The Spotlight newspaper

01/17/2025

🦏The zoo has launched new conservation partnerships in Africa, and it will help fund communities to save rhinos, giraffes and carnivores.

Oregon Zoo's outreach has reached Africa again.

01/17/2025

Heads up: A December data breach affecting multiple Oregon school districts may have compromised St. Helens School District employee information.

A December data breach impacting the St. Helens School District and other districts in the region may have compromised employee data collected over the last 15 years.

01/17/2025

Who were the big winners on the Westside basketball courts and wrestling mats on Thursday night? And where does everyone rank in the league standings? Find out here...

Scores

01/17/2025

Community members are invited to submit feedback on the plan via a survey until 5 p.m. Jan. 23.

The St. Helens School District has released its preliminary corrective action plan created from the findings of an internal investigation and community listening sessions.

01/16/2025

With the resignation of the acting superintendent, the search is on for a successor.

With the resignation of Acting St. Helens Superintendent Steve Webb, the search is on for a successor.

01/16/2025

The latest state boys basketball coaches polls are out. Who's No. 1 and where's your favorite team ranked? Find out here...

Below are the most recent statewide Boys Basketball Coaches Polls in all classifications.

01/16/2025

🌮 Scappoose’s Crunchwrap Supreme shortage may soon come to an end as a Taco Bell is expected to be built in town.

Scappoose’s Crunchwrap Supreme shortage may soon come to an end as a Taco Bell is expected to be built in town.

01/16/2025

We're seeking nominations for the amazing teachers and educators in your local schools! If you know someone who goes above and beyond to inspire and serve, whether in or out of the classroom, nominate them today!

Who can be an Amazing Educator? Anyone who works or volunteers in a public school, private school, community college or university! We'll feature the winners in our special magazine later this year!

We're looking for educators who make a difference. Nominate your favorite teacher, staff or volunteer today!

01/16/2025

Wednesday evening's St. Helens school board meeting has been moved online, rather than being held in person, due to "gun-related" threats

The St. Helens school board is opting to hold its Wednesday, Jan. 15, meeting online, not in person, citing threats of violence.

01/15/2025

In her annual address, Kotek laid out her vision for Oregon’s future: staying on task to address homelessness and housing, mental health and addiction care, improving education and a concerted effort for bipartisan cooperation.

The lawmakers for the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly were sworn in today.

01/15/2025

🚒 In total, 21 strike teams from Oregon are helping extinguish the blazes, comprising 370 firefighters and 105 vehicles.

More firefighters with the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District have gone to Los Angeles to help put out the wildfires that have destroyed countless homes and killed at least 24

01/15/2025

The Scappoose and St. Helens boys faced off on the hardwood Tuesday night. How did things play out? Find out here...

Scappoose needed a win, and they got it against arch rival St. Helens, defeating the Lions 56-47 on Tuesday night, Jan. 14, at Scappoose High School.

01/15/2025

Attention local business owners - Save big on local advertising tactics!

If you’re looking to grow your business, attract new customers or increase foot traffic to your store, we can help.

Today is our annual Mega Sale where we offer significant discounts on all kinds of advertising tactics to help grow your business.

Take advantage of savings of up to 60% off on local digital, email and print advertising.

To learn more contact your local sales representative today or email Brian Monihan at [email protected]

01/15/2025

Caitlin Clark is the latest celebrity to suffer from stalking, and sports columnist Wade Evanson believes it's just another sign of a growing problem in this country and beyond...

Am I crazy? Or are we as a whole just crazier than we’ve ever been?

01/14/2025

By the end of the month, the St. Helens School District will once again be without a superintendent.

01/14/2025

🔥 Winds are expected to pick up this week, making the Los Angeles wildfire situation worse. Here's how you can help:

Winds are expected to pick up this week, making the Los Angeles wildfire situation worse.

01/14/2025

The "Columbia Cup" may be back as the OSAA considers its return in the wake of last season's "Open" and "State Championship" bracket debacle...

It’s back — maybe.

01/14/2025

💰 Utility companies, local industry and an apartment complex all made the cut as the top 15 taxpayers in Columbia County last year.

Utility companies, local industry and an apartment complex all made the cut as the top 15 taxpayers in Columbia County last year.