Two employees were recognized at the City Council’s Sept. 16 meeting for reaching employment milestones. @SHPD Sgt. Evin Eustice has worked for the City for 10 years. Public Works Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator II Tyler Hills has worked for the City for 5 years. Congrats!

Hood and Portland to Coast Relays are Fri. & Sat., Aug. 28-29. The route does not pass through St. Helens city limits but does skirt city limits. Exchanges are at Warren Baptist Church and Columbia County Fairgrounds. Race information can be found at hoodtocoast.com/

At their August 20, 2025, meeting, the St. Helens City Council appointed Matthew Smith as the St. Helens Police Department’s new police chief. Congrats, Chief Smith: sthelensoregon.gov/police/pa…

Congrats to @SHPD Officer Jamin Coy on reaching 10 years of service with the City of St. Helens. Officer Coy was hired in July 2015 as a patrol officer where he continues to serve today.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Police, Fire, & Public Works on scene at Railroad Ave near First Street responding to brush fire. Avoid area until further notice. Perimeter is established to fight fire. First Street is under evac. A road block is in place for all Railroad Ave beginning at OPR.

At today’s City Council work session, St. Helens Officers Sprinzl and Haflich were recognized for passing their probationary period and Sgt. Castilleja was then recognized by the City Council for his acceptance to the FBI National Academy. Congratulations, @SHPD officers!

Check out our current job openings: • *NEW POSTING* Admin Assistant – Community Development, apps due by Jan. 24 • Records and Evidence Specialist (Police), open until filled • Police Officer (lateral and entry level), open until filled sthelensoregon.applicantpro.…

The @NWSPortland has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the St. Helens area. The City of St. Helens is activating the @SHPublicLibrary (375 S. 18th Street) as a Cooling Center location on Thurs, 9/5 from 10 am to 8 pm, and Fri, 9/6 from 10 am to 8 pm. sthelensoregon.gov/administr…

St. Helens Cooling Center has been activated at the St. Helens Senior Center for Aug. 14 & 15, 8am-9pm. All ages welcome. 375 S. 15th Street. More info: sthelensoregon.gov/administr…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Important parking and road closure information for July 4, 2023, St. Helens Independence Day Celebration and fireworks show: sthelensoregon.gov/community…

The Reindeer Run fundraiser is Sat., Dec. 3, 2022. Watch for lots of runners and walkers from 8-11am along: Commons Drive Howard Street Kelley Street Arnold Street Highway 30 Columbia Boulevard Bachelor Flat Road South Bachelor Flat Road Hazen Road to just before Slavens Road

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ Heavy vehicle & pedestrian traffic in St. Helens tonight. Fox-12 at this game for Friday Night Lights. Watch for additional traffic on Hwy 30, Gable Rd & Firlok Park Blvd. Shuttle from McBride Elementary being offered. Area businesses offering extra parking.

A heat advisory has been issued by the NWS for St. Helens effective noon-9pm tomorrow, Aug. 30. The St. Helens Public Library is an air conditioned building open to the community from 10am-7pm. Learn more: sthelensoregon.gov/administr…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Hood & Portland to Coast traveling through our area this Fri. and Sat., Aug. 26-27. St. Helens route has changed. Runners & walkers NOT traveling through our city but will still be very close. Some traffic likely at local businesses: sthelensoregon.gov/community…

Heat advisory in effect Wed 8/17 & Thurs 8/18. Stay cool, stay safe. @SHPublicLibrary is open until 7pm both days for their regular hours. They have AC, restrooms, and water bottle filling station open to the public. More info: sthelensoregon.gov/administr…

We have been included in a federal funding bill to receive $340,000 for law enforcement tech improvements. If approved, the funding will assist our @SHPD in the investigation of child abuse cases. Learn more at merkley.senate.gov/news/pres…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect all-day street closures and heavy traffic in the St. Helens Riverfront District from about 4-11pm on July 4. Fireworks show at 10pm with day-long events scheduled. Learn more: sthelensoregon.gov/community…

The St. Helens Kiwanis Community Parade is tomorrow, June 18 at noon. Expect closures from noon to 2pm along Columbia Blvd from Hwy 30 down to South 1st Street & from S. 1st to the Riverfront Property as the parade moves along the route. Traffic control will be at intersections.

Columbia Century Challenge starts & finishes in St. Helens Sat., June 11, 5am-9pm. Route goes through all of Columbia County. In St. Helens, look for cyclists on: Strand St Cowlitz S. 1st St. Helens St S. 2nd West St Deer Island Rd Oregon St Rutherford Pkwy Hwy 30 Sykes Cater