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Hometown Report: Knappa graduate making his mark on the track
Isaiah Rodriguez, a 2023 Knappa High School graduate, is making waves on the track as a true freshman and already etching his name in the Western Oregon University record books. Rodriguez entered college as a decorated runner fresh off a state title in the 2A 800 meters and has only...
Cannon Beach City Council pushes back on legal challenge to bond
CANNON BEACH — City councilors pushed back on Tuesday night against a legal challenge to a $33.6 million bond to finance infrastructure projects, warning that the tactic could cause delays and increase costs. The City Council unanimously agreed in April to move forward with the full faith and credit...
Sayre receives recognition as outstanding volunteer
Handcyclist Tom Sayre, of Warrenton, was selected as an outstanding volunteer for his service in support of Oregon State Parks between January 2023 and February. During that period, he served on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation (Land and Water Conservation Fund) Committee and the Accessibility Design Standards Advisory Working Group.
Late couple made significant contribution to Liberty Theatre
Petra and Michael Mathers, an Astoria couple who were active in the arts, left $250,000 to the Liberty Theatre after their deaths in February. The Astoria theater described the bequest as transformative and said it would play a crucial role in enhancing programming.
Volunteers needed to remove Scotch broom
WARRENTON — Volunteers are needed to help the North Coast Land Conservancy remove Scotch broom from the Surf Pines Habitat Reserve in Clatsop Plains from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The work party will meet in the parking lot of the Surf Pines gatehouse.
County commission candidates make final push before election
With less than a week before the election, candidates for District 2 on the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners are taking their final steps along the campaign trail. Tessa Scheller and Anthony Huacuja are competing for an open seat on the ballot Tuesday after Commissioner John Toyooka chose not to run for reelection. District 2 encompasses Gearhart, Clatsop Plains and portions of Seaside and Warrenton.
Photos; Spring Unveils Waves of Art and Imagination
Cannon Beach Art Galleries presented their annual Spring Unveiling Arts Festival May 3rd through May 5th. The latest works by some of the top artists from the Pacific Northwest were presented. Events included special exhibits, guest artists, art demos and gallery receptions.
Plant sale set for Saturday
The Clatsop Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its 12th annual Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot at the Netel Grange. The sale includes a wide variety of native and edible plants and a variety of pollinator plants. The plants are provided by the Watershed Garden Works nursery. A portion of the sales will be donated to support district operations.
Astoria Arts and Movement Center: Historic Odd Fellows Building becomes a center for dance and community
Jessamyn West can spot a newcomer the instant they cross the Astoria ballroom threshold. Not only because, not so long ago, she was one, but also because their response is as obvious as the zils on a belly dancer. “One of my favorite things in the world is witnessing people...
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