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One could justifiably say Rainier resident Mike Scoggins is a kid at heart and his business venture, Heroes and Villains, is a perfect reflection. Mike didn’t set out to open a toy store and arcade when he began collecting Funko Pop vinyl collectible toys 10 years ago, but his self-proclaimed addiction to buying them ultimately resulted in a unique and nostalgia-filled store with something for kids of all ages. Scoggins grew up in Scappoose but relocated to Beaverton when his parents needed t...
Over the previous two articles in this series, we looked at the definition and methods of stalking; the categories of stalking types, which includes individual; third-party or stalking-by-proxy, and group or community-based; and legislative changes to House Bill 4156, the “Modernization of Oregon’s Anti-Stalking Law,” which went into effect July 1, 2024. This week, we’re examining the impact on victims. Stalking and associated harassment can happen in-person or online, oftentimes both, and has a profound impact on the victim. While some pe...
Oregon recently modernized and expanded the state’s stalking statute as of July 1, 2024, but many are not familiar with the changes. Incoming St. Helen’s Police Chief Matthew Smith played an instrumental role, along with victims and legislators, in the drafting and passing of House Bill 4156, the “Modernization of Oregon’s Anti-Stalking Law,” which had not been updated since its inception in 1995. “It’s important to raise awareness about the stalking statute because it’s new and a lot of people might be under the assumption the old stalking st...
It’s that time of year again for Rainier Days in the Park. Taking place the weekend after the 4th of July, this annual event has a long legacy in Rainier. Having originally started in the 1950s, the event disappeared in the 80s but made a comeback in the 90s, according to Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole. “The city's never hosted it, it's always been run by outside organizations,” said Cole. “From 1992 to 1997, it was sponsored by the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, and then, from 1998 to 2010, it was run by the Rainier Eagles. From 2011 to the present...
Located on 1st Street in the heart of downtown Rainier is Mee Maw's Attic, a treasure trove for bargain hunters, vintage seekers, and all-around treasure hunters. Always bustling with visitors from Rainier and beyond, the store features new inventory every week. Jill Parker, along with husband Tom, owns Mee Maw's Attic, said she didn't set out to open her own retail store but the opportunity fell into her lap. "I was volunteering at Hope [a local non-profit] for two years and also helping the...
Tuesday, July 1 marked one year since the enactment of House Bill 4156, Oregon’s modernized stalking law, which expands the definition of “contact” to include emerging forms of harassment and threats, including the use of technology, that was not accounted for under the original law drafted in 1995. Definition and common motivations By definition, stalking is legally defined by the United States Department of Justice as “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the...
Strong Family Dentistry has taken up residence in the former dental office of Dr. Evans, a long-standing service provider for Rainier who recently retired. Strong Family Dentistry in Rainier is the latest business move by owner, Brad Strong, DDS, who took over the Rainier location on West B. Street in March of this year. Prior to purchasing the Rainier location, Strong operated two locations in Clatskanie and Longview. "Dr. Evans was getting ready to retire and I was tired of having two offices...
Located on Hwy 30, Rainier’s Oregon Indoor Organics has unique plant treasures residents and passers by may not be aware of behind its door. The business originally started on Rainier's A Street in 2009, selling hydroponic equipment catering to the emerging cannabis market and individual growers. The owner, Steve Knebel, grew up around plants. "My grandfather had Herman seed and floral in Portland when I was little so it was kind of in my blood," said Knebel. "I did commercial floor covering f...
Russ and Jennifer Crawford are the owners of Crawford Berries 'n Cream, a crowd favorite in Columbia County. Both are Rainier natives and Jennifer grew up on a dairy farm two miles from where they currently live. The two picked berries for Russ's parents and Russ milked cows for Jennifer's parents. This history led to the naming of Berries 'n Cream, a blend of the two. Russ's parents originally operated the berry farm as a cannery and retired in 1989 with the Crawfords taking over operations in...
If you're looking to give your wardrobe a boost with unique, one-of-a-kind items, then Rainier's Posh Resale might have just what you need. Posh Resale offers hand-curated, pre-owned clothing at deeply discounted prices. The items are pulled from overstock inventory from the flagship store, Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry in Lake Oswego. Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry is a well-established and popular upscale consignment boutique that offers high-end day and evening wear, handbags, shoes,...
The RiverTime in Rainier free summer concert series is back for another season. The event kicks off Wednesday, June 4 with the band Hit Machine. The series runs in Rainier City Park along the Columbia River, with live music from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 27. Tina Curry is the event producer and shared that the event is returning for the 2025 season due to the positive community response in 2024. “Guests enjoyed the opportunity to experience multiple styles of music, without driving, all the while supporting local artists,” sai...
