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Columbia County Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Longview Mill Workers
Published on June 03, 2026
Columbia County has directed that flags at County facilities be lowered to half-staff through Sunday, June 7, in honor of th…
Columbia County Staff Recognized by FBI Portland for Public Safety Collaboration
Published on May 29, 2026
Several Columbia County employees and partner agencies were recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland…
Provider Appreciation Day in Columbia County May 13, 2026
Published on May 13, 2026
proclamation--may-13-2026-provider-appreciation-day-in-columbia-county.pdf
April 2026 is Volunteer Month
Published on April 08, 2026
2026-april-as-volunteer-month-2.pdf Claire Catt, United Way Executive Director, Receiving Signed Proclamation from the Board…
National Public Health Week April 6-12, 2026
Published on April 08, 2026
2026-national-public-health-week-proclamation.pdf Jaime Aanensen, Columbia County Public Health Director, Receiving Signed …
March 2026 is American Red Cross Month
Published on March 18, 2026
March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in Columbia County, Oregon.pdf
Wreaths Across America
Published on December 05, 2025
2025 National Wreaths Across America Day.pdf Columbia Memorial Gardens54490 Columbia River HwyScappoose, Oregon 970546Ceremo…
Columbia County to “Light Up Green” in Support of Veterans This November
Published on October 29, 2025
Columbia County is proud to partner with Community Action Team and Veteran’s Bunker as it joins counties across the nation i…
Columbia County to “Light Up Green” in Support of Veterans This November
Published on October 29, 2025
Columbia County is proud to partner with Community Action Team and Veteran’s Bunker as it joins counties across the nation i…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Published on October 01, 2025
2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation.pdf
Historic John Gumm Building Wins DeMuro Award for Preservation Excellence
Published on October 01, 2025
Columbia County project praised for vision, craftsmanship, and public benefitColumbia County is proud to announce that the r…
Historic John Gumm Building Wins DeMuro Award for Preservation Excellence
Published on October 01, 2025
Columbia County project praised for vision, craftsmanship, and public benefitColumbia County is proud to announce that the r…
Board Issues Letter of Expectation to Commissioner Garrett
Published on August 26, 2025
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has taken formal action following the completion of a workplace investigation inv…
County Offices to Close on Designated Days as Cost-Saving Measure
Published on July 01, 2025
Furlough days scheduled to reduce expenses while protecting jobs and essential servicesColumbia County will implement schedu…
Watch Your Phone: County to Send Residents Text Invites to FlashVote Surveys
Published on June 17, 2025
Starting Monday, June 23, Columbia County residents may receive a text message inviting them to sign up for FlashVote, a qui…
Columbia County Provides Public Update on Ambulance Service Agreement Process
Published on June 05, 2025
Columbia County has heard that there is some confusion and uncertainty in the community regarding the ongoing Ambulance Serv…
Columbia County Launches New Survey Platform to Enhance Community Engagement
Published on December 12, 2024
Columbia County is excited to introduce a new way for residents to share their opinions on important local issues. Starting…
Water Shutdown to Impact Columbia County Services at Key Buildings
Published on October 23, 2024
Columbia County will close services at the Courthouse and John Gumm Buildings on Monday, October 28, 2024, due to water main…
October is Domestic Violence Action Awareness Month
Published on October 11, 2024
2024 Action Awareness Month Proclamation.pdf
Columbia County Celebrates Renovation of the Historic John Gumm Building
Published on October 04, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 4, 2024Columbia County Celebrates Renovation of the Historic John Gumm BuildingRenovations will…
Columbia County Adopts Strategic Plan to Enhance Community Services
Published on October 02, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 2, 2024Columbia County Adopts Strategic Plan to Enhance Community ServicesColumbia County, OR –…
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Published on September 11, 2024
2024 Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation.pdf
May 10 is Provider Appreciation Day
Published on May 03, 2024
2024 Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation.pdf
Columbia County Delivers Update on John Gumm Building Renovation and Improvement Project
Published on April 18, 2024
Columbia County hosted a media briefing yesterday afternoon to provide an update on the ongoing renovations and improvements…
Columbia County Jail Levy: Continuing to Keep Our Community Safe
Published on March 14, 2024
Columbia County voters are set to make a crucial decision in the upcoming May election: the continuation of a Columbia Count…
Board of County Commissioners Recognize Community Justice Department
Published on July 20, 2023
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is proud to promote National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, he…
Crown Z Trail Recognized as National Recreation Trail
Published on June 07, 2023
The county's Parks, Forests, and Recreation Department is proud to announce that the Crown Z trail is now a part of the Nati…
Public Hearing in the Matter of the Rate Adjustments for Food, Pool, and Lodging Licenses and Services in Columbia County
Published on June 02, 2023
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSFOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGONNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLICATIONIn the Matter of the …
The Big Flag Is Back for Memorial Day
Published on May 26, 2023
Columbia County's General Services Department raised the "Big Flag" today in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. The big f…
Joint City-County Dinners Resume in Columbia County
