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Snow, ice storm blankets region JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Kinsley Nicholson jumps on a snowy trampoline.

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National Weather Service (NWS) Meteorologist Clinton Rockey acknowledged that the latest winter storm that ushered in snow, winds, ice and freezing rain across the region was a bit unusual. “What made it a bit more unusual is that this was a widespread impact storm event,” he said. “One of this magnitude definitely doesn’t come through this often.” Rocky said the series of systems, classified as prolonged weather events in the NWS’s advisories and warnings, combined a portion of a larger arctic air mass moving down into the United States with east winds traveling through the Columbia River Gorge and precipitation flowing in from the Pacific Ocean. “It was a perfect set up for the snow and ice,” he said. “The cold air was stationary and not moving and the continued rounds of pacific precipitation from Friday through Monday morning caused the snow and ice.” Rocky said points across the

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Columbia River east into Washington saw 10 to 13 inches of snow. On the west side snow accumulations ranged from 8 in downtown St. Helens to 12 inches in Scappoose and more in the higher elevations surrounding Clatskanie and Rainier. Temperatures dipped into the teens and upper 20’s for much of Columbia County. Several local businesses closed Sunday due to the adverse weather. Most reopened Monday. Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday city, county and state offices were closed. The weather transition began shortly after 8 a.m. as the east winds through the gorge lessened and warmer air from the Pacific Ocean began flowing into Western Oregon. “We are now back to what’s more normal for our region this time of the year, mild temperatures with rain showers,” he said. Into the weekend and next week, Rockey said we can expect more mild conditions with the snow level above 4,000 feet. Across the region and in the Portland area, thousands were without electrical service, disrupted by the ice, winds and snow.

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Snow blanketed neighborhoods in Columbia County Navigating the hills became challenging during the This traveler uses ski poles to get from here to there and throughout the region. See more photos on page storm in Columbia County. See more photos on page during the snowstorm. See more photos on page A10. A10. A10.

At Columbia River PUD, which serves much of the local area, spokesman Kyle Boggs told The Chronicle Monday morning that the utility had been receiving customer calls concerning power outages. “Calls have been coming in all morning and continue to,” he said. We had about 20 different outages that affected around 1,400 customers.” On Monday, Columbia PUD was working to restore power to approximately 1,000 customers following about 40 separate outages. “They have pretty much all been caused by trees or tree limbs coming down and knocking out power lines“ Boggs said. “We are continuing to receive calls from throughout the area, so the current numbers are fluid.” According to Boggs, all of the PUD’s crews had been working throughout the night to restore power “Typically, this involves identifying the trouble spot and then removing any limbs or debris from the line,” he said. “From there, they can go to work reconnecting power.” To reach Columbia River PUD, call 503-397-1844.

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A large plow clears the snow along Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens. See more photos on page A10.

Cyberattack helps strengthen city’s security JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Just over one year ago, suspicious activity was detected within the City of St. Helens computer systems. A cyberattack was underway. What happened On Jan. 14, 2020, city of St. Helens officials posted an advisory on the city’s website that all of the city department phones, computers and emails were offline. The disruption affected all city departments, including city hall, public works, public library and the recreation center. The city’s online statement said Emergency 911 and the non-emergency dispatch, 503-397-1521, were still working. City spokesperson Crystal King said the city became aware of suspicious activity within its computer

network and that some data and programs were unavailable. “We promptly commenced an investigation and took the rest of our network offline in response,” King said. “We also engaged cybersecurity experts to assist with our investigation of the suspicious activity and to help restore access to programs and data within our network.” By Jan. 23, most city computer services had been restored and King said it did not appear that personal and sensitive data was compromised. “The goal is to block as many attacks as possible and have a plan in place to mitigate as much risks as you can and be prepared,” King told The Chronicle following the incident in January. New details Since the attack last January, King said the city has not experienced any further cyberattacks or

suspicious activity. King said the January 2020 cyberattack was first noticed by city employees. “The IT incident was triggered by an email which contained a corrupted attachment,” she said. Following the forensic review by the city’s IT team, King said it was discovered that no customer information or software systems that manage customer data were accessed. “The incident was found as soon as it started and our IT team was able to stop the incident before any data was actually taken.,” King said. “The community experienced a brief disruption in access to electronic city services as those systems were taken offline until an outside investigation firm confirmed that all software was clean. This included a brief shutdown of the city’s email server, phone system, and software which runs programs such as permitting and utility billing.”

