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Indictment follows alleged kidnapping

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Students could return to classes at the St. Helens School District in February. School officials have not yet made final decisions.

In-person classes pending JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Decisions to bring students back to the classroom at St. Helens Schools are pending according to district officials. Gov. Kate Brown announced Dec. 23 that school districts across the state would have the opportunity to resume in-person instruction as early as Feb. 15. St. Helens School District officials issued a letter to parents advising what comes next. The letter states that Brown announced that the reopening school metrics are shifting from mandatory to advisory. “The good news in the announcement is that we will have more local control over when we are able to open schools to in-person instruction and to what extent,” the letter reads.

“The governor has urged schools to re-open to in-person instruction by mid-February.” St. Helens School District administrators said that over the next couple of weeks the district, in consultation with Columbia County Public Health, will determine the best timeline for reopening to inperson instruction while keeping our students and community safe. The letter also stated that the district will continue to keep families updated. Governor’s directive Brown has directed the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority to implement several new policy initiatives, with the goal of putting more school districts on track to return students to in-person instruction, especially

elementary students, by Feb. 15. Brown said in a letter to the agencies that state and federal resources dedicated to school reopening put this goal within reach for school districts, if communities continue to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 over the next several weeks. Funding assistance About $109 million in CARES Act funds were distributed to public schools in 2020. Brown also dedicated $28 million for technology and internet assistance for students and schools. Both the Oregon Legislature and Congress have dedicated new resources for safe school

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Halloweentown: No local virus outbreaks

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This is one of the centerpiece artwork placed along the Columbia River in St. Helens during Halloweentown. MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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A Columbia County man faces multiple criminal charges after an alleged kidnapping and assault. The following information is provided by the St. Helens Police Department. On Dec. 1, David Hadlock, 28, was indicted on multiple charges of kidnapping and assault by a Columbia County Grand Jury. The indictment stems from an incident that St. Helens Police responded to on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. At approximately 4:06 p.m. Nov. 26, St. Helens Police received a report of a vehicle theft and possible kidnapping near the St. Helens Safeway at 795 S. Columbia River Highway. The caller reported seeing a female possibly forced into a silver passenger car by a male. The vehicle then drove away at a high rate of speed on Gable Road. While police were responding to the call, a St. Helens officer observed a silver Dodge Ram traveling eastbound on Columbia Boulevard near McBride Elementary School. The Dodge Ram appeared to be chased by a silver passenger car which was driving erratically. The Dodge Ram slowed when it saw a police vehicle approach. A woman with visible injuries leaned out of the vehicle and began pointing at the silver passenger car and yelled at the approaching officer, “He tried to kill me!” The silver passenger vehicle, identified as a Volkswagen Jetta, drove around the Dodge truck and accelerated away when the police vehicle approached. Officers attempted to catch up to the Jetta, but lost sight of the car a short time later. A search was conducted, but officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Through interviews, police learned that the suspect and victim met at the Safeway parking lot where an argument ensued. The suspect, identified as David Hadlock, forced the victim into the passenger seat of the Jetta, assaulted her, and drove westbound on Gable Road at approximately 75 miles per hour. Hadlock drove the victim along Saulser Road and Sykes Road and told the victim that he intended to kill her. When he lost control of the vehicle and was forced to slow down, the victim jumped from the mov-

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The annual Spirit of Halloweentown came and went in St. Helens this year, almost like any other. Modifications were made to the event to comply with state pandemic restrictions in place at the time, including capping attendance at 250 people. Despite concerns from county

leaders about the safety of hosting an event to draw guests from around the country, it went smoothly without any outbreaks, event contractor Tina Curry said. “We were pleased to learn that we had no local citizen cases in Columbia County that were traced back to Halloweentown due to our implementation of guidelines, PPE (personal protection equipment) and staffing controls,” Curry said. Health department staff were on-scene at the event every weekend and COVID-19 contact tracers asked

people with positive test results if they had been at the event, according to Curry. “We had out-of-town people actually call and cancel because they thought they might have had contact with someone and reschedule their dates,” she said. “The out-of-town guests seemed respectful of our guidelines and rules inside the area. Of course, if they were flying they already had some hoops they had to

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On Sunday, Columbia County reported another COVID-19 related death, raising the county’s death toll to 13. The county’s increase in deaths have largely mirrored its increase in cases. In a county commission meeting Dec. 23, Public Health Director Michael Paul said the county is averaging between 10 and 15 new cases a day. “For the last 14 days we’ve seen a plateau,” he said. “We saw the highest case count at the end of November, beginning of December.” The county entered December with 523 cumulative cases of COVID-19 and as of Monday, there were 813 cases. Nearly 300 new cases have been reported in December in Columbia County. While Oregon is faring slightly better than some of its neighboring states, Paul said it is important to stay on top of prevention. “Portland as a major hub continues to see cases, and our proximity means we need to continue to be vigilant,” he said. As of Dec. 24, the county public health department reported 48 people currently infectious, meaning it had been 10 or fewer days since the onset of their symptoms. In the week between Dec. 17-23 there were 12 hospitalizations in the county and 61 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 61 new cases reported, 60 were lab-confirmed positive cases and one was a presumptive case. Cases are considered presumptive when the person presents COVID-19-like symptoms and had close contact with a confirmed case, according to the county public health department. Eight of the county’s 13 deaths occurred in December. Three occurred in November, one in October and the first in August. “For me, it breaks my heart to think we’ve lost seven additional citizens, neighbors of ours, in Columbia County just in the last month,” Commissioner Henry Heimuller said at the Dec. 23 meeting. “We still have people that really dispute the fact that this is an issue, that this is anything to be dealing with at all.” Reporting deaths According to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), there are two main ways that COVID-19 deaths are tracked: by health care facilities and through death certificates. Death certificates list the cause of death determined by a physician. Death records (whether or not from COVID-19) are sent to the OHA to be recorded, as is required by state law. The OHA then forwards the information to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) to be added to the nation’s death statistics. The death record lists information relating to the death, like time, place, location and cause as determined by a doctor or coroner. Deaths in health care settings are often reported quicker than through death certificates, according to the OHA.

