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Here's how Oregon is celebrating America's 250th year of independence
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (858+ words) Published 9: 24 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Bigfoot is officially helping Oregon celebrate the country's 250th birthday. This September, the Dallas Area Visitors Center will host its second annual Bigfootstock, a one-day festival rooted in local folklore and the town's rural identity that brings…...
Columbia County's legacy: In homes, on the big screen
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (837+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, June 26, 2026 By Kalena O'Connell and Kaelyn Cassidy A hair salon on First Street in St. Helens was transformed into the dress shop that Bella Swan and her friends visit to try on prom dresses in the 2008 film…...
AMONG THE SCAPPOOSE SHELVES: Plant a reading seed in your child's garden
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (369+ words) Published 9: 27 am Friday, June 12, 2026 By Emily Armstrong, Scappoose Public Library Your friendly library crew has been busy as bees preparing a summer of screen-free, classic fun for all ages around our theme of "Plant a Seed, Read!" Honestly, where else…...
St. Helens library launches summer reading challenge
2+ week, 2+ day ago (742+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Soak up the sun with a good book by joining the St. Helens Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Challenge. Children, teens and adults are invited to participate in the annual summer program, which will run from June…...
Oregon's Dante Moore featured on College Football 27 cover
3+ week, 3+ day ago (319+ words) Published 1: 33 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is coming to a gaming console near you. EA Sports unveiled Tuesday that Moore, along with Miami receiver Malachi Toney and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy, will be featured on…...
Clatskanie Mural Festival to celebrate 5 new public artworks
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (521+ words) Published 11: 13 am Friday, May 29, 2026 Clatskanie is getting a makeover. Beginning June 5, a team of artists with the Portland Street Art Alliance will begin painting murals at five sites throughout the city. The artists will work for about two weeks leading…...
Cosplay, comics, gaming headed to Hillsboro for Westside Comic Con
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) Published 5: 30 am Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Fans of fantasy, comics and all things pop culture are heading to Hillsboro for a full weekend dedicated to community and creativity. The inaugural Westside Comic Con springs into action May 23-24, taking over the Wingspan Event…...
13 Nights on the River returns in June to St. Helens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (519+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, May 19, 2026 St. Helens has announced the lineup for its annual 13 Nights on the River summer concert series. This year's iteration of 13 Nights on the River will continue to see performances at Columbia View Park, located at 3 Strand…...
St. Helens library book sale returns for 1 day this weekend
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Published 5: 00 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 Looking for your next beach read as summer approaches? The Friends of the St. Helens Public Library nonprofit is back to again offer a spring book sale. This year, it's from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday, May 16, in the…...
OPINION: Scappoose library brings vitality; vote yes on levy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (159+ words) Columbia County Spotlight OPINION: Scappoose library brings vitality; vote yes on levy Published 8: 00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 I'm a resident of Scappoose, and I'm writing in support of Measure 5-308 to maintain the level of library services for our community. The library…...