There are new details to The Chronicle's original story concerning quick action by law enforcement officials being credited for saving a man's life. Read more

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports six small earthquakes off the Oregon Coast near Bandon Thursday morning, April 29, ranging from 4.1 magnitude to 5.4 magnitude Read more

Columbia County Sheriff's lone K9 will soon be sporting a new bullet proof vest while on duty. Read more

The Scappoose School District is one of five in Oregon selected to participate in a four year grant project from the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center). Read more

A small 2.0 magnitude earthquake 15 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean west of Bandon occurred at 10:13 p.m. Monday night, April 26, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Read more

It’s week two of the return to a hybrid in-person instruction at St. Helens High School, and despite the ups and downs of the county's pandemic risk classifications, students, teachers and staff are moving forward. Read more

It is an American tradition that draws hundreds to the St. Helens riverfront each summer but the future is uncertain for the Independence Day fireworks. Read more

Following an alleged assault at a Scappoose grocery store, a 35-year-old man faces multiple charges including, harassment, intimidation, parole violation, assault, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Read more

The following is a release from the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Read more