| Public Meetings: 9.8.10 |
| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Deaths: 9.8.10 |
| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| State Board approves Ecola land deal in Cannon Beach |
The Oregon Board of Forestry on Wednesday approved the transfer of several hundred acres of forestland located within Cannon Beach's watershed to the city in exchange for several forest parcels within Clatsop County that are owned by the city moving to state ownership. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Blood and cancer specialist joins CMH team |
Dr. Robert Raish takes position at new oncology center Cancer patients in the North Coast can now take their oncology treatments closer to home. A new oncology specialist has joined the medical team at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Cannon Beach lights the match for possible backyard fires |
Council debates ordinance for contained, uncontained blazes CANNON BEACH - Those who want to gather around a backyard fire and roast marshmallows or tell ghost stories during a warm summer evening will soon be able to do it legally in Cannon Beach. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Food pulper plugs the landfill drain |
Disposal professionals find better ways to send food waste to the garbage can Tongue Point Job Corps Center goes through a lot of food during a single meal. Around 550 people travel through the center's cafeteria and they generate a lot of trash. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 9.8.10 |
| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Tea Party to remember 9/11 |
The Astoria Tea Party will hold an "Astoria Tea Party Remembers 9/11/2001" rally at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Clatsop County Courthouse, 749 Commercial St., to remember and support the victims and survivors of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| State Board approves Ecola land deal in Cannon Beach |
The Oregon Board of Forestry on Wednesday approved the transfer of several hundred acres of forestland located within Cannon Beach's watershed to the city in exchange for several forest parcels within Clatsop County that are owned by the city moving to state ownership. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Public Meetings: 9.7.10 |
| Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| Obituaries: Vernon Rodrick 'Vern' Hill |
Mechanical engineer, 88 Vernon Rodrick "Vern" Hill, 88, of Seaside, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in Seaside. Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| County sharpens focus for business park's future |
Leaders seek to update existing plan for North Coast property WARRENTON - Ideas swim like fish around the huge chunk of county-owned land in Warrenton. Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 9.7.10 |
| Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| Cannon Beach mourns death of Michael Burgess, co-founder of the Tolovana Arts Colony |
CANNON BEACH - Michael Burgess, co-founder of the Tolovana Arts Colony, was found dead in his home Sunday. Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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| Taize Worship to be held in Cannon Beach |
CANNON BEACH - Community Presbyterian Church, located at 132 E. Washington St. in Cannon Beach, will hold Taize Worship, a quiet, contemplative, candlelight service of songs and prayers, at 7 p.m. Sunday. Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Weekend Best Bets: 9.3.2010 |
| Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Heritage status for Sitka spruce trees grows in Cannon Beach |
Proposed regulations could make it more difficult to build on land near the trees CANNON BEACH - Sitka spruce trees in Cannon Beach could become the city's heritage tree - if they are a "certain size" - and subject to special regulations. Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Public Meetings: 9.2.10 |
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Labor Day closures announced |
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, all federal, state, county and city offices and services, including Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach city halls, will be closed. Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Property Transactions |
Clatsop County real estate transactions from Aug. 15 through 27 Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Emergency training set |
SEASIDE - The city of Seaside Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a 20-hour training that begins Sept. 16. Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Property tax appeal board seeks volunteers |
Clatsop County needs volunteers to help decide appeals of property taxes. Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| 'This situation never should have happened' |
Astoria man sent to prison for smothering infant son Cameron Michael Rogers didn't mean to kill his son. It was an accident that Clatsop County Circuit Court Judge Phil Nelson says will stay with the man for the rest of his life. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Highway 101 flooding fix tops list for federal, state funding |
A pedestrian bridge in Cannon Beach to evacuate students and residents is a second priority SEASIDE - Flooding on U.S. Highway 101 is such an important issue in Clatsop County that it took the top spot in a list of 65 projects that city and county officials want to see fixed. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| County agencies focus on safety restraints for next two weeks |
For the next two weeks, Clatsop County law enforcement agencies will be focusing on safety belt usage. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Cup o' Joe for Jane fundraiser set |