King added that following the attack, the city conducted a broad investigation and took specific action to prevent further incidents. “All impacted computers were replaced, and the city purchased new software that was used to help clean and better protect the IT infrastructure after the incident,” King said. “The city also reviewed its IT policies for employees and implemented new guidelines along with a new IT service provider. As is the case with most IT incidents, it was not determined where the attack originated.” King said the city has also adopted an in-depth IT policy, which is reviewed, and ongoing staff training will be conducted as a way to stay current on best practices. “The city hired a new IT service provider and purchased new software to enhance IT security,” she said. “The city is still going through an IT upgrade process that should be completed by April at all city facilities.”

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It’s been just over a year since the City of St. Helens services were impacted by a cyberattack.

Local restaurants back to in-person dining MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Just when restaurants in Columbia County were given the green light to reopen in-person dining at 25% capacity, a snowstorm rolled through and complicated those plans for many. At the Village Inn in St. Helens, however, the crew weathered

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the storm and had meals ready for those who braved the conditions to get there. Owner Nick Chand said it was a challenge to prepare the restaurant for reopening with just a few days of notice from the state, and the snowstorm only compounded the challenge. “On Friday when we opened it was pretty crazy. A lot of people came by and supported which was amazing,” Chand said. “We tried to get as many people as we can but with the snowstorm it was really hard to staff and have the right inventory levels. But outside of anything like that it was received pretty well. We’re excited to hopefully move forward with less restrictions and get back to normal life.” What ‘normal life’ means for the Village Inn is not exactly known for Chand. He took over the business in March 2020, right as the pandemic began to change life around the country. “We came in excited and then we’ve been in the storm since,” Chand said. “We don’t even know what it looks like full board.” In the nearly 12 months that he has been operating the restaurant in St. Helens, there have been several

changes to how the restaurant can open as state-mandated restrictions have forced the closures of businesses around the state in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. “We gotta do what we gotta do, I guess,” Chand said. “Basically takeout and to-go orders have been our saving grace mostly.” High risk Declining COVID-19 case rates in Columbia County have allowed the county to move down to the ‘high risk’ category, which means limited in-person dining, along with other indoor activities returned Friday, Feb. 12. Gov. Kate Brown announced Feb. 9 that Columbia County, and nine other counties in the state, have moved from extreme risk to high risk. “Thanks to Oregonians who have stepped up and made smart choices, we have made incredible progress in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives in Oregon,” Brown said. “This week we will see 10 counties move out of extreme risk, including the Portland tri-county area, for the first time since November. This is welcome news, as we’ll start to see more businesses open up

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The Village Inn restaurant off Highway 30 in St. Helens reopened its dining room to in-person customers on Friday, the day that the county moved down to high risk and a snowstorm rolled in.

and Oregonians being able to get out a bit more.” County Commissioner Margaret Magruder applauded the work of individuals in the area in following health guidelines and keeping the rates low. “We need to compliment everybody throughout the county for being diligent and staying healthy,” she said at county meeting Feb. 10. “Hope-

fully we wont backslide.” Backsliding would mean a rise in case rates and could potentially shift the county back up to ‘extreme risk’ at the next risk level assignment in two weeks, and close the restaurants and businesses allowed to reopen in high risk. See DINING Page A10

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9 displaced from apartment fire

Flames can be seen coming from the tree unit apartment. STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Nine people are displaced this morning and three units of a St. Helens apartment are uninhabitable following a fire at the structure Monday night, Feb.15. Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) responded to the blazed at 11:20 p.m. in the 400 block of Wyeth Street in St. Helens. As the fire crews

arrived they found one unit of the multi family apartment style dwelling fully involved with fire. The heat and flames eventually caused a roof collapse on the dwelling. CRFR reported the weather conditions made the fire attack even more tricky. Dogs and cats who had resided at the apartment complex were unaccounted for following the firefighters efforts to put out the blaze.

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As of early Tuesday morning, there were no specific details available about the cause of the fire or the estimated amount of damage. There also were no reports of any injuries. Red Cross is assisting the families. Scappoose Fire, Clatskanie Fire, St. Helens Police Department and Columbia River PUD assisted CRFR at the scene.

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A CRFR crew member holds a hose spraying water on the blaze.

Boat awning collapses, no injuries

Heavy snow and ice accumulation caused a structural collapse of an awning on the docks off Dike Road on Sunday. STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

A local moorage was aided by Scappoose Fire District on Sunday, Feb.

