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06/12/2026

On Monday, June 15, 2026, City of Astoria Public Works Operations will conduct crosswalk installation and maintenance. This will result in the closure of 15th St. from Jerome Ave. to Niagara Ave. The closure is expected from 6:00 A.M. until work is completed.

06/12/2026

The Seaside City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy representing Ward 3. The Council intends to appoint a qualified applicant by July 25, 2026, to serve through the end of the 2026 calendar year. The remaining two years of the four-year term will be filled by voters during the November 2026 general election.

Residents who are interested in public service and representing their community are encouraged to apply.

06/11/2026

Update: The statewide network outage impacting state agencies, including ODOT, has been resolved.

A network outage is affecting many state government agencies, including ODOT. TripCheck, Commerce and Compliance Division, and DMV services are offline, including call centers, self-service kiosks, DMV2U, and DMV offices. This may impact the live streaming of the Oregon Transportation Commission meeting as well. ODOT has contacted its vendors, and they are working to find a solution.

06/11/2026

One person was taken to the hospital after an incident on Wednesday at WestRock’s paper mill, according to the Longview Fire Department.

Longview Fire and Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to a report that someone had fallen into a hydro pulper pit and was possibly submerged.

The man was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries, according to the fire department.

The cause of the incident is unknown.

06/11/2026

Cruise activity returns to Astoria this weekend with the arrival of The World!

The World is expected to arrive on Sunday, June 14, at 9:15 AM, arriving from California. The residential yacht will remain in port overnight before departing on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 PM.

Fun Fact: The World is widely recognized as the world's only privately owned residential yacht. Rather than booking cruises, residents own their homes onboard and help shape the ship's future itineraries and destinations, making each voyage a reflection of the interests of those who call the vessel home.

The World's overnight stay will be the final cruise ship call before our fall cruise season begins in August with the arrival of the Crystal Symphony.

06/11/2026

Recreational anglers will have the opportunity to reel in a salmon off the Washington coast beginning June 20 at Ilwaco Marine Area One

Open seven days per week beginning June 20 to Sept. 30. The daily limit is two salmon, and only one may be a Chinook. Anglers must release wild coho. The Chinook minimum size is 22 inches, and the hatchery-marked coho minimum size is 16 inches. Other salmon species have no minimum size.

06/11/2026

Users of all nonmotorized paddle craft in Oregon waters, regardless of length, must carry a Waterway Access Permit Online through the ODFW Electronic Licensing System. Log in or select "Check Out as a Guest," select the Waterway Access Permit (7-day or Annual) in the General tab, or through an ODFW license agent or office that sells licenses, or online via the Oregon Marine Board's Boat Oregon Store

7 days (consecutive), $8
One year, $22
Two year, $37

06/10/2026

Fire season will begin in Clatsop County at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire hazard exist.

While forecasters are predicting rain in the next couple of days, there will be a return to warm, dry conditions at the
end of the week. This declaration affects all lands, both public and private, in Northwest Oregon.

06/10/2026

June 10, 2026

Controlled Burn Notice - Seaside Airport
Seaside Fire & Rescue will conduct a planned controlled burn at the Seaside Airport June 10-11 for wildfire mitigation, brush clearing, and firefighter training. Residents may see smoke, flames, emergency vehicles, and personnel in the area.

06/09/2026

Astoria sewer and water autopay customers need to renew their method of payment

The City of Astoria is pleased to announce an upcoming upgrade to its finance and utility billing software. This investment in modern technology will enhance service for utility customers by improving accuracy, increasing efficiency, and providing new online payment features.

The new system will allow City staff to respond more quickly to customer inquiries while offering utility customers additional payment options and greater control over their account management, including automatic payment scheduling.

Paperless billing and autopay will not automatically transfer from the old software. The first two bills after the transition will be paper. Utility customers should review these carefully as they will contain instructions for signing up for paperless billing and for accessing the online payment portal to set up automatic billing.

The City recognizes that transitions of this nature can create temporary inconvenience and appreciates the community's patience and understanding. These improvements will provide a more reliable, efficient, and convenient experience for our customers for years to come.

For more details, visit the City's information page: https://www.astoria.gov/news/1843?deptid=1