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Food insecurity in Oregon MOLLY ROSBACH Chronicle Guest Article

An estimated one million Oregonians — close to one in four people — experienced food insecurity this year, meaning they had a disruption in their ability to feed themselves or their family, Oregon State University researchers illustrate in a new report. After the Great Recession, rebounding employment numbers and efforts by Oregon safety net programs helped bring the food insecurity rate down to around 10% of households statewide by December 2019. But according to the report, the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying employment crisis quickly erased all those gains and brought food insecurity up to at least double what it was a year ago, with Black, Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous households especially hard-hit. “Here we’d been really improving and getting to historically low levels of food insecurity, then suddenly all that got reversed in a very short time, and the new number is extraordinarily high,” said Mark Edwards, OSU college of liberal arts policy analysis labratory director, sociology director and author of the report. Researchers measure food insecurity by asking people questions such as if they have to cut down the size of their meals to stretch their food budget, or if they ever have to skip meals or go a day without eating. Those impacted Low-income households, households struggling with unemployment or reduced hours, and single-mother households are most likely to experience food insecurity, Edwards said. The OSU report used the current population survey to measure food insecurity until December 2019, and filled in 2020 data by estimating based on current unemployment numbers. Even when Oregon’s overall food insecurity rate was at a record low, that improvement in access to food did not extend to all communities equally. Roughly 20% of Black, Hispanic/Latino and indigenous households experienced food insecurity in December 2019, compared with 10% of the white population. “So now if you imagine that our food insecurity rate has doubled, then there’s every reason to believe that the number for people of color has doubled into the 30% range — and I’m being really conservative when I say that,” Edwards said. “It’s likely well north of 30%.”

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Greater food insecurity stems from other systemic inequities, including higher rates of poverty, unemployment and underemployment among people of color. Based on available data, Asian households are more in line with white households in their rate of food insecurity, though the data does not break down into sub-groups. Food insecurity has farreaching ramifications for physical and mental wellbeing, Edwards said. “Worrying about being able to feed your family and having to make choices that you know are not the healthiest for you and them, cutting meals or portions — this is not how any of us want to live,” Ewards said. Though more people are struggling to put food on the table, Edwards said Oregon’s safety net programs quickly jumped into action when the pandemic first struck. Resources State agencies, like the Department of Human Services and nonprofit organizations like the Oregon Food Bank and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, were already wellpracticed in making sure anyone eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) could get signed up and start receiving food assistance quickly. Twenty years ago, Oregon’s food insecurity rate was one of the worst in the nation, but collaboration among state agencies and nonprofits helped turn it around, according to Edwards. Those efforts continued this year with programs like using school buses to deliver meals to kids who were receiving free/reduced price school lunch at in-person school. Oregon piloted the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helped to quickly get financial assistance to families whose children had been receiving free/reduced price school lunches. “We were well-positioned to do things like that, because we’re used to being innovative and proactive when it comes to addressing food insecurity,” Edwards said.

‘Drinks to Go’ pandemic-related alcohol sales The temporary rules will allow F-COM licensees to sell mixed alcohol “drinksto-go” with limited to specifJust in time for New ic amounts of distilled spirits Year’s Eve celebrations, local or wine, or single servings of restaurants and bars are able wine. Licensees are not reto serve drinks-to-go. quired to use a specific type The Oregon Liquor Conof size of container for the trol Commission (OLCC) to-go drink, however it must held a special commission be securely sealed before it meeting Dec. 22 to enact leaves the bar or restaurant temporary rules that align where the drink is made. with the drinks-to-go legislaAlcohol “to-go-drinks” tion, Oregon Senate Bill are required to be paired with 1801. food items cooked or preOregon legislators appared by the same licensed proved the bill as part of a establishment selling the package of economic relief drinks. Consumers may use measures during a one-day third party platforms (TPP), special legislative session on such as food delivery orderDec. 21. Under the new law, ing app, to order alcohol OLCC licensees with full drinks-to-go as long as the on-premises sales licenses order meets the food pairing (F-COM) will be allowed requirement. to sell and deliver mixed Licensees that deliver alalcohol drinks or individual cohol drinks-to-go and TTPs servings of wine in sealed that contract with F-COM containers for off-premises licensees to deliver alcohol consumption. drinks-to-go are responsible At its special meeting, for verifying the age of the the commission approved person receiving the alcohol temporary rules that define drink delivery and must not the requirements of alcohol complete the delivery if the in drink-to-go containers, the person receiving the order is boundaries for drink-to-go inebriated. deliveries, and the public The temporary rules for safety obligations for OLCC drinks-to-go take effect as licensees. soon as the bill becomes law. “This is a major win for OLCC spokesman Mark Petindustry, and by no means a tinger told The Chronicle he cure-all, but a positive step expected the governor would in the right direction,” OLCC sign the bill late Wednesday. Commissioner Kiauna Floyd Pettinger said third party 12-23-20 4x12.75 5 Hour Sale:Layout 1 12/21/20 10:49 AM Page 1 said. persons, such as restaurant JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

