The Spotlight newspaper

02/18/2025

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas wants to set a minimum standard of three free behavioral health visits per year for people enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare.

02/18/2025

As politics and legal battles swirl, hospital systems and other providers face conflicting legal and funding threats from state and federal officials.

As politics and legal battles swirl, hospital systems and other providers face conflicting legal and funding threats from state, federal officials.

02/17/2025

“His trailer was a total loss,” the man's sister, who has organized a GoFundMe to help pay for his recovery, said. “It’s gone, and he has nothing. Absolutely nothing.”

A Rainier man has been hospitalized with extensive burns following a fire that destroyed his mobile home last week.

02/17/2025

Two more Oregon cats died this month after eating raw cat food that was contaminated with the deadly bird flu virus, prompting Washington state officials to issue a recall.

02/17/2025

St. Helens and Scappoose girls wrestlers impressed at last week's regionals. Find out where they finished and who qualified for state here...

It’s championship season in high school wrestling and both Scappoose and St. Helens are off to a great start after a one-two finish at last weekend’s OSAA Girls 4A/3A/2A/1A Special

02/17/2025

Three people who were mistakenly registered to vote at Oregon’s Motor Vehicle Services Division could face a criminal investigation for voting despite not being U.S. citizens.

02/15/2025

As a condition of the plea, four of the six misconduct charges were dismissed.

Nearly a year after his indictment on six official misconduct charges, Scappoose police officer Eric Zwald has pleaded guilty to the crimes levied against him.

02/15/2025

A break-in at the beginning of the month has temporarily taken the KOHI radio station off air, but it’ll be back to regularly scheduled programming soon.

02/14/2025

A program-record 12 Ducks will represent Oregon football at the 2025 NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis later this month.

02/14/2025

❄ Thanks to Thursday’s snowfall and Presidents Day on Monday, some city and county offices are looking at a five-day weekend.

Thanks to Thursday’s snowfall and Presidents Day on Monday, some city and county offices are looking at a five-day weekend.

02/14/2025

The deadline for parents and caregivers to provide children’s vaccine records to schools and child care facilities around the state is quickly approaching.

Parents and caregivers must provide children’s vaccine records to schools and child care facilities around the state.

02/14/2025

💻 The course will focus on legal guidelines, best practices for internet safety and the latest trends in hidden apps.

In an ever-evolving internet landscape, the St. Helens Police Department wants to help parents keep their kids safe online.

02/14/2025

❄ Whether you welcome the chance to go sledding or dread the sight of snowflakes altogether, here’s the latest on weather-related closures, schedule changes and more.

You may have noticed, but it’s pretty chilly out there. Whether you welcome the chance to go sledding or dread the sight of snowflakes altogether, here’s the latest on weather-related

02/14/2025

While Tualatin, Westview and Southridge continue to represent in the 6A boys basketball Coaches Poll, Banks is making a move in the 3A. Where does your favorite team rank? Find out here...

Below are the latest statewide Boys Basketball Coaches Polls in all classifications, brought to you by the OSAAtoday.

02/13/2025

It's chilly out there! ❄️☃️ Whether you’re out building snowmen, sledding down hills in your neighborhood or just enjoying the snowy view from your window, we want to see your best winter weather photos! 📸

Let's capture our community's snow day together. Drop your pictures in the comments or send them to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the Spotlight! ❄️✨

02/13/2025

Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing and tech workforces. Educators say it’s their turn.

Over the past few years, the Oregon Legislature has responded to industry-wide labor shortages in manufacturing, tech and health care by directing millions of dollars to workforce development programs. Now,

02/13/2025

🏈 A 30-second spot aired during the 2025 Super Bowl costs around $8 million.

A 30-second spot aired during the 2025 Super Bowl costs around $8 million.

02/13/2025

🛍 Do you like shopping local? Share your favorite Columbia County business in the comments below 👇

Robin Smith loves supporting local businesses.