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News stories for Wed, Mar 10, 2010

TriMet’s riderships goes up in February

(News - March 9, 2010 - (none))

Wheeler ‘well prepared for challenges’ as new state treasurer

UPDATE • Former Treasurer Jim Hill tosses his hat into race for the statewide post

(News - March 9, 2010 - (none))

Hundreds line up to run for statewide offices

(News - March 9, 2010 - (none))

KPAM lineup shuffle puts Taft on talk show frontlines

(News - March 8, 2010 - (none))

Oregon Treasurer Ben Westlund dies

60-year-old former legislator is hailed as a state leader

(News - March 7, 2010 - (none))

More arrests tied to Wilmoth’s alleged violent crime spree

(News - March 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Local lawmakers say ‘special session’ took worthy stab at slowing economic bleed out

(News - March 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Uncertainty could cause hospital cost to soar by nearly $100,000

Hospital loan interest rate could rise by as much as half-a-percentage point taking into account the repeal referendum

(News - March 3, 2010 - Darryl Swan)

World Day of Prayer planned this Friday

Cameroon is this year's service writer, local churches involved

(News - March 3, 2010 - (none))

Awaiting attempted murder trial, Mark Gift now accused of trying to stab his grandson

(News - March 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Dogfighter’s pit bulls saved from impending death

(News - March 3, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Around the region

(News - March 3, 2010 - (none))

Taste of home

Challenging the reign of that other Oregon product gift store, Oregon Maiden Outpost sets up shop in St. Helens

(News - March 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Life in the bike lane

County, cities push towards making the region more friendly for bicyclists

(News - March 3, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Tsunami alert lifted for Oregon Coast

UPDATE: National Weather Service says region still should watch for rising water

(News - February 27, 2010 - (none))

More arrests tied to Wilmoth crime spree

Police believe campaign of robbery, intimidation culminated in Feb. 11 shooting

(News - February 26, 2010 - (none))

Metro designates 28,000 acres for future urban growth

Decision provides a 50-year land-use map for the region

(News - February 25, 2010 - Steve Law)

Around the region

(News - February 24, 2010 - (none))

St. Helens looks to spur development by trimming fees

SDC fees on new residential developments will be cut by 50 percent until end of 2010, in an effort to bring new homes

(News - February 24, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

(Not) burning down the house

Fireplace shop expands into Scappoose with rustic showroom

(News - February 24, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Commissioners ready to mull garbage rate increases at March 3 meeting

Trash rate increases sought after study finds transfer station losing money after every dump

(News - February 24, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

With 15 months left under contract, Scappoose Principal removed from position and given new district post

(News - February 24, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

County health prognosis?

(News - February 24, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Officer Barrett back on patrol following investigation

Internal affairs probe found no cause to dismiss Shaun Barrett after casino arrest

(News - February 24, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Court tells Columbia County to repay $3 million to NW Natural

Coffers are $3 million lighter following Oregon Supreme Court decision

(News - February 24, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

What’s the word...

on the one-year anniversary of the stimulus package?

(News - February 24, 2010 - (none))

County chamber awards banquet honors service to the community

(News - February 24, 2010 - (none))

‘America’s Got Talent’ stops in Portland for auditions

NBC show takes a look at acts in the Northwest during the weekend

(News - February 23, 2010 - (none))

Sheriff meeting on nuisance properties set for Monday evening

(News - February 22, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Oregon Health Plan invites 2,000 on reservation list to join

(News - February 22, 2010 - (none))

Housing gets helping hand in St. Helens

(News - February 17, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Around the region

(News - February 17, 2010 - (none))

AARP, with IRS, promises free tax help, electronic filing for seniors

(News - February 17, 2010 - (none))

Future of county law enforcement discussed at Chamber-run event

(News - February 17, 2010 - (none))

Piece of cake

In her third year baking tasty treats, Brenda Stoddard is becoming adept at her culinary craftsmanship

(News - February 17, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Police believe crime spree preceded Clatskanie shooting

(News - February 17, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Scappoose woman arraigned on 28 charges in puppet studio theft case

(News - February 17, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Bottle recycling plant officially a ‘go’ for St. Helens

Plant would bring roughly 25 new manufacturing jobs to the area

(News - February 17, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Police standards agency follows up on Barrett’s casino conduct

(News - February 17, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Divine redesign

Missionary family revitalizes Columbia City homes after three years of inactivity

(News - February 17, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

PGE asks state for 7.4 percent rate increase in 2011

(News - February 16, 2010 - (none))

Attempted murder suspect found holed up in Gaston barn

UPDATE: Investigators believe that Devin Wilmoth may have been responsible for additional crimes

(News - February 11, 2010 - (none))

