vote to 39.6% for Alex Tardif and Brian Brust with 12%. For Position 3, Casey Garrett is unchallenged with 95.6% of the vote. Even with her lead, the top two candidates are likely to head to a runoff election in November, if neither receives 50% of the certified vote come June. ...
Magruder continues to lead early Columbia County election results, but November runoff may be required
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, Margaret Magruder is maintaining her lead for Columbia County Commission Position 1, gaining 48% of the vote to 39.6% for Alex Tardif and Brian Brust with 12%. For Position 3, Casey Garrett is unchallenged with 95.6% of the vote. Even with her lead, the top two candidates are likely to head to a runoff election in November, if neither receives 50% of the certified vote come June. ...
Magruder continues to lead early Columbia County election results, but November runoff may be required
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, Margaret Magruder is maintaining her lead for Columbia County Commission Position 1, gaining 48% of the vote to 39.6% for Alex Tardif and Brian Brust with 12%. For Position 3, Casey Garrett is unchallenged with 95.6% of the vote. Even with her lead, the top two candidates are likely to head to a runoff election in November, if neither receives 50% of the certified vote come June. ...
New Prepaid Internet Service Available in Columbia County
Pay-As-You-Go Options for Internet and Mobile Phone Service Feature All-In Pricing with No Contracts or Credit Checks Prepaid service plans are highly favored for their flexibility, affordability, and ease of use, appealing to a broad spectrum of consumers. These plans allow users to pay upfront, eliminating the risk of unexpected bills and helping them manage their budgets effectively. Columbia County residents now have new options for low-cost, pay-as-you-go Internet and...
Evanson: Need a pick-me-up? Let me introduce you to Avery Teed
I just returned from a vacation that consisted of a lot of golf, a little adult libation, some sun, and much needed downtime with friends in one of the prettiest areas of our state. But while still in a bit of the malaise that nearly always sets-in shortly following a relaxing time away, I quickly snap-to when reminded of how things are and could be by one of my favorite local athletes. Avery Teed is what’s right with high school sports. ...
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