News releases
Oregon State Senate Bill 48 Goes Into Effect on July 1, 2022
Published on June 30, 2022
Senate Bill 48 (SB 48), a new bill signed by Governor Brown, becomes effective July 1, 2022. SB 48 eliminates certain mandat…
Gas and Land Distributions to Taxing Districts for 2021-22 Fiscal Year
Published on June 29, 2022
The Columbia County Finance and Tax Department has determined that an accounting error resulted in the overpayment of the 20…
Transfer Station Solid Waste Fees to Increase on July 1
Published on June 29, 2022
In today's hearing, the Board of Commissioners approved an 8.5% increase to the solid waste fees charged by the Columbia Cou…
Public Works Department Offers Loaner Program to Businesses, Nonprofits, and Government Entities
Published on June 16, 2022
The Columbia County Public Works Department is operating a loan program that allows local businesses, nonprofit organization…
The Big Flag Is Back
Published on May 27, 2022
The county's General Services Department has raised the big flag for Memorial Day weekend. The big flag is a high wind, comm…