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Scappoose, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Scappoose! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Scappoose residents can get free containers for used needles.
  • How a Scappoose vet student is training to serve low-income pet owners

Also on today's calendar: Be a Hero, Get a Pass! Donate Blood at the Clark Public Utilities' Home and Garden Idea Fair.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Columbia County sees increase in discarded medical sharps, emphasizes free disposal program (columbiacountyspotlight.com) — Scappoose residents can pick up free containers for safely disposing of used needles at the Scappoose Rural Fire District on Columbia River Highway, part of a countywide sharps program. Columbia County officials say improper needle dumping is rising and stress that sealed, puncture-proof containers protect neighbors, pets, and waste workers.
   

• OSU veterinarian honors late friend's legacy with free pet vaccine clinic (oregonstate.edu) — A second-year OSU veterinary student from Scappoose, Meagan Bezin, is gaining hands-on experience at free pet vaccine clinics as she works toward opening a low- and no-cost veterinary practice for people in need. The story centers on an April 11 clinic in Monmouth honoring a late veterinarian, where OSU students vaccinated nearly 100 pets while learning to serve lower-income communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hillsboro

  • The Dredge of Desperation: Wall Street's Plan to Tear Up the Columbia River for Hillsboro's Data Centers (hillsboroherald.com)
  • Wilmington bats explode in win over Washington, 12-2 (recordherald.com)
  • Christine Drazan holds sizable lead in GOP race for Oregon governor, new poll suggests (opb.org)

Portland

  • What to Do in Portland (April 22–28, 2026) (wweek.com)

Ok Scappoose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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