14, when a significant pileup of snow and ice from the weekend winter storm caused a structural collapse of an awning that covered boats. The fire district re-

Photos courtesy of Scappoose Fire District

Firefighters cut away metal roof to clear the dock.

Firefighters on the scene of the awning collapse shoveled snow off the dock.

sponded to the 50000 block of Dike Road to assist the collapse, which affected over 10 vessels. No one was hurt or present when the awning came down, according to a release from

in clearing the main dock so that residents could access and leave their homes. Scappoose Fire was assisted by Columbia River PUD, who was with the district on the previous

Scappoose Fire District. The collapse prevented residents who live aboard vessels and floating homes from entering or exiting their residences. Scappose Fire assisted the moorage

call for trees into power lines. They were quick to de-energize the power, preventing fire from electricity and rendering the workspace safe, according to the release.

3 trees fall on Rainier house STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The latest winter storm has left damage to a home in Rainier. Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) crews responded to a tree that fell on a house at 6:10 a.m. Saturday morning, Feb. 13, in the area of Hale Lane and Fernhill Road in Rainier. First reports stated the occupant couldn’t open his front door to exit. Upon arrival, CRFR crews found two trees on the house. Another tree came down on the house while firefighters were inside with the owner investigating the damage. The home owner and the firefighters were not injured. The CRFR lieutenant on scene reported they were experiencing 40 to 50 mph winds and ice blowing sideways while they were at the damaged home.

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No injuries have been reported after two trees slammed into this home in Rainier. Courtesy photo from CRFR

This is one of the three trees that fell into a house in Rainier during the storm Saturday, Feb. 13.

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Port of Columbia County looks ahead Th e C hr oni cl e

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This is the fourth in a series of special reports by The Chronicle providing insight from members of our community into what we might expect in 2021. In the following conversation with The Chronicle, Port of Columbia County Executive Director Doug Hayes shares insight on the year ahead from the port’s vantage point. The Chronicle: What does the port see as its top four priorities for 2021? Doug Hayes: The top priorities for the port are economic development and growth, specifically development at Scappoose Industrial Airpark and the McNulty Creek Industrial Park in St. Helens. The rezone at Port Westward is also a priority, as the land in the rezone will be used to address the critical shortage of large tracts of rural industrial land with river access throughout Columbia County, the Portland metropolitan area, and the entire Lower Columbia River region. We are starting our fiscal year budget process this week, which may adjust slightly some of the priorities in 2021. The Chronicle: What challenges has the COVID-19 pandemic caused the port’s economic development efforts and how has the port overcome those challenges? Hayes: We have had limited economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic due to our diverse lines of business and tenant listings within the port district. We have done very well during this period, and it was our fis-

cal stability that enabled us to reduce the port’s property tax levy to zero in 2020, lowering the overall tax rates for district residents and businesses during these difficult times. The commissioners and staff will assess the tax levy during the budget process again in 2021 to determine whether or not we continue to do this in the future. At the beginning of the pandemic, the port also contracted for three months with an experienced financial counselor to offer free aid to small businesses within the port district in navigating the application process for federal and state relief funds. The port saw the need in the community for this type of assistance and felt it fit within our mission of fostering local economic opportunities to create and sustain jobs. The Chronicle: What is the future target development for the port properties at McNulty Way and Railway Avenue and how is the Port marketing those properties and to whom? Hayes: We are looking at developing our 47-acre property at McNulty Way in St. Helens. McNulty is a certified shovel-ready site by the state of Oregon, which means the property has all utilities and construction can proceed within a very short time. The property is zoned industrial, with both highway and rail access, which makes it an attractive site for manufacturers. We are currently in negotiations for developing the site, but we cannot be more specific at this time. Railroad Avenue has seen some interest from businesses, but we need to work on ex-

panding the northern access to that property to make development there viable. The port actively markets all of our available properties on LoopNet, an online commercial real estate marketplace; Oregon Prospector, a GIS web tool provided by Business Oregon; and various partnerships with regional economic development agencies such as Greater Portland Inc. and Columbia County Economic Team. The Chronicle: What is the future target development for the port’s property in Columbia City and how is the port marketing those properties and to whom? Hayes: The port’s Columbia City property is zoned light industrial, but we are very cognizant of what type of industry would be a good fit and well-received by the community in Columbia City. We do have companies who have expressed interest, but we cannot go into detail until negotiations are complete. The Chronicle: What are

the next targeted project developments for the Scappoose Airpark?

