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KOHI LOCAL NEWS St. Helens, Ore. – At approximately 5:18 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, the St. Helens Police Department responded to the report of a possible body in the water at the St. Helens City docks. Officers responded to the docks and located the body of St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh. He was found near the same location where he was seen falling into the water on Saturday, June 13. The St. Helens Police Department was assisted in the recovery by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Columbia River Fire and Rescue. The City of St. Helens and St. Helens Police Department would like to extend its sincere thanks to the following agencies for assisting with the initial response and search and rescue efforts: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, Multnomah County Sherrif’s Office, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Earlier in the day, the City of St. Helens held a procession in honor of John Walsh at the annual St. Helens Kiwanis Community Parade. John Walsh was the city administrator of St. Helens for almost 14 years. During his time in St. Helens, John served on numerous boards, including as a member of the League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors from 2021-2023 and on the Oregon City/County Management Association Board where he helped mentor and support local government leaders across the region. John was an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) credentialed manager since January 2019. He was recognized by ICMA in September 2020 for 30 years of service to local government. Prior to working in St. Helens, John served in Myrtle Point, Oregon and in Washington. John was also involved in supporting local and regional development organizations including the Columbia Business Alliance (formerly Columbia Economic Team) and the Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (Col-Pac). The City of St. Helens and Walsh family have received an outpouring of messages and support from the community and regional and state partners since John went missing. He has been remembered for his dedication to and love for his family, calm demeanor, and commitment to his community and profession. |