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Local news for Vernonia, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

1 hr ago | South County Spotlight

Drama unfolds after victim allegedly confronts a female companion with a gun

A 21-year-old Vernonia man shot himself in the head Friday, authorities said. Kolton Owen Graham's body was found in a car on Washington Street near B Street around 11:30 p.m. Vernonia Police Officer Michael ...

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

KGW-TV Portland

Vernonia man died from self-inflicted wound

Columbia County District Attorney R. Stephen Atchison says a self-inflicted gunshot wound killed a Vernonia man who was in a car being stopped by police.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Salem-News.com

Death Investigation Underway in Vernonia -

The investigation into the death of an adult male that occurred Friday night, July 18th, around 11:30 PM in Vernonia, is continuing.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR

Sat Jul 19, 2008

The Oregonian

One person dies near Vernonia; release of details awaits DA's approval

An investigation is under way into a person who died in the Vernonia area late Friday or early today, Oregon State Police said.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR, US Politics, US News

Tue Jul 15, 2008

South County Spotlight

Rules change on building in flood areas

If you're going to build in Columbia County, you'll have to make sure your building is at least a foot above flood level.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Oregonlive.com

Parks, trails close to cities are new base camp for outdoor seekers

Recreation managers see signs that people looking to get outside are not driving as far, favoring places closer to home such as the gorge, Mount Hood and state parks designed to serve the urban crowd, like the ...

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Bike Portland

Grab your kids and get rolling with these great family rides

The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club has unveiled their schedule of family-friendly rides.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids

Wed Jul 02, 2008

South County Spotlight

Fireworks, parades among area Fourth of July frolics

June Van Dolaholiver, left, and 10-year-old Hailley Barlow work the fireworks stand near McDonald's in Scappoose.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR, Breakfast, Life, Food, Scappoose, OR, St. Helens, OR, Clatskanie, OR

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Beach Connection

Heavy Snow Warning Still Affects Oregon Coast Range

The heavy snow advisory continues along the Oregon coast range, with even parts of the coastline experiencing a small amount of snow.

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Related Topix: Tillamook, OR, Swisshome, OR, Wheeler, OR, Manzanita, OR, Oregon

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Oregonian

Subcommittee approves $200,000 for Vernonia schools

A U.S. House of Representatives appropriations subcommittee has approved $200,000 to help Vernonia schools damaged by the December floods.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, David Wu, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Medford Mail Tribune

'Hams' honored for heroics in emergencies

"Keep up the good work." Essentially, that was Gov. Ted Kulongoski's message when the state provided the Amateur Radio Emergency Service organization with a special allocation of $250,000 earlier this year.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio, Jackson County, OR

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Cannon Beach Gazette

New Mayor

Newly positioned at the helm of Cannon Beach government, Jay Raskin plans to follow the course the city council charted earlier this year.

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Related Topix: Seaside, OR, Cannon Beach, OR

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Oregonian

Fired up over fines in North Plains

Micah Elsey made up a diagram to make his case when challenging a traffic ticket he got in North Plains but his challenge was not successful.

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Related Topix: Washington County, OR, Forest Grove, OR

Tue Jun 17, 2008

South County Spotlight

Governor's economic team takes a look at various county projects

Ed Freeman of Sierra Pacific Communities, LLC goes over his company's plans for development around the Scappoose Airport Wednesday during a meeting with the directors of nine state agencies.

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Related Topix: Clatskanie, OR, Rainier, OR, St. Helens, OR, Columbia County, OR, Oregon

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Beach Connection

Big Winds, Surf Ready to Wow Oregon Coast

A high wind warning is now in effect for the Oregon coast and the coast range, promising sustained winds around 40 mph and gusts as high as 70 on the beaches and headlands.

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Related Topix: Weather, Tidewater, OR, Hebo, OR, Swisshome, OR

Sun Jun 08, 2008

The Oregonian

12 Vernonia graduates lived through two floods

Floodwaters circled the homes of Michael Calhoun and Lia Sebring in 1996, their kindergarten year, and again in 2007, their senior year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Fri Jun 06, 2008

OregonLive.com

Vernonia holds First Friday Celebration to mark flood recovery

Posted by Roger Gregory, The Oregonian June 05, 2008 10:58AM Categories: Washington County Downtown Vernonia will mark its recovery from last December's flood this Friday with a First Friday Celebration from 4 ...

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Related Topix: Washington County, OR

Wed Jun 04, 2008

News-Times

Cooking up some comfort for Vernonia

Heidi Rice's home on Elm Street in Vernonia has flooded twice. In 1996, she lost a recipe box that had belonged to her grandmother.

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Cookies, Dessert, Food, Marketing, Recipes

Sat May 31, 2008

The Oregonian

Moments of remembrance in Portland, Vernonia

FORUMS MULTIMEDIA VIDEO Moments of remembrance in Portland, Vernonia Flags. White crosses.

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Thu May 29, 2008

Daily Journal of Commerce

County plans open house for Banks road construction

A public open house will be held by Washington County on Wednesday to offer information on the Bank and Sellers roads realignment project.

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Related Topix: Washington County, OR, Banks, OR

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