Hayes: The port has made major capital investments at the Scappoose Industrial Airpark over the last couple of years with the Taxiway-B Relocation Project and the Airpark Water/Sewer Project that brought sanitary sewer service to the west side of the airport. We are constantly making infrastructure improvements to the facility with the help of the FAA to attract new business interest and improve our facilities at the airport. The port just completed a 31,500-square-foot building that was built-to-suit for new tenant Titan Aviation and we have received interest from other companies for similar projects. The Chronicle: Briefly, please give us a summary of the status of the expansion at Port Westward? Hayes: The rezone application for Port Westward is currently with the county and we anticipate that they

will vote on it sometime this spring. If the rezone application is approved, the property at Port Westward will attract diverse rural industrial employers that will offer family-wage jobs, much needed tax revenue and a greater investment in our communities in Columbia County. The port took on this rezoning now because it takes years to accomplish. These are years a potential tenant will not have to take rezoning property, allowing them to get started on the permitting process sooner. This will also give the public a chance to weigh in on an actual project and take less time getting to a resolution. The Chronicle: In total, how many acres of property does the port own and operate and have for development?

Hayes: The port owns a total of 2,400 acres at 10 different property sites in the port district. We are currently marketing a total of approximately 142 acres that is available for development.

The Chronicle: What would be the estimated economic value that the port generates annually in Columbia County?

Hayes: According to a market analysis done in 2012 for the port’s Strategic Business Plan, the port supports direct employment of over 476 jobs within Columbia County with over $29 million in direct annual labor compensation. The port also supports a direct annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately $66 million, and over 342 secondary jobs (full and part-time) and a secondary GDP of nearly $22 million. We are currently working to update our strategic plan with a new financial analysis and expect that we will see an increase to these numbers. To reach the Port of Columbia County, visit portofcolumbiacounty.org, or call 503-397-2888. The port office is located at 100 E Street in Columbia City. Read the previous 2021 Special Reports at thechronicleonline.com.

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United Way reflects on 2020 CLAIRE CATT Chronicle Guest Article

As they reflect on the 2020 giving year, The United Way of Columbia County’s board and staff are feeling prideful of the variety of impacts they were able to make thanks to the wonderful donors and partners through a pandemic plagued year. Starting with the establishment of its COVID-19 Relief Fund in March 2020, seeded by a generous donation from the Oregon Community Foundation, United Way has raised over $25,000 to support local non-profit urgent and emergent needs related to the pandemic. Ten project requests were funded through this fund supporting a range of things from personal protective equipment, food, basic necessities, utility assistance, virtual education equipment for low-income youth, home delivered meals for seniors and much more. Another area United Way has been able to help this past year is its regular role in facilitation and administration of federal funds to local food and shelter agencies via the Emergency Food

and Shelter Program under FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Three funding phases have been conducted during the pandemic, and with United Way’s help, $78,507 has been awarded to Columbia Pacific Food Bank. In addition to supporting critical needs in the community during these challenging times, one area United Way has been proud to champion is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, ensuring our early learners, ages zero to five receive their free book in the mail every month until they turn five. Since the local program establishment in 2018, it has gained 1,632 early learner participants in Columbia County, and has distributed over 19,000 books. United Way has received overwhelming positive feedback from families, businesses, and citizens for providing this powerful program to our children that yields so many positive short and long-term benefits to the child, their family and to society. United Way is profoundly grateful for its generous founding sponsors and partners. For the month of Febru-

ary, United Way is doing a “Show the Love” campaign to raise money for the program that needs community support to achieve sustainability. Twenty-five dollars is the ask and covers one year of books for one local child. No admin fees are taken from United Way, as the program is run in the goodwill spirit for our children. United Way continues to support local partner agency non-profits, with annual grants to support specific programs in the health, education and financial stability silos that drive progress towards our vision: Columbia County will have thriving communities with opportunities for a better life for all. United Way continues to listen to and act on the everchanging community needs and is here as a cornerstone resource for our community. To make donations, visit www.unitedwayofcolumbiacounty.com or mail to PO Box 538, Rainier, OR.

