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Local and regional reporting by and for the lower Columbia Pacific region. Produced by the KMUN News Department, in collaboration with our regional news partners.

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January 25, 2021 00:02:09
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Oregon’s Columbia County Considers Port Expansion

The Port of Columbia County is asking county commissioners to rezone more than 800 acres at Port Westward near Clatskanie for industrial uses. Environmentalists...

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January 22, 2021 00:01:47
County plans for vaccine distribution but unsure when supplies will arrive

County plans for vaccine distribution but unsure when supplies will arrive

Clatsop County is completely out of COVID-19 vaccine and isn’t totally sure when it will be getting more. Meanwhile the county is planning mass...

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January 20, 2021 00:01:57
Gordon McCraw Inauguration Day Weather

Gordon McCraw Inauguration Day Weather

We’re running special inauguration news coverage this morning during the time when we would normally air Gordon McCraw’s in depth local weather forecast. Here’s...

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January 06, 2021 00:04:00
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Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley Describes Senate Chamber Scene During Capitol Unrest

Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on a Zoom call with Oregon reporters after being evacuated from the Senate Chamber on Wednesday as protesters...

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December 24, 2020 00:04:12
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Food Banks offer relief to hungry familes

Food Banks offer relief to hungry familes During this pandemic holiday season, food is a basic need that may be in short supply for...

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December 14, 2020 00:02:47
FIRST COVID-19 VACCINE TO ARRIVE IN ASTORIA THE WEEK OF DEC 20

FIRST COVID-19 VACCINE TO ARRIVE IN ASTORIA THE WEEK OF DEC 20

By Jacob Lewin   The first batch of covid-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Astoria next week.  Columbia Memorial Hospital made the announcement on...

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