or bar drivers, delivering the alcohol drinks-to-go are required to check identification of the person purchasing the alcoholic beverages if there is a question of age. You must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol in Oregon. The delivery drivers must also not complete the delivery if the person purchasing the alcoholic beverages appears to be intoxicated. Pettinger acknowledged that could be challenging to enforce. “There is a challenge,” he said. “We will have to do some work to ensure they are complying. It is unlawful to provide alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. If you do, it could result in a criminal citation.” Pettinger did not have immediate access to what that criminal citation could be. The OLCC has created guidance for licensees about alcohol “drinks-to-go” which can be found on the OLCC website under the Alcohol Licensing section at: www. oregon.gov/olcc/pages/ drinks-to-go. From the outset of the pandemic, OLCC Chairman Paul Rosenbaum and all members of the commission made clear that they would do all that they could, within their authority and consistent with public health emergency restrictions, to assist economically challenged licensees.

Although the OLCC has a mandate to regulate the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the commission is also charged with supporting local economic development. “We recognize that a Drinks-to-Go Program, while warranted and particularly critical at this time, is not enough to preserve income streams that sustain small businesses,” said Rosenbaum. Rosenbaum pledged that the commission would continue to look for ways to provide financial regulatory relief to licensees, including working with the governor and legislature to consider waiving license fees the OLCC allowed licensees to defer paying. “Oregon’s local small businesses play a significant role in supporting the social and economic fabric of both our rural and urban communities,” Rosenbaum said. “The commission must do everything in its power to preserve and protect this industry so that, because believe me if we don’t, after the pandemic has run its course, these small businesses won’t be around to continue to serve our communities.” See more about the Drinks-To-Go in a fact sheet prepared by the OLCC attached to this story at thechronicleonline.com.

Next steps As the pandemic continues, Edwards said he will be following up with other food insecurity reports, including a survey of OSU students that will be completed in the coming months. Molly Rosbach works with Oregon State University relations and marketing. She may be reach at molly.rosbach@oregonstate.edu or at 541-7370783.

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Senior center gets $1,000

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The John L. Scott Real Estate team presents a $1,000 check to employees and volunteers at the St. Helens Senior Center. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Employees and agents with the John L. Scott Real Estate office in Scappoose and St. Helens joined together to donate $1,000 to the St. Helens Senior Center. Due to the pandemic-related social gathering limitations, the group decided to take the money that would have gone for an annual company holiday party and instead donate it to the senior center. “We’d like to bring attention to this much needed community organization and how much it needs to be

supported in these uneasy times,” John L. Scott Real Estate Office Administrator Teresa Griffith said. “Our seniors are often the most forgotten, or ignored, community members so every little moment we can remind folks to reach out and offer support on some level really truly matters.” St. Helens Senior Center Assistant Manager Jennifer Meabe said the donation is welcomed. “It will definitely help us continue our Meals on Wheels program and help to get us thought the COVID,” Meabe said. “Every little bit helps.” The centers limited paid staff and about 20 volun-

teers prepare and delivers 300 meals twice a week to approximately 165 seniors in St. Helens, Scappoose and Deer Island, according to Meabe. Meabe said the generous support of the community is important to continuing the program for the seniors. “Without the Meals and Wheels program, they would not get this food that is critical to them,” she said. The John L. Scott Real Estate team made the $1,000 donation Dec. 18. The St. Helens Senior Center is located at 375 S 15th St. in St. Helens. To donate, or volunteer, call 503-397-3377.

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From left to right, Riverside Community Outreach Executive Director Abby Olson receives toys and clothes from InRoads Credit Union President/CEO Brook Van Vleet and InRoads Business Development Officer Jason Moos present as part of InRoads Week of Giving. STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Using social media videos, InRoads Credit Union helped raise awareness of seven local nonprofit organizations over seven days, in addition to donating to each. The Week of Giving ran from Monday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 20. The goal of the week-long effort was to donate funds, supplies, toys and more to important nonprofits serving the community while encouraging their members to do the same, according to a release from InRoads. Using social media platforms, the credit union raised

awareness of the organizations among their 2,000-plus followers during the holiday season, which is anticipated to generate additional donations from the community in the weeks and months following the Week of Giving. “We urged our members to join us in supporting seven local nonprofits over a period of seven days,” InRoads President/CEO Brooke Van Vleet said. “The Week of Giving was an amazing success. Our members have wonderfully kind and giving hearts.” Along with a daily video to promote each of the seven charities, the credit union’s donations includes $500

worth of hams for the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, toys for CASA, clothes and toys for Riverside Community Outreach, home supplies for Habitat for Humanity, a $1,500 donation to CU 4 Kids benefiting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a donation of office supplies and pet food for the Columbia Humane Society and gift cards for SAFE, Columbia County’s only provider of confidential advocacy and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. For more information, contact InRoads Credit Union at 503-397-2376.

