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News stories for Sat, Feb 4, 2012


Report: Foreclosures keep Portland-area home prices down

Real estate firm expects ‘continued downward pressure’ on prices

(News - February 2, 2012 - Steve Law)

Councilor sorry for comments about ‘Indians’

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

For winter adventure, Saddle Mountain delivers on all fronts

(News - February 1, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Electric blanket causes house fire

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Scappoose dog park makes it permanent

New fencing comes after year of D.O.G. fundraising efforts

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Warning sign going in near Bennett Road

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Port green lights coal export projects

Port commissioners support plans to ship coal through county

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

CHD plaintiffs hope for quick ruling on case’s merits

Defendants look forward to Judge’s examination of health district dissolution

(News - February 1, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

For now, Board OKs district reconfiguration

School moves could save district money

(News - February 1, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

POLICE: Smoke shops raided for selling synthetic pot

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Pirate Festival to return

No more ‘yo ho ho’ for Portland as event again plans St. Helens invasion

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Democrats celebrate Bonamici’s 1st District victory

UPDATE • Winning candidate pledges to ‘put people before politics’

(News - January 31, 2012 - (none))

A bunch of animals make Super Bowl predictions

Oregon Zoo, Cat Adoption Team try their hand at calling Sunday’s big game

(News - January 31, 2012 - (none))

Auto Show • Show about more than autos

Daily coverage from the Portland International Auto Show

(News - January 26, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Vernonia school board member honored for education dedication

(News - January 25, 2012 - (none))

Residents to have artistic voice in new entrance sign

Officials zero in on plans for new sign marking south entrance to city

(News - January 25, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Local developers target land near Columbia City for growth

(News - January 25, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Weighing the pros and cons of coal

(News - January 25, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

The disappearance of David Durham

No sign of Sauvie Island man since alleged shooting of Lincoln City police officer

(News - January 25, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Snow day comes and goes

(News - January 25, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Judge halts CHD asset transfers

(News - January 25, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

St. Helens police consider tax levy to bolster budget

Police force struggles with budget cuts

(News - January 25, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Solar helps city save $108,000 in energy costs

(News - January 25, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Goble land buy benefits wildlife

(News - January 25, 2012 - (none))

Sen. Wyden warns of floating debris threat

Officials urged to begin planning for possible 2013 arrival of trash from Japan

(News - January 25, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Wheeler plan calls for new state economic development ‘powerhouse’

(News - January 23, 2012 - Steve Law)

More rain and wind storms coming

UPDATE • Sam Jackson Park Road to OHSU reopened after landslide is cleared

(News - January 20, 2012 - Jim Redden)

CRPUD down to 100 homes without power

Utility works around the clock to restore power to 1,500 ratepayers

(News - January 19, 2012 - (none))

Local libraries band together for Wild West-themed events

(News - January 19, 2012 - (none))

Scappoose UGB plans move on

(News - January 19, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Study finds cities are struggling

(News - January 19, 2012 - (none))

Oregon’s electric vehicle industry revving up

Sustainable Life • Two green vehicle manufacturers set to launch this year

(News - January 19, 2012 - Christian Gaston)

UPDATE: Traffic back to normal on Highway 30 in Linnton

(News - January 19, 2012 - Spotlight Staff)

Oregon’s budget benefits from historic tobacco verdict

(News - January 19, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Judge set to rule on Columbia Health District trustee case

(News - January 19, 2012 - Darryl Swan And Stover E. Harger Iii)

Competency hearing delayed for Butts

(News - January 18, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

OSU’s new ‘degree plus three’ cuts time in school

(News - January 18, 2012 - Steve Law)

FBI stats show violent crime decrease

(News - January 18, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Rob Cornilles attacks ‘Wu enablers’

Republican candidate attempts to tie Democratic rival to ousted congressman

(News - January 18, 2012 - Christian Gaston)

Community weighs in on SH school facility plans

(News - January 18, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Maritime festival a go for July

Event sets tone for talks about related $20 million center

(News - January 18, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Education investment board gathers local ideas

(News - January 18, 2012 - Jennifer Anderson)

Sturgeon decline leads to greater harvesting restrictions

States agree to 38 percent lower sturgeon catch on the lower Columbia River

(News - January 18, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

State unemployment rate drops below 9 percent

Industries gain jobs as rate dips to lowest in more than three years

(News - January 18, 2012 - (none))

Rain brings slush, flooding, blocked roads, power outages

City, TriMet, school workers scramble to respond to changing conditions

(News - January 18, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Coal companies see future in Columbia County

Two coal exporting firms in early talks with Port of St. Helens to set up near Clatskanie

(News - January 17, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Snow and ice tie up region

UPDATE • Drivers, TriMet prepare for messy commutes

(News - January 16, 2012 - (none))

Oregon Zoo offers peek inside new veterinary clinic

First major structure built with bond money is filled with ‘green’ elements

(News - January 16, 2012 - (none))

TriMet promises new security missions

Agency responds to recent high-profile attacks on system

(News - January 13, 2012 - Jim Redden)

OHSU creates world’s first ‘chimeric’ monkey clones

(News - January 11, 2012 - Peter Korn)

Judge to make Butts decision this month

(News - January 11, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Survey: Mixed news on job growth prediction

(News - January 11, 2012 - Pamplin Media Group)

Former Scappoose resident dies after Highway 26 crash

(News - January 11, 2012 - (none))

Man dies from logging accident

Falling tree kills Michael Earlywine during logging job in Rainier

(News - January 11, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Where would your kid go?

