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CCCC says goodbye to longtime member

CCCC says goodbye to longtime member

Grand Opening: Clatskanie Food Hub opening June 8

Grand Opening: Clatskanie Food Hub opening June 8

Farm Fresh: Clatskanie Farmers Market returns for 10th year

Farm Fresh: Clatskanie Farmers Market returns for 10th year

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CCCC says goodbye to longtime member

CCCC says goodbye to longtime member

Grand Opening: Clatskanie Food Hub opening June 8

Grand Opening: Clatskanie Food Hub opening June 8

Farm Fresh: Clatskanie Farmers Market returns for 10th year

Farm Fresh: Clatskanie Farmers Market returns for 10th year

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TCC E-Edition for 6-2-23

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TCC E-Edition for 6-2-23

TCC E-Edition for 6-2-23

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Benefits: State announces weekly unemployment, Paid Leave benefit program

Benefits: State announces weekly unemployment, Paid Leave benefit program

The Oregon Employment Department has announced the 2023-24 minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Leave Oregon.

By the Numbers: OSP releases holiday weekend statistics

By the Numbers: OSP releases holiday weekend statistics

Summer Boating: Pay attention, be prepared, says Oregon Marine Board

Summer Boating: Pay attention, be prepared, says Oregon Marine Board

Free Fishing: Event Saturday, June 3

Free Fishing: Event Saturday, June 3

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

Free Fishing: ODFW sets dates

Free Fishing: ODFW sets dates

Farmworker Study: State report outlines challenges, solutions

Farmworker Study: State report outlines challenges, solutions

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Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Tradition: Clatskanie honors veterans during annual holiday

Tradition: Clatskanie honors veterans during annual holiday

The Winners: Writing Festival organizers announce winners

The Winners: Writing Festival organizers announce winners

Walkout: Paychecks, perks continue for absent senators amid GOP-led walkout

Walkout: Paychecks, perks continue for absent senators amid GOP-led walkout

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Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Free Fishing: Event Saturday, June 3

Free Fishing: Event Saturday, June 3

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

The News/Advertiser for This Week

The News/Advertiser for This Week

Sports: CMHS baseball and softball qualify for State

Sports: CMHS baseball and softball qualify for State

Honored: CMHS students receive recognition

Honored: CMHS students receive recognition

Writing Festival: Poet Laureate to be featured at Carver Writing Festival

Writing Festival: Poet Laureate to be featured at Carver Writing Festival

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Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Sports: CMHS baseball and softball seasons end

Tradition: Clatskanie honors veterans during annual holiday

Tradition: Clatskanie honors veterans during annual holiday

The Winners: Writing Festival organizers announce winners

The Winners: Writing Festival organizers announce winners

Walkout: Paychecks, perks continue for absent senators amid GOP-led walkout

Walkout: Paychecks, perks continue for absent senators amid GOP-led walkout

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Letter: A breath of fresh air

Letter: A breath of fresh air

Kevin Hendrick’s column on broken news was good commentary on the mostly sad state of broadc…

Letter: Open Letter to CRFR Chairman Feige

Letter: Open Letter to CRFR Chairman Feige

CRFR Chairman Feige

Letter: Overturning the apple cart

Letter: Overturning the apple cart

On the third Monday of August 1979, I was volunteered by my battalion commander to assist Se…

Letter: Grow up, show up

Letter: Grow up, show up

It is past time for Republican Senators to return to work and finish the people’s business.

Letter: Having a tantrum

Letter: Having a tantrum

The government should show up to work or not be paid.

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Obituaries

Thomas Ramey

Thomas Ramey

Thomas Ramery, 95, went to be with his Lord on Thurs., May 18, 2023. He passed peacefully at…

Darrel Alan Nys

Darrel Alan Nys

Darrel Nys passed away on May 26, 2023 after an extended illness from physical and mental is…

Susan (Chamberlain) Willette

Susan (Chamberlain) Willette

Susan Willette was born on April 19, 1949 and passed away at PeaceHealth Hospital in Vancouv…

Alexander Edward Mueller

Alexander Edward Mueller

Alexander Edward Mueller was sent to our family on March 21, 2007. A miracle from the start …

John Stephen Hubbard

John Stephen Hubbard was born on Nov. 20, 1950. He died May 19, 2023 at the age of 72.

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Letter: A breath of fresh air

Letter: A breath of fresh air

Voices of the Community

Letter: Open Letter to CRFR Chairman Feige

Letter: Open Letter to CRFR Chairman Feige

Voices of the Community

Letter: Overturning the apple cart

Letter: Overturning the apple cart

Voices of the Community

Letter: Grow up, show up

Letter: Grow up, show up

Voices of the Community

Letter: Having a tantrum

Letter: Having a tantrum

Voices of the Community

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Obituaries

Thomas Ramey

Thomas Ramey

Darrel Alan Nys

Darrel Alan Nys

Susan (Chamberlain) Willette

Susan (Chamberlain) Willette

Alexander Edward Mueller

Alexander Edward Mueller

John Stephen Hubbard

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2023 Columbia County Home and Garden Show Guide

2023 Columbia County Home and Garden Show Guide

2023 Winter Blues Activities for You

2023 Winter Blues Activities for You

2022 Columbia County Nonprofit Giving Guide

2022 Columbia County Nonprofit Giving Guide

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2023 Columbia County Home and Garden Show Guide

2023 Columbia County Home and Garden Show Guide

2023 Winter Blues Activities for You

2023 Winter Blues Activities for You

2022 Columbia County Nonprofit Giving Guide

2022 Columbia County Nonprofit Giving Guide