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Donate to Habitat for Humanity Every month, my husband and I donate to Habitat for Humanity. We thought many other people did, but a Habitat worker reminded me recently of a surprising fact: we are among only four monthly donors in Columbia County. Habitat has helped many people in our community. It is known for building new homes for deserving people and their families, perhaps the only way some of these people will ever own a home. Among other projects, Habitat also builds wheelchair ramps for the elderly and helps to rehabilitate homes. We are told that we have been donors longer than any other family. Our commitment began not long

after the Columbia County organization began doing its work in 2001. We don’t give hundreds of dollars a month. But over the years, we have donated almost $5,000. Because of the pandemic, the Habitat Restore has lost a great deal of business and a number of volunteers like my husband and me. We are 72, prime coronavirus candidates, so we stick close to home and avoid most public contact. At this point, our monthly donation is all we can give. It’s not much, but it’s far better than nothing. Many families now are struggling financially, but not everyone is. We have been financially careful and so we are okay. Other residents of Columbia County might feel the same. I wish that other fortunate members of our community could become regular Habitat donors. If even 100 more

local families donated $20 a month, $24,000 more a year would be available to help people gain warm, safe quarters. That small sum per family per month would also help make up for the loss of revenue from more normal sources like the ReStore and fundraisers that we can’t have now because of the pandemic. We’ve been at several Habitat housewarmings and can testify that the mood is joyful and relaxed at these events because yet another deserving family is comfortably housed. And that’s reward enough for me. It would be great if more members of the community joined us. Even donating a little bit each month could improve the homes and lives of our neighbors. Martha W. Sipe St. Helens

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Pictured from left to right are 2019 My Fair lady Princess Kathy Bauska (St. Helens), Carla Bodenhamer, Judy Brown (Rainier), Queen Patti Younts (Clatskanie).

Congratulations to Carla Bodenhamer, Columbia County Retired Senior and Volunteer Program’s (RSVP) Volunteer of the Year for 2020. In a very difficult year marred by record wildfires, business closures, unemployment, and the pandemic, some lights - like Carla Bodenhamer - still shine bright, according to a release from the RSVP. During a difficult year when others have had to step down in their volunteering efforts, Bodenhamer has stepped up her efforts to meet the needs of others, according to Columbia County RSVP Director Monica Cade. “Carla has been actively volunteering with the Rainier Senior Center for five years,” Cade said. “When we arrived to present the award to Carla,

she was surprised because she assumed we were there to honor someone else, but we think she’s a super star and deserves the recognition!” According to Cade, Bodenhamer volunteers many hours every month at the front desk greeting visitors to the center, taking their temperature, and signing them in. Local seniors are also able to order lunch from the center, and when they drive up for curbside delivery, Bodenhamer brings the meal out to their car. “She coordinates the Meals on Wheels drivers and fills in when needed to deliver meals out to homes too,” Cade said. “Carla completes all the paperwork for Columbia Action Team (CAT), watches the gift shop when needed, and also serves on the center’s board as the secretary.”

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Bodenhamer represented Rainier in the 2018 My Fair Lady Pageant and was crowned queen. She spent the following year helping RSVP honor other volunteers and veterans throughout the county. Rainier Senior Center Director Jan Rich said Bodenhamer also goes to the Beaverton Costco for the center when the regular Costco employee can’t deliver. “Carla does a little bit of everything,” Rich said. Columbia County Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a nonprofit senior support organization located at 270 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. To reach the office, call 503-397-5655, or see RSVP’s Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/ columbiacountyrsvp.

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Pandemic impacts Oregon’s drug overdoses STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Oregon is following a national trend that has seen increases in drug overdose deaths in 2020 – a rise that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is partially attributing to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Oregon’s 580 deaths from drug overdoses are among the more than 81,000 drug overdose deaths that occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020. According to a Dec. 17 report from the CDC, that was the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period.

The COVID crisis also interrupted ways people with substance use disorder can get help, such as mental health services, 12-step programs and ambulatory visits. ~ Tom Jeanne, OHA

The OHA report states that the federal agency surmised that the “disruption to daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit those with substance use disorder hard.” “Food insecurity and disruptions in access to safe housing and mental health services have compounded

stress from job losses, school and social isolation, and other problems brought on by the pandemic,” OHA Public Health Division Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist Tom Jeanne said. “The COVID crisis also interrupted ways people with substance use disorder can get help, such as mental health services, 12-step programs and ambulatory visits.” By the numbers From January to June 2020, at least 339 people died of a drug overdose in Oregon. This figure is nearly 40% higher than the number of overdose deaths from the same period in 2019 and represents an increase of nearly 35% from the previous six-month period, July to December 2019. As OHA has previously reported, there was a spike of drug overdose deaths during the second quarter of 2020. When compared to the second quarter of 2019, the number of overdose deaths increased by more than 63%. Overdose deaths increased in April, reached a peak in May and returned to nearmonthly averages in June and July. While most overdose deaths in Oregon in 2020 have involved opioids, illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and methamphetamines have been troubling contributors to the drug overdose rate, mirroring national trends. Illegal fentanyl and methamphetamine abuse

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Oregon’s 580 deaths from drug overdoses are among the more than 81,000 drug overdose deaths that occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020.

appear to have driven the spike in overdose deaths in the second quarter of 2020. Compared to the first quarter of 2020, overdose deaths in Oregon involving methamphetamine/amphetamine increased 37%; those involving fentanyl, 92%; heroin, 9%; and cocaine 57%. Previous research suggests that deaths involving cocaine are likely linked to co-use or contamination with fentanyl or other drugs. Although exact numbers of overdose from recent months have yet to be updated due to pending toxicology test results, early data showed a concerning increase of suspected drug overdose deaths in November. Taking action In line with CDC recom-

mendations, OHA is taking steps to reduce drug overdose deaths: • More than 9,200 active methadone patients in Oregon are receiving methadone through Oregon’s opioid treatment providers (OTPs). Most OTPs are concentrated along the Interstate 5 corridor serving Oregon’s four largest metropolitan areas. As of September 2019, Oregon also had 1,360 practitioners federally certified to prescribe buprenorphine. Coastal and rural communities in Oregon are lacking in access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). • The PRIME+ (Peer Recovery Initiated in Medical Establishments) program provides peer-based harm reduction support for persons who are currently using drugs and are present in medical settings. The