Clatsop County Prevention Programs, formerly LifeWorks NW, has announced a fundraiser, Cup o' Joe for Jane, will be held Sept. 9. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Recology to take over WOW if cities agree |
Western Oregon Waste is in the process of transferring ownership to Recology, a San Francisco-based company. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Highway 101 flooding fix tops county's list for stimulus funding |
A pedestrian bridge in Cannon Beach to evacuate students and residents is a second priority SEASIDE - Flooding on U.S. Highway 101 is such an important issue in Clatsop County that it took the top spot in a list of 65 projects that city and county officials want to see fixed. Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Starting over: WINGS program offers new life and career |
Annual seminar that helps women return to the workforce returns to CCC Tanya Pierce is constantly on the go. The mother of three children barely has time to think sometimes, with dance lessons, baseball practices and the like. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Seaside leaders consider new guidelines for rentals
Strict rules on tap |
SEASIDE - Future operators of vacation rentals in Seaside may have to follow stricter guidelines than those owning rental homes follow now. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 8.31.10 |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Register now for forestry tour |
The annual Forestry Tour for Community Leaders will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9, beginning at the Wickiup Grange in Svensen. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Deadline extended to Oct. 1 for Cannon Beach tourism grants |
Nonprofits seek more time to collaborate on a complicated application CANNON BEACH - Organizations that plan to apply for funds from the Cannon Beach Tourism and Arts Commission will have more time to complete their applications. Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 8.30.10 |
| Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| Families at core of annual fairgrounds event |
Veteran BMX racer Jason Germyn has been around the track a few times. He's been racing bicycle motocross for years and at many venues. Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| Sacagawea statue thief wanted on felony warrant |
Two years since being hunted down for stealing a statue of Sacagawea from a national park, Marcus D. Bologna is a wanted man again. Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| Weekend Best Bets: 8.27.10 |
| Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| North Coast candidates ready for November election |
Official ballots to be sent out in October North Coast cities from Astoria to Cannon Beach are gearing up for election season. Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Lawmakers support transportation plans |
State funds North Coast projects on rail and sea State Sen. Betsy Johnson and Rep. Deborah Boone, D-Cannon Beach, are celebrating the list of North Coast projects that have been selected for funding by the Oregon Transportation Commission through the ConnectOregon III program approved by the 2009 Legislature. Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 8.27.10 |
| Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Public Meetings: 8.26.10 |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| On The Record: 8.26.10 |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Community revs up its engine for Knappa Days |
Parade, lawn mower races, children's events, food and fun set for this weekend KNAPPA - It's time for Knappa Days again, an annual celebration for the communities of Brownsmead, Svensen, Burnside, and of course, Knappa. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| County places emergency unit in county manager's hands |
Board OKs transfer of emergency management from Sheriff's Office to county manager's office Fact: Unless the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners says so, there is no emergency.
Officially, at least. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Unemployment rates edge up slightly |
The jobless rate in Clatsop County moved from 8.8 percent to 9.4 percent in July, but it remained consistent with the rate from last year, when the rate was 9.3 percent. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program to stuff backpacks with school supplies Friday |
SEASIDE - More than 600 backpacks will be stuffed with school supplies during the annual Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program event beginning at 10 a.m. Friday at Warrenton Elementary School. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| This little piggy ...was found |
For the Klemp family, the pig saga is finally over. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Real Estate Transactions |
Today The Daily Astorian begins a new reader service offering listings of local real estate transactions. Residential Sales in Clatsop County from Aug.1 to 13. Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Elsie logging cabin destroyed by fire |
ELSIE - A fire investigation team began sifting through the ashes this morning to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed an old logging cabin in Elsie Tuesday. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Police seek information in murder case |
APD asks anyone, who might have spoken to or seen Christopher Fitzhugh or Evelyn Decker, to call Police are seeking anyone who might have spoken with or seen an Astoria woman - or the man charged with her murder - in the last few weeks before she died. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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