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An Apology and New Form: Waiting time at the DMV

An Apology and New Form: Waiting time at the DMV

Structure Fire: Investigation hampered

Structure Fire: Investigation hampered

Tracking COVID-19: Columbia County receives $115,000

Tracking COVID-19: Columbia County receives $115,000

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An Apology and New Form: Waiting time at the DMV

An Apology and New Form: Waiting time at the DMV

Structure Fire: Investigation hampered

Structure Fire: Investigation hampered

Tracking COVID-19: Columbia County receives $115,000

Tracking COVID-19: Columbia County receives $115,000

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UPDATE / Travelers Advisory: Cornelius Pass

UPDATE / Travelers Advisory: Cornelius Pass

Update posted at 9:45 a.m. June 1

Resigns: Oregon Employment Department director out

Resigns: Oregon Employment Department director out

Road Work: Projects at Mist

Road Work: Projects at Mist

Razor Clamming: Now open from Columbia River to Cape Arago

Razor Clamming: Now open from Columbia River to Cape Arago

Back To Nature: Several state campgrounds reopening

Back To Nature: Several state campgrounds reopening

COVID-19 Outbreak: Investigation launched at Townsend Farms sites

COVID-19 Outbreak: Investigation launched at Townsend Farms sites

Standing Firm: Judge refuses to change Stay Home order decision

Standing Firm: Judge refuses to change Stay Home order decision

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Virtual Pet Run/Walk: Columbia County Humane Society fundraiser

Virtual Pet Run/Walk: Columbia County Humane Society fundraiser

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

Community Calendar: Here's What's Happening

Real Estate Guide - Summer 2020

Real Estate Guide - Summer 2020

Nominations: My Fair Lady

Nominations: My Fair Lady

Entertainment: Bluegrass fundraiser for Clatskaine Castle -UPDATE

Entertainment: Bluegrass fundraiser for Clatskaine Castle -UPDATE

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Entertainment: Bluegrass fundraiser

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Up In Flames: Live burning exercise

Up In Flames: Live burning exercise

Security Artwork: Liquor store turns a negative into a positive

Security Artwork: Liquor store turns a negative into a positive

Law Enforcement: Proposed budget includes new full-time deputy

Law Enforcement: Proposed budget includes new full-time deputy

Graduation Caravan: Event set for June 5

Graduation Caravan: Event set for June 5

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Lights On: Honoring Clatskanie's athletes

Lights On: Honoring Clatskanie's athletes

The spirit shines bright in Clatskanie today despite the dark impact of the coronavirus.

OSAA Update: School athletics, activities suspension

OSAA Update: School athletics, activities suspension

Coronavirus: OSAA issues restrictions at State Championship events --Update

Coronavirus: OSAA issues restrictions at State Championship events --Update

Update: Community Celebration: CMHS girls basketball team to be honored -Postponed

Update: Community Celebration: CMHS girls basketball team to be honored -Postponed

Champions: Clatskanie takes home 3A title, again

Champions: Clatskanie takes home 3A title, again

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Up In Flames: Live burning exercise

Up In Flames: Live burning exercise

Security Artwork: Liquor store turns a negative into a positive

Security Artwork: Liquor store turns a negative into a positive

Law Enforcement: Proposed budget includes new full-time deputy

Law Enforcement: Proposed budget includes new full-time deputy

Graduation Caravan: Event set for June 5

Graduation Caravan: Event set for June 5

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Letter: False Narrative

Letter: False Narrative

There’s a narrative happening in our country right now that you can be either anti-racist OR…

Column: Acknowledging the sacrifices

Column: Acknowledging the sacrifices

The COVID-19 crisis has been a difficult time for all of us, and we have all made sacrifices…

Column: Decision not made lightly

Column: Decision not made lightly

It was with heavy hearts that the Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce Board made the decision to …

Letter: Thank You For Your Support

I am writing to express my deep appreciation for the support I received during the recent pr…

Column: Importance of Tradition

Column: Importance of Tradition

In these unprecedented times, I have found myself reflecting more and more on the importance…

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Obituaries

Brent Owen Rockwood

Brent Owen Rockwood

Brent Owen Rockwood was born in North Bend, Oregon on Aug. 13, 1958 to parents Donald Rockwo…

Jackie S. Berglund

Jackie S. Berglund

Jackie Sterling Berglund, age 78, passed away in St. Helens, Oregon on April 30, 2020.

Leanne Holum

Leanne Holum

Leanne Marie Holum was welcomed into the world on Oct. 6, 1981 by her parents, Curt and Susa…

Joshua Jay Ryan

Josh Ryan 47, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away at PeaceHealth Hospital in Longview, Washingto…

Willard Taylor Evenson II

Willard Taylor Evenson II

A respected, lifelong resident of Clatskanie, Willard Taylor Evenson II passed away at his h…

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Letter: False Narrative

Letter: False Narrative

Column: Acknowledging the sacrifices

Column: Acknowledging the sacrifices

Column: Decision not made lightly

Column: Decision not made lightly

Letter: Thank You For Your Support

Column: Importance of Tradition

Column: Importance of Tradition

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Brent Owen Rockwood

Brent Owen Rockwood

Jackie S. Berglund

Jackie S. Berglund

Leanne Holum

Leanne Holum

Joshua Jay Ryan

Willard Taylor Evenson II

Willard Taylor Evenson II

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Real Estate Guide - Summer 2020

Real Estate Guide - Summer 2020

2020 NonProfit Guide

2020 NonProfit Guide

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Real Estate Guide - Spring 2020

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