program aims to reduce overdoses and infections related to harmful drug use. PRIME+ peer support specialists assist people who are using drugs by providing access to naloxone, safer use supplies, HIV and hepatitis C testing, primary care, substance use treatment and more. The PRIME + program is in the process of expanding to 23 sites in 20 counties in Oregon. • Oregon recently established a COVID-19 Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse to support agencies that serve people at risk of overdose. Supported agencies include community-based outreach, prevention and harm-reduction programs, withdrawal and substance use treatment programs, and rural and frontier first responders across Oregon. More than 68 organizations ordered $2.4 million in harm reduction supplies, including naloxone, to distribute to people at risk of overdose to prevent overdose deaths. • OHA, in collaboration with Oregon/Idaho HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), is working with public safety and public health partners to implement ODMAP – a real-time suspected overdose surveillance data system to mobilize an immediate response to a sudden increase in overdose events in local communities. HIDTA recently found that a large number of narcotic pill seizures by participating law enforcement agencies through the third quarter of 2020, whichappear to be

pharmaceutical narcotics like oxycodone, are likely counterfeits containing fentanyl. Health officials are reminding people that opioid use disorder can be successfully treated. Those who need help to stop using opioids can talk to their health care providers or view OHA’s list of resources. In addition, Oregon law allows lay people to carry and use naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse an opioid overdose on other people. Resources Learn more about naloxone. If a person is using substances alone, the Never Use Alone Hotline (800484-3731) can be a nonjudgmental and lifesaving point of contact for emergency services. Oregon-based nonprofit Lines for Life and OHA recently launched the Safe + Strong Helpline at 1-800923-4357 (800-923-HELP). The line offers free, 24-7 emotional support and resource referral to anyone who needs it — not only those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Safe + Strong Helpline is a response to needs for emotional support around disasters like COVID-19 and wildfires and was funded by the CARES Act. Callers are routed to a counselor who can provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, crisis counseling or just connection.

2-year child porn investigation STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Limited details are emerging concerning a child pornography investigation in St. Helens that began two years ago. On Dec. 10, St. Helens Police executed a search warrant in the 2300 block of Columbia Boulevard related to child pornography evidence. Officers briefly detained a 28-year-old male occupant at the location while a subsequent search of the residence was completed, according to details released by the city of St. Helens. Due to the ongoing investigation, the name of the suspect is not currently being released. The individual is cooperating with investigators, according to investigators and there are no known local victims at this time. Police do not be-

lieve there is a danger to the surrounding community. “The safety of children is critically important to the St. Helens Police Department,” St. Helens Detective Matt Smith said. “I want to stress that the investigation is ongoing, and we are asking for the community’s patience as we strive to complete our work on this case.” The execution of the search warrant capped a nearly two-year investigation that began with a report from the Indiana State Police, and later, an additional cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to police. The investigation was forwarded to the St. Helens Police Department by the Oregon Department of Justice after evidence revealed that the suspect may reside in the St. Helens area. St. Helens investigators

immediately began reviewing the work completed by the Indiana State Police and Oregon Department of Justice and were able to identify a suspect, according to the release. Once the suspect’s specific whereabouts and residence were confirmed, investigators applied for a search warrant. Multiple items of evidence were seized from the residence during the execution of the warrant. St. Helens Police are working collaboratively with the Indiana State Police and the Oregon Department of Justice and the investigation is ongoing. As the investigation is complete it will be forwarded to the Columbia County District Attorney’s office for review. If you have any information related to this case, you are asked to contact St. Helens Police at 503-3971521.

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Law library seeks $50k MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The Columbia County Law Library is in need of $50,000 and the county is investigating ways to help. County Commissioner Henry Heimuller will team up with the county district attorney and finance director to work with law librarian Brandee Dudzic to see if and how the county can assist. Dudzic presented the

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library’s need for funding at the Dec. 23 county commission meeting, and said $50,000 was needed to help stabilize the law library so it can advocate for more funding at the state level.

This virus has a lot of legal issues associated with it, and people need help,. ~ Brandee Dudzic, Law Librarian

“The Columbia County Law Library is an essential service provider, unfortunately with the resources we have right now, we’re not meeting the needs of the community,” Dudzic said. The library is only open two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and one of those days it’s open for just half the day. Dudzic said the library needs to be open for additional two days a week to better meet the needs of the community. “Pre-COVID, the law library was running on a very lean budget,” Dudzic said. “The only source of funding for the law library is from court filing fees.” The court fees go to the state which then disperses it back to each county depending on its population. Dudzic said one of her goals is to change the way the libraries are funded at the state level. Until that happens, she said assistance is needed from the county to help the library continue to provide services. The services the library provides are essential, she said. “This virus has a lot of legal issues associated

with it, and people need help,” she said. Some of the services include help with the protection of children and other victims, end of life matters, estate planning, and court proceedings, including between landlords and tenants. Three of the essential services Dudzic outlined in her written request to the county included the library’s community-based location for people to remotely log into their court hearings, weekly free court forms clinic and parenting classes for divorcing parents. Parenting classes are required under Columbia County’s Supplement Court Rules for divorcing parents. “What I’m asking from you is a temporary and one-time ask so I can do the work I need to do in order to advocate for more funding,” Dudzic said. Heimuller requested more information about the existing state funding to ensure county taxpayers weren’t paying for something meant to be funded by the state, and suggested that funding could be worked into the district attorney’s budget or come from federal COVID-19 relief money. The commission agreed to revisit the topic at a later date. “We’re leaving it open; it’s not a ‘no,’ it’s not a ‘yes,’ it’s a ‘We’re committed looking at the program and figuring out if we have resources to help and collect more data,’” Commissioner Alex Tardif said. The Columbia County Law Library is located at 270 S. First St. in St. Helens and may be reached at 503-396-5344. Information about the law library and its services can be found at columbiacll.org.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Obituaries Dennis Michael Grogan

