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Seaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup

Seaside’s monthly Treasure the Beach Cleanup takes place the first Saturday of every month. This volunteer effort, coordinated by multiple groups in the area, offers visitors the chance to give back to Seaside’s greatest attraction… its beautiful beach! Starting at 9 am you can sign up and get trash bags and gloves on the Prom in front of The Seaside Aquarium. Thank you for doing a little good while having a lot of fun! We’re thanking you with Beach Cleanup Coins redeemable on the dollar at loca

'Never get tired of it': Shoreline salmon fishing along Clatsop Spit

Shoreline salmon fishing is easy to find along Clatsop Spit near Fort Steven’s State Park. CLATSOP, Oregon — Here’s a way to ...

Football previews: All county teams see action this weekend

Fresh off an impressive 32-0 win last Friday over Astoria to kick off the football season, the La Grande Tigers aim to claim ...

Friday Night Spotlight: Oregon high school football week 1 live scores, schedule, links

We’ve made it to week one of the 2024 Oregon high school football season, and with it is a full lineup of games that are sure ...

Guest Column: Home care workers a crucial part of workforce

When an industry sees three-quarters of its workers leave their employers in a single year, something is seriously wrong. And ...

Lewis and Clark Salt Makers Return

On Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th, the Seaside Museum, assisted by a grant from the City of Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee will sponsor Lewis and Clark Salt Makers. Members of the Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will create and share the experience of that exploration group, bringing to life the salt camp which those explorers established more than 200 years ago. The program will be held Saturday, September 7th from 9 am – 6 pm and Sunday, September 8th from 9 am – 3

Oregon high school football schedule, and how to watch the games for week 1

Week one of Oregon’s 2024 high school football season is here ... at Sweet Home 7 p.m. Tillamook at Marist Catholic 7 p.m. La ...

Public Invited to Comment in Person on Updates to Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, and Beaches and Dunes Goals

(Astoria, OR) — For the first time in more than 40 years, Clatsop County Development will update plans regarding estuarine resources, coastal shorelands, and beaches and dunes. The public is invited to attend a presentation and provide comment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at the Knappa High School Library. Light refreshments will be served. This is the second in-person public meeting, with one final public meeting scheduled in the coming months.The Clatsop County Comprehensive

Fatal Crash - HWY 22 - Polk County

Polk County, Ore. 3 Sept 24- On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 12:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on HWY 22, at the intersection with HWY 51, in Polk County.The preliminary investigation indicated a Lincoln MKZ, operated by Michael Robert Hine Jr. (76) of Otis, was stopped on HWY 51 and made a left turn onto westbound HWY 22. The Lincoln entered the path of an eastbound Honda motorcycle, operated by David Lee Sterrett (69) of Dallas, causing the Honda to impact the

OSP Fish & Wildlife -- Public Assistance -- Linn County

Photo: Bull elk left to waste (graphic image) LINN COUNTY, Ore. 5 Sept. 2024 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for public assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing and waste of a 5x5 bull elk in Linn County.  Fish and Wildlife troopers from the Albany Area Command responded to a report of a bull elk shot with a centerfire rifle sometime between August 30-31, 2024. The bull elk was shot near the Lulay and Roaring River mainlines of the

Drug ring had long history of moving meth to WA, feds say. Its leader lived in Lakewood

Gatica, 37, was one of five people who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges for their roles in the organization.

Engagement: Gauthier — Silva

Phillip and Kari Gauthier, of Astoria, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina Gauthier, of Tempe, Arizona, to Michael Silva, also of Tempe. He is the son of Bernie Silva, of Corvallis. The ...

Astoria filmmaker pursues new independent project

And if you see Face Eater at the Columbian Theater in Astoria on Tuesday, you could be in McClure’s next opus, “Very Weird ...

DachSand 2024

Don’t miss the 5th year anniversary celebration, DachSand 2024, hosted by Doxies of PNW Club. A weekend packed with weenie fun. This is Doxies of PNW’s biggest annual fundraiser. Come and join the fun with over 300 of dachshunds and meet lots of great people. There will be a silent auction, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle, dachshund items, merchandise table, doxie races, costume contest and more. FRIDAY 09.06 ~ 3pm to 6pm – Ruby’s for 5th year anniversary kickoff party 🥳 we will have dog activities

Ocean-inspired yarn store finds a home in Astoria

Despite the closure of a beloved yarn store in downtown Astoria, knitters and crocheters will soon have another hub for yarn ...

Emergency Preparedness Month Kicks Off 6 Weeks Ready Campaign

Clatsop County Emergency Management is bringing back its 6 Weeks Ready campaign to help residents and businesses prepare for a disaster.  “We are launching this campaign again this year because we want to help residents and businesses be prepared for a natural or human-caused disaster,” said Jen Munson, Emergency Management Community Engagement Coordinator.    Coastal communities may be isolated for a longer period of time, and it may take longer for out of area emergency responders to help. “Wh

Race Temporarily Closes Cullaby Lake Boat Ramp and Waters

(Astoria, OR) — The Columbia Outboard Racing Association is hosting the Cullaby II Battle at the Sea races at Cullaby Lake County Park the weekend of September 7-8, 2024. The boat ramp and the boat racecourse on the waters of Cullaby Lake will be closed for racing from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day.  The races are free for the public to view from the park and the park is open for picnicking and other activities, however, there is a $5 day-use parking fee for the County Park entry. For more informatio

SafeOregon -- School Safety Tip Line (Photo)

Send confidential or anonymous tips through SafeOregon. Safe Oregon Back to School videoSALEM, Ore. 5 Sept. 2024 – SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff, and community members that everyone plays a role in school safety. SafeOregon is a school safety tip line to report potential threats against students and schools confidentially or anonymously. SafeOregon asks that if you see or hear something concerning to let someone know. Tips may be submitted 24 hours

Officer Involved Shooting- Oregon State Police- Lincoln County (Photo)

Lincoln County, Ore. 5 Sept. 24 – On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, just after midnight, Oregon State Police SWAT responded to a Lincoln City residence to assist the Lincoln City Police Department with a barricaded suspect. Responding officers made multiple attempts to negotiate with the suspect who fired at police and refused to comply with commands.  The suspect was ultimately shot by responding police and died at the scene.  On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., the Lincoln City

Diesel Repair Shop and Owner Sentenced to Probation and Criminal Fines for Violating the Clean Air Act

EUGENE, Ore.—A Lane County, Oregon, diesel repair shop and its owner were sentenced in federal court today for knowingly and intentionally tampering with pollution monitoring devices on at least 184 vehicles in violation of the Clean Air Act.Diesel & Offroad Authority, LLC, located in Veneta, Oregon, and its owner and operator, Christopher Paul Kaufman, 39, were each sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay $150,000 in criminal fines. In addition, the sentencing court ordered K