Scappoose & Columbia Updates

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued for Lower Columbia Basin through 8 PM today due to hot, dry, and breezy...

Library District Update

• 🔥 Ballot Measure Removed: Columbia County official removes rural library dissolution question from November ballot...

Columbia County Board of Education Chairman David Dekle is suing a frequent critic over posts made as administrator of a local Facebook group.

Oregon's Emergency Board approved $1 million to help 35 households replace or repair dried-up wells. Columbia County residents facing this issue should monitor state announcements for application details.

Columbia County officials have removed the rural library dissolution question from the November ballot, with a court commissioner set to hear the related case.

Oregon National Guard Changes

• Federal Directive Impact: A federal military directive is set to reshape the work of the Oregon National...

A federal military directive aiming to modernize American troops is set to reshape the work of the Oregon National Guard.

• West Jones Creek Road Fire near Scappoose held at 17 acres as crews focus on mop-up and hot spots
• 17 counties now under drought emergency from...

Local Government Proceedings

• City Council Meeting Video: New video of the June 15 City Council Part 2 meeting is available for public viewing.
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Gov. Kotek's emergency order unlocks firefighting crews, aerial support and resources statewide through October amid record-low snowpack and drought. Locals should sign up for OR-Alert and prepare evacuation plans.

Two Oregon initiatives signal a trend of new restrictions on outdoor traditions that matter to Scappoose and Columbia County residents.

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Scappoose's Urban Renewal Agency and City Council both met on June 15, 2026, with short YouTube recordings posted for each, though no decisions or discussion details appear in the available sources.

Scappoose Public Library hosts KindergarTEEN today for grades 7–12, giving teens a lighthearted 1–2 PM break to play, snack, and connect with friends.

Public Safety Updates

• ⚡ Burn Ban Begins Monday: Columbia County fire agencies are implementing a burn ban effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, June 15,...

• AI-enabled mapping and thermal imaging detect heat signatures before visible flames
• Aircraft scans post-lightning areas, sending data directly to...

Southern Oregon's first prolonged heat wave signals the start of a longer, more demanding wildfire season across Oregon, with dry fuels, low snowpack, and forecasts placing agencies statewide on heightened alert. Local residents should prepare now.

Northwest Regional ESD delivers specialized services to Scappoose and other Columbia County districts that would be too costly for individual schools...

Columbia County Public Health is giving away free life jackets and water safety supplies at Scappoose Public Library on June 16 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. The same day marks the return of the library's popular Music and Movement program.

Governor Tina Kotek's campaign has challenged Christine Drazan to three one-hour televised debates in Portland, Eugene, and Medford before the November election. Columbia County voters can tune in to hear competing visions for Oregon's future.

Scappoose currently lists several customer service and retail roles at local stores.

• Apparel Clerk at Fred Meyer: Part-time position with flexible...