Craig Joseph Coughlin

Oct. 22, 1942 ~ Dec. 24, 2020

Dennis Michael Grogan died Dec. 24, 2020, in Portland, Oregon, following a cardiac event the previous evening. Dennis was born Oct. 22, 1942, in St. Helens, Oregon, to Ralph and Shirley Grogan. Dennis graduated from St. Helens High School then moved to Portland where he lived until he didn’t. Dennis was the first of four children followed by Phyllis “Kate” Grogan, Sean Grogan (wife Linda), and Sheila (Grogan) McCormack (husband Jeff). Kate and Sean reside in the Portland area. Sheila lives in Ridgefield, Washington. Dennis was a bright light loved by many. He embraced life and loved celebrating each day with friends and family. The four siblings were very close and never missed an opportunity to get together to laugh and eat. Dennis also loved to travel

and had many adventures both in the US and overseas with his sister, Sheila, and brotherin-law Jeff McCormack. Dennis graduated from Portland Community College as a Registered Nurse. He was working as a Psych Nurse at the time of his retirement in 2008. He was a very kind, generous, and loving man who rarely judged or had a sour

Feb. 21, 1967 ~ Dec. 6, 2020

word about anyone. He could be a little lazy when it came to exercise and it took an Act of God to get him to quit smoking. But he did. Dennis is survived by his lifemate LeeRoy Gleason of Portland, Oregon, who remained Dennis’ loving companion through thick and thin. Although there are countless other people whose lives Dennis touched and who touched Dennis’ life, a special place in Heaven is reserved for his dear friends, Colleen Caraher and Rodd Smith, both of Portland. In Dennis’ memory, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. He’d like that. Because of restrictions imposed due the Covid pandemic, Dennis’ Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 11, at his sister Sheila’s and brother-in-law Jeff’s home in Ridgefield, Washington, beginning at 3 p.m.

Craig Joseph Coughlin, 53, of St. Helens, Oregon, passed away on Dec. 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1967, in St. Helens, Oregon. He graduated from St. Helens High School in 1985. Before Craig became ill, he worked at the Legacy Clinic in St. Helens, as a medical assistant. Prior to this position, he worked at Boise Cascade. He also used to be a volunteer at the fire department for many years. Craig’s hobbies and interests included putting together model cars, going to car shows, cruising, working on cars, and playing guitars in his garage band. He loved to go camping, off-roading, and riding his motorcycle. Craig loved dressing up during Halloween and scaring people.

He was also known as Santa Craig, as he played Santa for family and friends. Craig was a member of the Highway 30 Cruisers and was president for two years. He is survived by his wife Cindy Coughlin; children,

Cody Coughlin and Chase Coughlin; granddaughter Adeline Coughlin; mother Marzella Coughlin; siblings, Dan Coughlin, Cory Coughlin, Denise Cranford, and Connie Abad; niece Amber Cranford; and nephews, Shawn Cranford, Zack Cranford, David Coughlin, Jeff Coughlin, Dillon Coughlin, Colton Hansen, Joey Abad, Andrew Abad, and Derek Abad. Craig was predeceased by his father Daniel Coughlin. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family has setup a memorial account under “Memorial for Craig Coughlin” at InRoads Credit Union to help with expenses. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nancy Eileen Friend

May 13, 1942 ~ Dec. 15, 2020

Everett W. Jack

April 6, 1933 ~ Dec. 22, 2020 Everett W. Jack, a resident of St. Helens, Oregon, was born to George and Ova (Bell) Jack on April 6, 1933, in Roberts Idaho. He passed from this life on Dec. 22, 2020. Fourth from the youngest of 10 siblings and the only one not born at home, Everett attended Roberts schools, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1954 after his family moved there during his senior year. While in high school and following graduation, he worked for an auction house before being drafted into the US Army in 1957. Following basic training, he spent the most of two years driving a “deuce and a half” while on deployment in Lebanon and Germany. After his discharge in June of 1959, he moved to The Dalles, Oregon and worked at Harvey Aluminum. It was in The Dalles he met Valeria “Val” Meistrell in August of 1960 and they were married July 14, 1961. The US Army reactivated him in October of 1961 and he served another nine months at Ft. Lewis. On his discharge in 1962, he and his wife settled into a new home in North Portland. The couple spent the next

40 years in North Portland, buying, renovating, and selling several homes and accumulating rental properties. He spent his work life doing warehouse work in Portland. His memory and mathematic skills made him the go-to person for inventory. Everett and Val raised their two children in North Portland. In 1999 they moved to St. Helens, Oregon to be near their children and grandchildren. Retiring in 2005, Everett concentrated on his yard, having discovered the joys of dahlias and their beautiful summer blooms. His family was what was most important to him, particularly the grandchildren and

great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He spent hours attending baseball, soccer, and football games, dance competitions and plays. When the great-grandkids came along, Everett and Val did full-time day care for two and three of them at a time. A diagnosis of dementia in 2014 slowed him down and a broken hip in 2019 resulted in his moving into Columbia Care Center in Scappoose until his diagnosis with COVID in December 2020. Everett is survived by Val, his wife of 59 years; son Everett Jack Jr. (and his wife Faye). Portland and Los Angeles daughter Sorena Dibble (and her husband Brian), St. Helens; grandchildren, Erika Sisco (and her husband Kevin), St. Helens, Kevin Dibble, Scappoose; Taylor Reed (and her husband Taylor), Red Oak, Texas; seven greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A private internment was held at Willamette National Cemetery. A celebration of Everett’s life will be held when it is safe to do so. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh. com

George Arment

Dec. 29, 1932 ~ Dec. 12, 2020 George Arment, 87 of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away Dec. 12, 2020 in Longview, Washington.

