The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has scheduled an opportunity for public comments concerning the proposed merger of two major grocery store chains – Kroger and Albertsons. Read moreOHA to hold public hearing for proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an advisory urging people not to feed wildlife, such as deer, because that seemingly kind effort can heighten dangerous encounters with black bears. Read moreBlack bear put down to protect human safety

Fibre Federal Credit Union is helping children save money and save homeless animals with its Cash Club Cares Program. Read moreGiving Back: Fibre Federal Credit Union supports animal shelters

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the sweeping measure, HB 4002, the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis. Read moreSweeping drug addiction law presents challenges

After months of waiting to hear whether American Hyperion Solar, LLC would site a facility in St. Helens, the city has announced the project will not be moving forward due to a lack of electrical infrastructure to the mill site located at 1300 Kaster Road, St. Helens.  Read moreQ&A: ​Project Sprint comes to a halt

The Columbia County Cultural Coalition (CCCC) board of directors has announced the recipients of its fiscal year 2024 grant awards. Read moreAwarded: Columbia County Cultural Coalition announces FY 2024 Grants

COVID-19 vaccination is not linked to death from cardiac causes among previously healthy young people, according to an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read moreOHA study: No link between COVID-19 vaccine, cardiac deaths