The Rainier City Library is preparing to kick off its summer reading program and is encouraging anyone who wants to participate to signup from Tuesday, June 3 though Saturday, June 14. The program begins June 14 and ends on Saturday, Aug. 2. “The idea of summer reading in general is to keep kids encouraged to read during the summer,” said Rainier City Librarian Allen Snider. “Every year, we do a summer reading program to keep kids reading to prevent the summer slide. Basically, right after kids get out of school, they stop reading and kind...
Offering fresh fruit juices, smoothies, ice cream, salads, sandwiches, and California sushi rolls, Rainier's Sabor Mixto & More opened its doors in May of 2024. Created and operated by Cicilia (CiCi) Diaz and Laura Bautista, Sabor Mixto & More has been a "dream come true" for the two to have their own business after spending two decades each in the food service industry. Still, the first year hasn't come without challenges. "It's been a struggle," said Diaz. "Sometimes, we get busy days, and...
With an estimated 19.8 million people playing in the U.S. in 2024, pickleball has been named the fastest growing sport, according to Sport and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The number represents a 45.8 percent increase from 2023. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a court that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The court is much smaller than a traditional tennis court and uses a wiffle ball instead of a tennis ball. The naming is said to be inspired by the term “pickle boat” in rowing, which is a team com...
On West 7th St. near the boat ramp sits a large, beige building, unassuming from the outside, but a bustling heartbeat of the community inside. Long referred to as the Rainier Senior Center, the building itself was recently renamed the Rainier Riverfront Center, in part to attract a wider audience and expand the usage of the space beyond senior programming and into a community center in the off-hours "It is for seniors but it includes everybody," said Rainier Senior Center Executive Director Jan Rich. "We have grandkids here, we have...
Jeremy and Monika Medhaug have big plans for the Rainier-based Grocery Outlet, and they have the track record to bring their big vision to life, as the two have a combined 60 years of business experience between them. The Medhaugs have been working together as a business team for more than two decades, overseeing three pharmacies at national brands such as Sav-On and Walgreens. While Jeremy was working his way up the corporate ladder at the beginning of his career at Costco in Las Vegas, Nev.,...
Tucked in between MeeMaw's Attic and the long-standing Eminence Hair Salon on 1st street in Rainier is full-service custom picture framing and art gallery, 2nd Mouse Studio. Opened in January of 2024, 2nd Mouse Studio is owned by LuAnn Conant who has 35 years of framing experience. Conant has always loved drawing and was an art and psychology major at Portland State University until an unexpected health crisis during her junior year depleted her college fund. To make money, she stumbled into pic...
When you enter the door of Elevate Coffee & Decor in Rainier, you are instantly drawn in with sounds of coffee and drinks being brewed and blended, ambient music in the background, cozy corner nooks to sit, and a collection of art and home goods from local artisans to admire and shop. Partners and co-owners of Elevate, Ryan Hesketh and Alejandro "Ollie" Bribiezcas also work full-time in the medical industry, and to say the two are busy is an understatement. Bribiezcas spent years in social work...
Moran's Nursery officially kicked off its annual springtime season on Thursday, April 24. With a nursery full of brightly colored flower baskets overflowing with combinations of geraniums, nonstop begonias, petunias and verbena, Moran's offers shoppers interspecific geranium flower baskets as well. The geranium is a favorite, due to its hardy nature and long-blooming periods. All flower baskets are priced at $34. Also on display at the nursery is an initial inventory of herbs and vegetable...
The 11th Hour Response Team is a Rainier-based non-profit founded in January 2023 that aims to bridge the gap between compassionate hearts and those in need of helping hands. 11th Hour Response Team services are free to those who qualify which are typically fixed income, WIC program or direct referrals. The priority in service is to seniors, veterans, victims, single parents, disabled, homeless, low income families, and to provide disaster relief. "Mostly the people I get calls from are...
For Rob Hoos of Rainier, Ore., coffee is quite literally life. Hoos is a renowned coffee roasting consultant, educator, and author in the specialty coffee industry. Though his journey started in 2003 as a barista during college, Hoos says coffee has been a part of his life as long as he can remember. “After college, I spent about two years in my degree field until eventually returning to being a barista,” said Hoos. “Then, I was working at a space with a coffee roaster and very quickly decided that this was what I wanted to learn about and d...
Those who haven't grabbed an item (or four) at The Columbia Bakehouse in Rainier are missing out and so are their tastebuds.The Columbia Bakehouse opened its doors in August 2024 and is a woman-owned, family-operated bakery specializing in cookies, bread, pies and pastries. This store is the first for owners Saleenna Hehn and Brien Boggs; however, most of Hehn's 35 years baking and pastry career itself have been spent designing bakeries and products for nationwide retailers and large...
