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In her 87 years, Jan Mitchell has collected numerous nuggets of wisdom. Homemade baked goods make people listen. Writing...
06/06/2026

In her 87 years, Jan Mitchell has collected numerous nuggets of wisdom. Homemade baked goods make people listen. Writing down family history goes a long way. And democracy and diversity come with challenges but are important nonetheless.

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In her 87 years, Jan Mitchell has collected numerous nuggets of wisdom. Homemade baked goods make people listen. Writing down family history goes a long way. And democracy and diversity […]

“We’ve probably lost a couple thousand dollars of product in a year,” said Aris Campbell, co-owner of Feral Flora, a pla...
06/05/2026

“We’ve probably lost a couple thousand dollars of product in a year,” said Aris Campbell, co-owner of Feral Flora, a plant and gift shop in downtown Astoria.

What’s costing Campbell all that money? Shoplifting.

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“We’ve probably lost a couple thousand dollars of product in a year,” said Aris Campbell, co-owner of Feral Flora, a plant and gift shop in downtown Astoria. What’s costing Campbell […]

Astoria leaders are moving forward on two key pieces of a new “shelter first” policy intended to address homeless campin...
06/05/2026

Astoria leaders are moving forward on two key pieces of a new “shelter first” policy intended to address homeless camping downtown.

The policy, presented by City Councilors Andrea Mazzarella and Elisabeth Adams at a recent meeting, came after months of public meetings and discussions and several stalled attempts at other policies and approaches.

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Astoria leaders are moving forward on two key pieces of a new “shelter first” policy intended to address homeless camping downtown. The policy, presented by City Councilors Andrea Mazzarella and […]

From a refreshed historical gift shop to new showers at a popular North Coast camp site, several state park properties r...
06/04/2026

From a refreshed historical gift shop to new showers at a popular North Coast camp site, several state park properties received upgrades just in time for summer visitors to enjoy.

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As camping season approaches, here are some of the newest improvements at Oregon State Park properties From a refreshed historical gift shop to new showers at a popular North Coast […]

Despite passing some of the nation’s first laws barring federal law enforcement agents from concealing their identities,...
06/04/2026

Despite passing some of the nation’s first laws barring federal law enforcement agents from concealing their identities, Oregon and Washington have yet to receive the same response from the Trump administration as other Democratic states.

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Some legal observers say the lack of court action is a function of how Oregon and Washington’s laws are supposed to be enforced Despite passing some of the nation’s first […]

The Oregon Health Authority said in a May 28 press release that the vaccination rate for Oregon students — 90.2% — is at...
06/03/2026

The Oregon Health Authority said in a May 28 press release that the vaccination rate for Oregon students — 90.2% — is at a “new low.” Rates are decreasing largely due to a growing number of non-medical exemptions, according to health officials. “For the 2025-26 school year, Oregon’s rate of non-medical exemptions for required school vaccines for kindergartners has climbed to a record high of 10.9% – up from 6.9% in the 2021-22 school year.”

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The Oregon Health Authority said in a May 28 press release that the vaccination rate for Oregon students — 90.2% — is at a “new low.” Rates are decreasing largely […]

In their first meeting since Oregon voters rejected a gas and payroll tax increase to pay for roads and transit services...
06/03/2026

In their first meeting since Oregon voters rejected a gas and payroll tax increase to pay for roads and transit services, Gov. Tina Kotek’s transportation workgroup seemed less focused on finding new funding mechanisms for the state’s beleaguered transportation agency than the agency’s perceived marketing failures.

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At the second meeting of Gov. Kotek’s Transportation Vision Workgroup, members spent hours discussing how to change public perception of the state transportation agency In their first meeting since Oregon […]

The 2026 Track and Field season wrapped up this weekend in Eugene. Clatsop County stood out with multiple state champion...
06/02/2026

The 2026 Track and Field season wrapped up this weekend in Eugene. Clatsop County stood out with multiple state champions. Who were they?

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Hayward Field: The historic track complex in Eugene was once again the place to be this weekend. The world-class track and field complex provided the backdrop for the stars of […]

Round two of the baseball and softball playoffs kicked off last Friday. Astoria softball was in action at CMH Field, whi...
06/02/2026

Round two of the baseball and softball playoffs kicked off last Friday. Astoria softball was in action at CMH Field, while Warrenton baseball made a long trip to Vale. How did they do?

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The semi-finals is becoming a familiar spot for the Astoria girls softball team. A 3-0 victory last Friday over Marist Catholic sent the Fishermen back to 4A girls state semifinals […]

On Thursday, June 4, about 120 to 125 seniors will make that traditional walk through downtown Astoria from the Flavel H...
06/02/2026

On Thursday, June 4, about 120 to 125 seniors will make that traditional walk through downtown Astoria from the Flavel House to the Liberty Theatre. Community members and local businesses along Commercial and Duane streets will gather to cheer for students as organizers announce each senior’s name. The walk will also stop at Astoria’s preschool, elementary and middle schools, getting high-fives from the younger crowd.

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It’s become a graduation tradition but Astoria High Principal Lynn Jackson sees this year’s senior walk as more than that. It’s a chance to celebrate the class of 2026, with […]

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