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Garden Plots: Optimism and old trees CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article

Optimism, frost, and micro-climates

Gardeners have to pay attention to the cold-zone ratings of plants when they are planning their permanent landscape. These zones refer to the cold extremes woody or herbaceous perennial plants may encounter and survive. Columbia County is mapped into Zone 8, which considerably broadens the palette of plants that can be tried. Experience over the last 20 years indicate that we probably fall into the gap between Zone 7 (a colder zone) and Zone 8. Often gardeners plant species that test the cold limits and eventually some of those plants will be injured or worse. Vegetable gardeners are not concerned about winter extremes since they aren’t growing woody material. But they are very concerned about spring, summer, and fall temperatures, especially

frost dates and soil temperatures. With vegetable gardens, it is all about early warmth and fast growth. While individual frost dates can’t be given with precision, we do know averages and these averages can be instructive. For example, we know that in St. Helens, the average last spring frost is around April 15th and the first fall frost is around October 31st. Vernonia, on the other hand, has a last spring frost around May 20th and a first fall frost in late September, on average. Do these numbers predict frost dates with certainty? Of course not. But they do help the gardener plan. There is some evidence that the last spring frost is trending earlier and the first fall frost, later. That may provide a longer growing season for frost tender vegetables. Geography plays a significant role in gardening. Vernonia is about 600 feet higher than St. Helens which accounts for the shorter interval between frosts. As you travel toward Clatskanie along the Columbia River, the marine influence becomes more pronounced. Temperatures are less prone to extremes of either heat or cold. Clever gardeners learn techniques to make the most of their climate limitations. Somewhat tender woody plants can be grown along a south-facing house wall to take advantage of winter sun and the cold protection such a wall can offer. It is said that a house wall will radiate interior heat out two feet away from the wall. An over-

hanging roof line will give additional protection against convection frosts. The vegetable gardener makes extensive use of greenhouse or cold-frame grown transplants. This tech-

nique offers a warm environment to germinate the seeds and develop the plants. As spring arrives, the plants can be moved out into the garden. Protection, in the form of hot-caps or floating row covers, may be needed for a time to protect the transplants. Both woody and herbaceous plants benefit from soil that drains well in the spring. Vegetable gardeners make raised beds. Once the soil is not saturated with water, it warms up faster. This is very important for vegetables, where root temperatures are as important as air temperatures. The permanent woody landscape may need improved drainage as well. Tile drains laid out prior to planting can improve water movement. However, the plastic drain tubes need to be

laid carefully on a continuous grade to work well. There needs to be enough of a slope to actually carry the water off and there needs to be a place to dump the water. It is not good manners to put it into your neighbor’s yard.

Sometimes a low soil berm can provide an area of improved drainage that will allow more water-sensitive plants to be grown. Old trees need thoughtful care

are a relatively short-lived tree while western red cedar, Douglas fir or western hemlock can be very long-lived. The same is true in landscapes. Peach trees are old at 20 while birches can double that. But oaks and maples can live hundreds of years. As trees age, their photosynthetic and respiration rates slow, they grow less vigorously, tree rings are narrower and dead limbs are more common. Wounds can be very slow to heal. All of these changes make it harder for the tree to recover from a storm event, insect or disease pressure or poor pruning. Prune judiciously. Learn what a branch collar is and how to prune so as not to damage it. Remove dead material where feasible and remove competing less valuable trees where your desirable trees are being shaded. Finally, don’t be afraid to remove a tree if it is clearly heading toward increasing distress.

State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503 397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia and click on newsletters. Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people. Contact information for the Extension office

Have questions?

The trees in our forest and the trees in our planted landscapes have a certain life span. In forests, alders

If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon

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the growth and change that is at our doorstep. St. Helens is growing, it is going to change. We need to be ready, we need to be proactive. It can be done in a way that enhances our community and helps us all thrive. I was recently asked to join

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Columbia County students are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the Southwest Washington Symphony for private music students based on need. Applications are due on March 1, with scholarships distributed April 1. Applicants must have had some prior musical training, either in school or through private study. Accordingly, instrumental applicants must be enrolled in grades five through 12. Vocal music applicants must be in grades eight through 12 due to concerns about the physical development of children younger than 13 or 14 years of age. A major consideration in considering a student’s application will be the extent to which they have demonstrated a commitment to consistent practice. The symphony will request that the applicant supply contact information for a person, such as a school music teacher or private instructor, who can attest to the seriousness of the applicant’s commitment. In the future the scholarships will be offered on a yearly basis from September through August. Students must re-apply every June to receive the year-long scholarship. More information concerning the scholarships can be found at the Southwest Washington Symphony website at www.swwasymphony. org.

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