Cigarette, tobacco, vaping taxes increasing STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Cigarette and tobacco taxes along with a new tax on inhalant delivery products takes effect Jan. 1 in Oregon. The tax increases follow the voter approved passage of Measure 108 in the November general election , the public will see the following changes beginning Jan. 1: • The cigarette tax will increase by $2 per pack of 20 and $2.50 per pack of 25. • Little cigars, collectively weighing less than 3 pounds per 1,000, will be taxed as cigarettes, will require an Oregon cigarette

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ing Jetta and ran to a passing Dodge Ram, shouting for help. Hadlock chased the victim, attempting to pull her out of the Dodge. The good samaritan driver sped away with the victim inside his vehicle

tax stamp, and must be sold in sealed packages of at least 20. • Inhalant delivery systems, such as vaping and e-cigarette products, will be taxed at a rate of 65% of the wholesale purchase price. • The cap on the tax on cigars increases from 50 cents to $1. The cigarette tax increase is projected to raise nearly $135 million in annual revenue, according to projections from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids and Tobacconomics. The new revenue will provide access to health care on the Oregon Health

Plan at a time when health care coverage is critical, and fund the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs to help people quit tobacco successfully, according to ACS CAN. Revenue produced by the tax changes will be used by the Oregon Health Authority to fund healthcare coverage for low-income families, including mental health services, and public health programs, including programs addressing tobacco — and nicotine — related disease.

and Hadlock hanging to the side of the Dodge. Hadlock fell off the truck, returned to the Jetta, and chased after the driver and victim until police approached the two vehicles on Columbia Boulevard. Police later found Hadlock hiding at a residence at 700 Matzen Street and took him into custody without

incident or use of force. He was lodged at Columbia County Jail. Hadlock was indicted on two counts of Kidnap I, Assault II, Assault IV, attempting to elude police, recklessly endangering another person, and property hit and run. Hadlock’s next scheduled court appearance is set for Jan. 11.

For more information about the Oregon cigarette and tobacco tax law changes, interested parties can call 503-945-8120 or email spa.help@oregon.gov.

Nancy Friend was born May 13, 1942 to Richard and Ruth Simmons. She was born and raised in Grays Harbor, Washington. Nancy had the wanderlust; she was always on the go; across the country and out of the country. She is described by family and friends as a free spirit and had an adventurous soul. Nancy had several occupations, from beautician to car sales, to bartender. She was most remembered for working several years at Longfellows Inn, in Scappoose, Oregon. Nancy gave birth to two children, Renae on July 30, 1960 and then Jerry exactly 10 years later, on July 30, 1970. She settled down in Columbia County in 1972 with the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant families and lived there until 2000 when she found her new home in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. Nancy found and married the final love of her life, Edgar Friend, on May 13, 1989. On their 25th wedding anniversary they traveled to Costa Rica. On Aug. 23, 2014, Ed passed away and Nancy was devastated, but continued to live surrounded by their friends in San Felipe, until November 2020 when her daughter brought her home to Oregon. In San Felipe, Nancy was a member of the Club Las Amigas, a non-profit organization focused on furthering the education of local Mexican children who desire to

Lillian Palm

March 17, 1939 ~ Dec. 26, 2020 Lillian Palm, 81 of Longview, Washington passed away Dec. 26, 2020 in Longview, Washington.

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achieve their fullest potential but need financial help to do so. She loved participating in the annual Toy Drive each Christmas. She also belonged to a women’s group called The Yacht Club. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; husband Edgar Friend; and her brother Patrick Simmons. She leaves behind her brother Dick Simmons; sister Meredith Williamson; children, Renae Kowaleski and Jerry Reid; grandchildren, Teresa Albright, Shawn-Michael Moffett, Courtney Reid and Austin Reid; great-grandchild

Brooke Albright; step-children, Danny and Jim Friend, Patty Toney and Richard Powell; and step-grandchildren, Kody Kay, Justin and Jaden Friend, Kayla Trost and Allen Toney. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the following non-profits which were near and dear to Nancy’s heart: The Lymphoma and Leukemia Society (https://www.lls.org/pacnw) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (https:// www.nationalmssociety. org). Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com. Thank you for supporting small business in 2020! 2Cs Vender Mall is so very grateful for all of YOU! Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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St. Helens School District Surplus Sale Friday, January 8th, 2021 - 8:00 am to 11:00 am District Warehouse - 58751 Sauser Road, Warren, OR

The St. Helens School District will conduct a warehouse sale on Friday, January 8th to dispose of district equipment declared as surplus. Items include furniture and equipment and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Items are sold as is on site without representations or warranties. Buyer responsible for moving items prior to the conclusion of the sale. Cash or Cashier Checks only. Due to social distancing requirements, access to sale may be limited to a certain number of persons to conform to State guidelines. Facial coverings are required.