District explores financial and educational benefits of reorganizing school buildings, possibly closing one

(News - January 11, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Judge denies restraining order against health district trustees

(News - January 11, 2012 - (none))

One year after shooting, police chief remembered

Community mourns loss, celebrates life of fallen Rainier Police Chief Ralph Painter

(News - January 11, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Rising number of police deaths is tough reality for officers

Cop deaths up 13 percent over 2010

(News - January 11, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Book shop owner wins unanimous support for City Council post

(News - January 11, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Pamplin Media, KOIN enter news partnership

Starting this week, the newspapers, TV and radio stations will combine news-gathering resources

(News - January 9, 2012 - (none))

POLICE: Scappoose man breaks officer's hand after crashing stolen car

Derek Coulson, 25, arrested in Aloha after alleged police chase and resisting arrest

(News - January 5, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

County Republicans celebrate Lincoln Day with dinner

(News - January 4, 2012 - (none))

City administrator leaving for new job

Chad Olsen begins new post as city manager of Carlton, Ore., on Feb. 1

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Sen. Merkley to visit county

(News - January 4, 2012 - (none))

Lawsuit challenges Millard Road transfer, trustees authority on behalf of health district

(News - January 4, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Candidates, in their own words

Jan. 31 special election will determine who will represent our 1st Congressional District

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Candidates, in their own words

Jan. 31 special election will determine who will represent our 1st Congressional District

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Columbia City sees increase in thefts from vehicles

(News - January 4, 2012 - (none))

ONE YEAR LATER: Vigil for fallen Rainier Police Chief set for Jan. 5

Candlelight gathering comes one year after Ralph Painter was shot and killed in the line of duty

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Anonymous tip leads cops to stolen $80,000 machine

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

2012 starts with more DUII arrests

(News - January 4, 2012 - Pamplin Media Group)

Long-time school leader dies at 78

Jack Blair served 24 years as Scappoose superintendent

(News - January 4, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

BUTT-STED: Brother bags burglar by seat of his pants

(News - January 4, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Some electricity rates will decrease this year

(News - January 2, 2012 - (none))

Long-time Scappoose schools superintendent dies

Jack Blair, 78, worked 24 years in the Scappoose School District

(News - December 29, 2011 - Darryl Swan)

Columbia City fire causes $75,000 in damage

(News - December 28, 2011 - Darryl Swan)

Free art and craft workshops

(News - December 28, 2011 - (none))

On the scanner

This week in crime

(News - December 28, 2011 - (none))

Who is the ‘Biggest Loser?’

(News - December 28, 2011 - (none))

Judge will decide if Butts is fit for trial

Mental fitness hearing for Rainier police chief murder suspect Daniel Butts expected to conclude early January

(News - December 28, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

County dismisses board’s claims about CHD dissolution

(News - December 28, 2011 - Darryl Swan)

A look back at 2011

(News - December 28, 2011 - Stover E. Harger Iii And Darryl Swan)

A look back at 2011

(News - December 28, 2011 - Stover E. Harger Iii And Darryl Swan)

REPORT: Oregon’s health stays flat

Smoking down in 2011, while diabetes, obesity rates climb

(News - December 28, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

Rainier man gets 22 years for child pornography

(News - December 28, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

Celebration of life set for teen car crash victim

(News - December 28, 2011 - (none))

Meteorologists’ global warming discussion back in the forecast

Group was uninvited by OMSI in November because of ‘one-sided’ presentation

(News - December 27, 2011 - (none))

ZooLights pushes up Oregon Zoo attendance

Annual holiday display on course to set a new record this year

(News - December 27, 2011 - (none))

State economic forecast paints bright future promise of expanding payrolls this decade

Portland area, including Columbia County, expects to have largest share of job growth over the next 10 years

(News - December 21, 2011 - Pamplin Media Group)

League of Women Voters highlights election activities

(News - December 21, 2011 - (none))

Masked man robs Rainier country store

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

DUII arrests up over ‘lifesaver’ weekend

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

Superintendent will not return in 2012

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

Activists support postal service in face of proposed cuts

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

Missing woman found dead inside crashed car

Autopsy shows blunt force head trauma killed 19-year-old Nichole Sherman, missing since Nov. 13

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

St. Helens teen dies in car crash

(News - December 21, 2011 - Stover E. Harger III)

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