Editing Scappoose, Oregon (section)

==Economy==
In recent years, Scappoose has increasingly become a [[Commuter town|"bedroom" community]] of [[Portland, Oregon]], with many commuting to jobs in the city.  Dairies, farming, and logging played an important role in the early years of Scappoose's history. In the more recent past, several factories existed in the community and provided jobs.  The town was home to a shoe factory, two candle factories, and a Steinfeld's Sauerkraut factory.  The area still has gravel mines and the West Coast Shoe factory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westcoastshoe.com|title=Wesco Boots}}</ref>  Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero, Inc., a supplier of aeronautic seats and helmets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonaero.com|title=Oregon Aero - Home}}</ref>

On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010.

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File:PeaceCandleScapoose.jpg|The [[Peace Candle of the World]], toward the south end of Scappoose.
File:NEXRAD KRTX near Scappoose, OR.jpg|[[NEXRAD]] weather radar of the [[National Weather Service]] on Dixie Mountain Road.
File:Scappoose Marina 03.jpg|Scappoose Marina.
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