In one of the more closely watched races in the county, Lt. Brian Pixley will now step up as the next elected sheriff at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) after edging out top competitor Dave Brown by more than 1,000 votes.
Columbia County residents seem to have approved a gun rights ordinance that appeared in some version in 10 Oregon counties this year. Seven other counties also passed ordinances, according to early voting results.
The race for St. Helens City Council Pos. 1 was a close three-way race. Incumbent Doug Morten appears to be headed for a new four-year term.
As of the final count from Tuesday's election, challenger Steve Topaz leads incumbent Susan Conn by 42 votes, 2294 to 2252 in the race for St. Helens City Council Pos. 3.
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement after winning reelection in Oregon's First Congressional District:
In a night of close early election results in St. Helens City Hall races, incumbent mayor Rick Scholl is the exception, appearing to be coasting to a second two-year term.
Early unofficial voting results in are in for the 2018 midterm elections. The following results pertain to Columbia County. Certified results will be posted once released by the elections department.
St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl and challenger Al Petersen kicked off a debate forum hosted by The Chronicle this past week. Following the mayoral segment, the candidates for St. Helens City Council took the stage.
Five candidates for two city council positions in St. Helens took the stage following the mayoral debate hosted by The Chronicle. Steve Topaz challenged incumbent Susan Conn for council position one, and council president Doug Morten faces two opponents, Mark Griffith and Maggie Clayton.
View a replay of our live stream of the recent St. Helens Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum here!
A forum hosted this past week by The Chronicle invited the residents of St. Helens to spend an evening with the candidates for Columbia County Sheriff.
St. Helens has candidates vying for two city council positions, and two candidates running for mayor. Learn about candidates qualifications and their platforms here:
View the replay of our live stream of the recent Columbia County Sheriff Candidates Forum here!
In preparation for these interviews, The Chronicle was provided access to the personnel files of Brian Pixley and Dave Brown. Jim Gibson’s files were not immediately available before press time. His files will be reviewed at a later date. The Chronicle combed through the provided files looki…
The Columbia County Clerk’s office has been directed by the City of Rainier to add an additional City Council office to the November 6, 2018 ballot. Facilitating this directive will require a supplemental ballot to be mailed to registered voters in the City of Rainier. This will affect 1396 …
Three candidates are running for the office of sheriff this election year: Brian Pixley, Dave Brown and Jim Gibson. The Chronicle has combed through campaign finance records from business donations and individual donors to campaign expenditures since June 1, 2018.
Columbia County Fair: July 17 – July 21 Read more
The Columbia County Fair and Rodeo begins today, July 17, and will run through July 21 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey reports no inland damage and no tsunami was generated by the 5.4 magnitude earthquake at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, off the Southern Oregon Coast. Read more
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Columbia Humane Society are among the winners. Read more
The St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) is searching for an unidentified male suspect who stole money from multiple washing machines in various laundry rooms at Woodland Trail Apartments, located at 345 N. 16th Street. Read more
The Columbia Arts Guild is hosting an art exhibit at the Columbia City Celebration on September 14, 2019. Read more
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is holding a series of listening sessions with the marijuana industry Read more
It might sound like the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book, but it is actually a question that many probably won’t have an answer to, unless you joined me on a walking tour in downtown St. Helens this 4th of July. I’ll admit that growing up in St. Helens I never heard anything about Nora Lou Mart… Read more
NEXT Renewable Fuels has signed a peace agreement with UFCW 555, agreeing to remain neutral in any future union organizing efforts for operating staff at their planned biofuels manufacturing plant at Port Westward in Columbia County. Read more
Trump deliberately caused the problems we are having with Iran. First thing he did entering …
Each month Oregon’s Secretary of State publishes a report on voter registration and much to …
The 2019 Legislative Session finished up Sunday night, June 30, with lawmakers approving the…
Senator Betsy Johnson delivered a scripted speech before voting against SB870. I can’t deci…
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Janet Lee Parashos, 70 of St. Helens, Oregon gained her angel wings on July 2, 2019 at her home.
Stanley Madden passed away on July 4, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born…
Kathryn “Kit” Mildenberger, 69, passed away on July 13, 2019 at her home in St. Helens surro…
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