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Sen. Ron Wyden schedules Columbia County town hall in Scappoose on Jan. 24

Sen. Ron Wyden is scheduled to hold an open-to-all town hall in Columbia County, Oregon, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Scappoose High School—an event likely to draw some Lower Columbia residents from across the river.

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Jan 21, 2026

Environment and Climate

Major Winter Storm Grounds Over 10,000 Flights Nationwide

A widespread winter storm has grounded more than 10,000 flights nationwide, with travel across the Pacific Northwest—including Longview and Kelso—seeing growing disruption.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Sen. Ron Wyden schedules Columbia County town hall in Scappoose on Jan. 24

Major Winter Storm Grounds Over 10,000 Flights Nationwide

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