Published on March 29, 2023
In Columbia County, the service areas of our rural agencies often overlap. Informal events, like the Joint City-County Dinne…
Columbia County Sanctuary Ordinance Voided by State Court of Appeals
Published on February 17, 2023
Earlier this week, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a ruling that voids the county's Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance.…
Board of Commissioners Annual meeting schedule
Published on January 12, 2023
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSFOR COLUMBIA COUNTY 2023 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Colum…
County Board of Commissioners honored with Department of Defense Patriot Award
Published on January 12, 2023
Commissioners recognized for their support of the county's National Guard and Reserve membersRecently, the County Commission…
Columbia County Swears in Four Elected Officials
Published on January 03, 2023
Earlier this afternoon, Judge Michael Clarke swore in the four officials who won their elections last November. Commissioner…
Columbia County Recognizes Employees with Years of Service Awards
Published on December 30, 2022
The Board of Columbia County Commissioners presented several Columbia County employees with years of service awards earlier …
Columbia County Offices Closing at 3:00 P.M. Today; Closed Tomorrow
Published on December 22, 2022
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast that a winter storm event will affect Columbia County over the next few days…
Senator Betsy Johnson Donates Flag to Columbia County on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Published on December 07, 2022
Senator Betsy Johnson donated a United States flag to Columbia County earlier today. The flag was the backdrop at Senator Jo…
General Services Department Secures Two Park Improvement Grants
Published on October 25, 2022
Last month the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded two grants to Columbia County through the Local Government Gra…
County Commissioners Proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Published on October 10, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners is proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to call on the community to he…
Officers' Use of Deadly Force Justified
Published on September 13, 2022
Last month, Columbia County District Attorney Jeff Auxier concluded that police officers were justified in their decision to…
Columbia County Makes Annual Donation to Columbia Pacific Food Bank
Published on August 12, 2022
Today, at the grand opening of the new Columbia Pacific Food Bank facility, Columbia County commissioners presented the food…
April Proclaimed Volunteer Month by Board of County Commissioners
Published on April 29, 2022
The Board of Commissioners has proclaimed the Month of April as Volunteer Month in Columbia County and encourages all county…
Board of Commissioners Proclaims April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Published on April 13, 2022
The Board of Commissioners proclaims April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Columbia County. SAAM calls atte…
Columbia County Recognizes Land Use Compliance Specialists
Published on March 24, 2022
The Board of Commissioners would like to recognize the fine work and accomplishments of the Columbia County Land Use Complia…
85 Grants Totaling $490,000 Awarded to Local Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Published on February 07, 2022
Columbia County, in partnership with the Columbia Economic Team (CET), recently distributed nearly $500k in grants to county…
Columbia County Accepting Applications to Fill Advisory Group Vacancies
Published on January 21, 2022
Columbia County's advisory boards, committees, and commissions provide community perspective to the Board of Commissioners o…
PN - Notice of Public Hearing in the Matter of the Applications by NEXT Renewable
Published on December 23, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in Columbia County that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual public h…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NR-Temporary Move of Land Development Services Set for December 27
Published on December 17, 2021
Columbia County has entered into a 24-month lease agreement with American Property Management. "This agreement paves the way…
Columbia County Joins in Celebrating the Scappoose Centennial
Published on August 11, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2021 Columbia County Joins in Celebrating the Scappoose Centennial ST. HELENS, Oregon - The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2021 Columbia County Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance submitted to Judge Ted Grove for Judicial Examination and Judgment
Published on May 25, 2021
(Columbia County, Oregon) – The Columbia County Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance, recently adopted by the C…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2021 Columbia County Board of Commissioners welcomes resumes for appointment to open County Assessor and County Clerk positions
Published on April 30, 2021
(Columbia County, Oregon) – The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is now welcoming letters of interest and resumes for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2021 Columbia County Board of Commissioners announces passing of County Clerk Elizabeth Huser
Published on April 27, 2021
CORRECTION – In this release, we printed that the next election to fill the County Clerk position was in November 2023. The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2021 Multiple outbreaks linked to rise in cases could shift Columbia County back to High Risk
Published on April 02, 2021
Multiple outbreaks linked to rise in cases could shift Columbia County back to High Risk (Columbia County, Oregon) – Columbi…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2021 Columbia County Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance moves to Validation
Published on April 01, 2021
(Columbia County, Oregon) – The Columbia County Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance, recently adopted by the Columbia Count…