Around the region

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Friends of Fox Creek Banquet

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Fred Meyer steps up for Haiti

(News - February 10, 2010 - (none))

Local PCC financial aid day, Feb. 17

(News - February 10, 2010 - (none))

‘Heart’ campaign targets student health

School-based health clinic, dependent on fundraising, enters 10th year

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Government gets greener with stimulus dollars

County projects stand to receive more than $600,000 in new stimulus project funds

(News - February 10, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

‘Henry Knighton Days’ festival offers window into city culture

June event will focus on St. Helens’ founder, Henry Knighton, and the era in which he lived

(News - February 10, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Scappoose district weighs add-on bond projects

District targets thousands in contingency as major projects come in under budget

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Independence billows high-seas relationship

Couple finds strength, and selves, in times of separation

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

St. Helens woos pirate festival, but it could cost them

Dismayed with Cathedral Park in Portland, Pirate Festival organizers set sights on St. Helens — but seek costly incentives in the process

(News - February 10, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Dogfighter’s pit bulls may yet find sanctuary

(News - February 10, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

How did a convicted dogfighter escape prosecution?

(News - February 10, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Deputies hunt attempted murder suspect near Clatskanie

Stolen truck linked to the suspect was located Wednesday morning

(News - February 10, 2010 - (none))

TriMet ‘has no choice’ in $27 million budget cuts

Transit agency could eliminate four lines, cut frequency, raise fares to balance 2011 budget

(News - February 9, 2010 - Jim Redden)

National unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent in January

(News - February 5, 2010 - (none))

Troopers slap 41 drivers with fines for cell phone violations

(News - February 5, 2010 - (none))

PCC commits $25,000 to aid county outreach

Rock Creek president hopes to improve services to address ongoing concerns

(News - February 4, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Around the region

(News - February 4, 2010 - (none))

Man files suit against St. Helens over water trouble

(News - February 3, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Warren store offers new, but familiar, feeling

(News - February 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Fish preserve

Scappoose owner of Shur-Cure bait preserves fish future with all-natural alternative

(News - February 3, 2010 - Darryl Swan)

Locals examine fallout from Measures 66/67

Businesses not excited to see higher taxes, while social services ponder next steps

(News - February 3, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

State plays 20 questions with hospital district

(News - February 3, 2010 - Darryl Swan)

Rampaging dogs kill baby goat and its mom

Dogs now in county care, will likely not be returned to owner after Jan. 28 attack

(News - February 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

CC Barber: The people’s favorite

CC Barber will return to Scappoose without a Miss America crown, but still to the applause of supporters

(News - February 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Police nab alleged laundromat flasher in St. Helens

(News - February 3, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Legislative leaders start special session with simple goal: jobs, jobs, jobs

(News - February 3, 2010 - Steve Law)

Movie Gallery bankruptcy will close video stores

(News - February 3, 2010 - (none))

Legislative leaders' No. 1 special session issue: jobs jobs jobs

Democrats respond to economic crisis and push kicker law reform to the back burner

(News - February 1, 2010 - Steve Law)

Miss Oregon's CC Barber gets Miss America swimsuit win

CC Barber of Scappoose wins lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit preliminary competition held Thursday

(News - January 29, 2010 - (none))

CRPUD to award students with electrical dreams

(News - January 27, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Neither side budges in water tug of war

(News - January 27, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Police nab alleged serial graffiti tagger in the act

(News - January 27, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Brown Gold

After a year out of work, Alex Lopez gets dirty

(News - January 27, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

CC Rider starts Saturday Portland rides

(News - January 27, 2010 - (none))

Former St. Helens official hired to county economic development post

(News - January 27, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

‘Race to the Top’ grant brings dollars, controversy to schools

As school districts compete for stimulus dollars, not all agree with grant conditions

(News - January 27, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

Around the region

(News - January 27, 2010 - (none))

Developer of Havlik Road properties files bankruptcy

(News - January 27, 2010 - Darryl Swan)

Convicted dogfighter’s pit bulls on death row

(News - January 27, 2010 - Erica Ryberg)

CC Barber vies for Miss America crown

Scappoose’s CC Barber, winner of the Miss Oregon crown in July, competes in the pageant of a lifetime this Saturday in Vegas

(News - January 27, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

Second Street, as envisioned, will unlock Scappoose neighborhood

(News - January 27, 2010 - Darryl Swan)

Voters say ‘yes’ to tax increase measures

UPDATE • Supporters see a ‘victory for schools’; opponents warn about voters’ mood

(News - January 26, 2010 - (none))

St. Helens Police searching for laundromat flasher

(News - January 26, 2010 - Stover E. Harger III)

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