Scappoose & Columbia Updates

• Oregon Food Bank distributed over 98 million meals last year, including 37 school sites.
• Advocates call hunger a "policy choice" as funding for...

Initiative Petition 28, which would make it illegal to injure or kill animals and effectively ban hunting and fishing statewide, has reached the signatures needed for the November ballot though the Secretary of State must still verify them.

Oregon heads into one of its driest wildfire seasons in a decade with drought emergencies declared statewide.

Local residents should focus on these...

Scappoose residents should check local stores for recalled drinks under brands Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, FANALE, and DENDA due to potential salmonella contamination. Return affected items for a full refund.

A weekend fire at a Salem warehouse storing Oregon wildfire response equipment was contained before damaging most critical gear, though the timing has...

Christine Drazan's easy GOP primary victory sets up a November rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek, but without former state Sen. Betsy Johnson of Scappoose...

Columbia County residents heading to Sauvie Island beaches this summer will need a $10 daily permit for weekends and holidays from June 15 through...

• Commissioner Position 2: Jerry Cole wins with 7,983 votes (52.5%), ahead of Kellie Jo Smith (5,270) and Jonathan Barclay (1,838)
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Northwest Regional ESD is cutting Outdoor School to a three-day program at four sites due to a 20% funding reduction, dropping 20 staff and ending...

Columbia County's small-business center rebranded in July and won statewide recognition as the Northwest Innovation Hub.

• Rebrand win: SBRC now...

Columbia County travelers heading to the Gorge face ongoing disruptions from the I-84 McCord Creek Bridge Replacement near Warrendale (Exit 35).

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The Scappoose Public Library Board meets Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 AM to noon to discuss its Long Range Plan. Residents can attend in the Library Meeting Room or via Zoom after emailing jweiss@scappooselibrary.org to share input.

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