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Sharyl Attkisson KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News Face the Nation (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News Expedition Unknown “Vikings In America” Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch Alaska: The Last Frontier Larry King Special Kill THE VIRUS Now! Football Night in America (N) (Live) NFL Football Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk The OT (N) 5 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) Backstory Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home L & M: Cali Style ›› “Racing Stripes” (2005, Children’s) Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere. 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls (:15) › “The Bounty Hunter” (2010) Jennifer Aniston. A bounty hunter must track down his bail-jumping ex-wife. ›› Ocean’s 8

9:00

Game Time

Supermarket Sweep (Season Finale) (N) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (N) NCIS: Los Angeles “Overdue” (N) NCIS: New Orleans (N) (DVS) Alaska: The Last Frontier “Fighting Fire With Fire” Otto dynamites a reservoir. (N) Sports Sunday (N) Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition

Oregon Field Guide The Great British Baking Show “Chocolate” Family Feud The Simpsons Winter Preview ESPN Original Documentaries L & M: Cali Style L & M: Cali Style L & M: Cali Style Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

10:00

3:30

2020 Year In Review America’s Funniest Home Videos (N) KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) (5:00) Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed (N) (5:20) NFL Football Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles. (N) (Live)

6:00

11:00

KATU News at 11 (N) Dick Clark’s KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Expedition Unknown “The Secret Solved” KGW News at 11 (N) New Year’s The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece FOX’s New Year’s Eve Toast & Roast 2021 SportsCenter

Storm of Suspicion “Snow Shoes” Weather Gone Viral “Without Warning” To the Rescue People Weekend (N) ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) George Clooney. A suave ex-con assembles a team to rob a casino vault. ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004) George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Indebted criminals plan an elaborate heist in Europe.

In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Seasons on the Fly World Today The Fish Guyz (N) Legendary Locations Saltwater Fishing KGW News at Sunrise (N) Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train

12:00

DECEMBER 31, 2020

College Football Outback Bowl -- Indiana vs Ole Miss. (N) (Live)

KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune To Tell the Truth (DVS) Shark Tank Storing paint; a vehicle charger. The Rookie “The Hunt” (DVS) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) Magnum P.I. TC helps Kumu lead a protest. Blue Bloods “Reckless” (DVS) 48 Hours (N) Naked and Afraid “All or Nothing” Naked and Afraid “Hangry” Naked and Afraid “Ashes to Ashes” Naked and Afraid “In Too Deep” A dive master and a boat captain. NBC Nightly News Wild Child (EI) Roots Less Traveled One Team-Sports Ellen’s Game of Games The Wall Rebekah and Chris face the wall. Saturday Night Live (N) I’ll Have What Phil’s Having “Barcelona” Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Frankie Drake Mysteries Midsomer Murders “Dark Secrets” Midsomer Murders (:31) Before We Die ›› “Grease 2” (1982, Musical Comedy) Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer. 9-1-1 A girl in a runaway hot air balloon. 9-1-1: Lone Star “Awakening” 10 O’Clock News (N) (5:00) Capital One Orange Bowl Texas A&M vs North Carolina. (N) (Live) (:40) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Bunk’d “Cav’d In” Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Access Hollywood The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS Torres must rely on his team. NCIS: New Orleans “No. 1 Fan” Paid Program Prostate Health (:15) ››› “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) George Clooney. Danny Ocean and his gang seek to right a wrong. (:45) ›› “Ocean’s 8” (2018) Sandra Bullock. Eight female thieves try to steal a valuable necklace. (DVS)

Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Big City Greens Big City Greens Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) George Lopez George Lopez

11:30

›› “My Mom’s New Boyfriend” (2008, Romance-Comedy) Antonio Banderas, Meg Ryan.

6:30

Good Morning America (N)

11:00

KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Undercover Billionaire: Building An Empire KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Food Flirts Food Flirts 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Girl Meets World Raven’s Home Family Guy Family Guy Conan “Laci Mosley” Full Frontal

KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live!

9:00 World of Waves

Paid Program Paid Program Homes & Estates PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Oregon vs Iowa State. (N) (Live) Jessie Jessie Jessie

6:00

DECEMBER 30, 2020

MacGyver “Mac & Desi & Riley & Aubrey” Magnum P.I. “Farewell to Love” Blue Bloods “Careful What You Wish For” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Gold Rush “Episode 10” (N) (:02) Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine Weakest Link (DVS) Dateline NBC “The Betrayal of Sarah Stern” A missing 19-year-old is found murdered. KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco Great Performances at the Met “The Barber of Seville” The Child in Time on Masterpiece WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) (:40) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl

The Short List College Football Jessie

TUESDAY EVENING KATU ^ KOIN & DISC _ KGW ( KOPB * KPTV , ESPN C DISN I KPDX Q TBS W

9:00

Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2021 Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Young Sheldon (:31) B Positive (:01) Mom The Unicorn FBI A prominent blogger’s son is kidnapped. Expedition Unknown (Part 1 of 2) Expedition Unknown (Part 2 of 2) Expedition Unknown “Nazis in Argentina” New Year’s Eve: Escape From 2020 Looking back at 2020. (N) NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2021 United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America (N) Pink Martini Celebrates New Year’s Eve Symphony-Britt FOX’s New Year’s Eve Toast & Roast 2021 Festivities in Los Angeles. (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter

College Basketball Colorado State at San Diego State. From Viejas Arena in San Diego. Naked and Afraid “Breaking Borneo” Naked and Afraid “Paradise Lost” Daytona Challenge Triathlon (N) Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Cook’s Country Pati’s Mexican Table

MONDAY EVENING KATU ^ KOIN & DISC _ KGW ( KOPB * KPTV , ESPN C DISN I KPDX Q TBS W