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Warrenton approves new fees for mini storage units
WARRENTON — The City Commission voted Tuesday to approve new fees for unclaimed mini storage units at 60 N.E. Iredale Ave. The move comes after the city set a deadline of April 30 for people to claim their units without facing fees.
Warrenton to use urban renewal funds for post office building
WARRENTON — The City Commission, acting as the Urban Renewal Agency, voted Tuesday night to direct $540,000 in urban renewal funding to purchase and revitalize the post office building on N. Main Avenue. In April, the commission authorized City Manager Esther Moberg to enter into negotiations with the building’s...
Two people, dog rescued from capsized boat
ASTORIA Ore. (KPTV) - About two miles off the coast of Tongue Point in Astoria, the Coast Guard rescued two people and a dog from a capsized boat on Saturday. Rescuers said they got a 911 call and heard a person saying, “Help I’m drowning.”. The rescue was...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Baseball Game Recap: Naselle Gets the Win
Naselle had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Orcas Island Vikings by a score of 6-3 on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but Naselle sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
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.
Seaside boys golf gains valuable experience at state
Seaside High School boys golf capped off their season with a sixth-place finish in the 4A State Championships. The trip to Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell was the first for this current crop of golfers. The young Seagulls gained valuable experience throughout the two-day event, finishing with the fifth-lowest score each day. The total score of 707 was behind Marist Catholic (659), Baker/Powder Valley (663), North Bend (703), Scappoose (703) and Cascade (707).
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