Columbia County will close services at the Courthouse and John Gumm Buildings on Monday, October 28, 2024, due to water main repairs in St. Helens. The City of St. Helens is replacing two failing water valves at the intersection of Cowlitz Street and South 1st Street, requiring a water shutdown in the Riverfront District and nearby areas.

The water shutoff will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to last until 4 p.m. Affected streets include parts of Strand Street, Cowlitz Street, St. Helens Street, and others. These repairs are necessary to prevent future issues with the city's water system, but they will temporarily impact services at these county buildings.

The Columbia County Elections Department, however, will remain open to assist with any election-related needs.

All county offices are expected to reopen on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. We encourage residents to prepare for the water shutoff by storing water and limiting water use during the repair. For more details on how to prepare, visit the City of St. Helens' website at www.sthelensoregon.gov.

For further information, please contact Columbia County at (503) 397-7210.

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About Columbia County
Founded in 1854, Columbia County is located in northwest Oregon, just 30 minutes from Portland. With 62 miles of scenic Columbia River shoreline, it is home to Oregon's only two marine parks: Sand Island on the Columbia River and J.J. Collins Memorial Marine Park on the Multnomah Channel. With St. Helens as its county seat, Columbia County covers 657 square miles and is home to over 53,000 people. For more information, visit www.columbiacountyor.gov.