The Astorian

07/22/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/21/federal-cuts-to-public-broadcasting-will-hit-rural-areas/

The swift approval of a $1.1 billion federal cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has cast uncertainty over the future of radio stations in rural America. The move, backed by the Trump administration, eliminates all federal support for National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting Service...

07/19/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/18/pier-39-up-for-sale/

After owning and managing Pier 39 for over 20 years, Astorian Floyd Holcom is ready to sell the historic property in order to retire and make time for travel. Pier 39 was initially established as the site of the Hanthorn Cannery in 1875, the first and largest tuna cannery in Astoria and the oldest o...

07/16/2025

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07/14/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/14/psh-faces-uncertainty-amidst-federal-budget-cut-bill/

07/12/2025

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If you or someone you love is in crisis, you can get help three ways in Clatsop County.

07/11/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/11/county-sets-sights-on-lease-to-locals/

Clatsop County is looking at launching a new pilot program that would repurpose vacant homes to bring much-needed workforce housing to the North Coast. “Lease to Locals” is a program developed by a company called Placemate, aimed at addressing housing shortages in tourist areas. The program offe...

07/11/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/11/final-development-plan-approved-for-warrenton-housing-project/

WARRENTON — Driving along Ridge Road, it’s hard to miss the large sign advertising new homes coming soon to the hilly expanse of land across from Fort Stevens State Park. Thanks to a decision by the Warrenton Planning Commission last week, those homes are now a step closer to construction. On Ju...

07/09/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/09/county-commissioner-announces-campaign-for-state-senate/

For many Clatsop County voters, the next state Senate race is still a distant thought — but for Courtney Bangs, it’s top of mind. Over the weekend, the Clatsop County commissioner officially launched her campaign for Senate District 16, announcing plans to seek the Republican nomination in the M...

07/09/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/09/north-coast-projects-receive-funding-in-latest-round-of-travel-oregon-grants/

The Oregon Tourism Commission is awarding nearly $6.2 million worth of competitive grants to 65 projects across Oregon — including several projects on the North Coast. The commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, receives funding from the state’s 1.5% lodging tax, a portion of which is used ...

07/09/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/08/everyday-people-skating-can-roll-into-stronger-mental-health/

The very first lesson Kelly Britt Davis teaches students in her Dragon Belly Rollers class is how to fall safely. For Davis, who is a forensic clinician at Clatsop Behavioral Health, many teachings in rollerskating can double as avenues towards strengthening mental health. That’s what she emphasiz...

07/02/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/02/recount-planned-for-cannon-beach-ballot-measures/

Clatsop County election workers will be performing a recount of two Cannon Beach ballot measures after discovering an administrative error during the certification process. In June, the county issued a press release confirming that unofficial results for two measures — Measure 04-235 and Measure 0...

07/02/2025

https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/02/county-to-consider-rate-increase-after-lodging-tax-bill-dies-in-legislature/

Clatsop County could soon see an increase to its countywide transient lodging tax rate after a bill that would have increased spending flexibility died in committee last week. For the last several years, the county has pushed for flexibility on how it spends revenues from local lodging taxes, which....