Columbia County Development Agency FY 2019-2020 Annual Report
Published on January 29, 2021
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, sitting as the
COLUMBIA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO:…
Columbia County Public Health partners with local providers to finish vaccinating Phase 1a groups; calls for all remaining 1a groups to connect with public health
Published on January 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 20, 2021
(Columbia County, OR) - Columbia County Public Health recently…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2021 Small Business Grant dollars distributed to 159 Columbia County small businesses and non-profits
Published on January 12, 2021
(Columbia County, Oregon) – In partnership with the Columbia County Economic Team (CCET), Columbia County rece…
Board of Commissioners Annual meeting schedule
Published on January 06, 2021
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY
2021 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
Notice is her…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2021 Columbia County swears in three elected officials
Published on January 04, 2021
(Columbia County, Oregon) – On Monday, January 4, Judge Ted Grove swore in three officials who won their…
Notice of Revised Schedule for Remand Proceedings - Port Westward
Published on December 22, 2020
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON
In the Matter of the Application by t…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2020 Courthouse doors returned to original, historical design just in time for Christmas
Published on December 18, 2020
(Columbia County, Oregon) – Thanks to the efforts of two local men who donated their time and skill, the Colum…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2020 Free COVID-19 testing clinics offered throughout December
Published on December 01, 2020
(Columbia County, Oregon) – In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, the Columbia County Public Health Departm…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2020 Columbia County suffers third COVID-19 death
Published on November 23, 2020
(Columbia County, Oregon) - Columbia County has suffered its third loss to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…
Schools aim for January reopening if County COVID-19 rates remain low through the holidays
Published on November 12, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 12, 2020
Schools aim for January reopening if County COVID-19 rates remain low thr…
Advisory Committee, Commissions and Councils have upcoming open seats
Published on October 12, 2020
Current advisory committee openings:
Jail Operating Citizens Advisory Committee
Fair Board
Open position that…
Columbia County Fairgrounds successfully manages wildfire support operation
Published on September 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, September 28, 2020
Columbia County Fairgrounds successfully manages wildfire suppor…
Wildfire Relief Fund launched to provide and support in Columbia County
Published on September 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 13, 2020
Wildfire Relief Fund launched to provide aid and support in Columbia Cou…
Columbia County Fairgrounds seeks community support as wildfire evacuees arrive
Published on September 11, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 10, 2020
Columbia County Fairgrounds seeks community support as wildfire evacuees arr…
Columbia County Board of Commissioners approve lease of John Gumm School
Published on September 03, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Columbia County Board of Commissioners approve lease of John Gumm School
(Columbia …
Get involved and share your skills
Published on July 20, 2020
PR - Get involved and share your skills (1)(1).pdf
Columbia County Board of Commissioners passes resolution in support of racial equality
Published on July 09, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JULY 9, 2020
Columbia County Board of Commissioners passes resolution in support of rac…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 14, 2020 Columbia County approved by State to begin Phase 1 of reopening on Friday, May 15
Published on May 14, 2020
County approved for Phase 1 (5).pdf
Cascade Tissue Donation
Published on April 21, 2020
Cascade Tissue Donation Video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 21, 2020
Cascades Tissue Group donates 300 cases…
Community partners work with St. Helens School District to provide meal services
Published on April 17, 2020
SHSD Meal Service(1).pdf
Public meeting notice
Published on April 14, 2020
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY
1. Notice is hereby given that the Columbia …
April 2020 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Published on April 10, 2020
Proclamation April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (1).pdf
JAIL OPERATING CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JOCAC) REPORT SUMMARY ON COLUMBIA COUNTY JAIL OPERATIONS
Published on April 10, 2020
JOCAC Report, 3-17-20 SUMMARY A (1) (1).pdf
Daily Meetings Notice Update
Published on March 27, 2020
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY
MEETING NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
UPDATE
…
Columbia County Facilities open for online and phone services
Published on March 26, 2020
Amended 31-2020 In the matter of Adopting a temporary Policy to Close County Facilities to the Public in Response to COV…
COUNTY ADOPTS TEMPORARY ORDER RESTRICTING COUNTY PARKS ACTIVITIES
Published on March 25, 2020
30-2020 In the Matter of Adopting a Temporary Policy to RestrictActivities at County Parks in Response to COVID-19.pdf For i…
County Board approves Strategic Plan
Published on January 09, 2020
Jan. 9, 2010
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners yesterday approved a Strategic Plan for the cou…
Fiscal sustainability for Columbia County
Published on November 27, 2019
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has adopted a report that details new revenue sources that have the potentia…
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