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Clatsop County Sheriff's Office issues warning on recent phone scams
Our Office is alerting residents to a surge in phone scams targeting individuals in our community. We have reports of individuals at the bank trying to withdraw thousands of dollars to pay for “fines” to avoid warrants and jail time. This is simply not the way we conduct business as a law enforcement agency. These scams are designed to deceive victims by posing as legitimate entities and using convincing tactics to extract personal information or money. Scammers employ various strategies to make their scams appear...
Astoria softball sweeps Tillamook
Astoria High School softball took care of Tillamook High School on Tuesday afternoon. The Astoria Fishermen’s 9-1 victory completed a three-game sweep of the Tillamook Cheesemakers, and saw Astoria take first in the Cowapa League race. As the Fishermen prepare for a two-game series against St. Helens next week,...
Former Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief passes away
The emergency services community of Columbia County has been in mourning following the loss of Westport Fire and Rescue Division Chief Dave Coombs, who passed away earlier this month. A news release from Westport Fire and Rescue announced the passing of Coombs, saying he passed away at his home on April 2, at the early age of 53. Coombs’ career spanned over three decades, and his passion for the medical field began in early high school. ...
For Elevated Whispers, a move to Van Dusen Mercantile was in the cards
Stefanie Johnson, of Elevated Whispers, who was known for her bright, bubblegum pink tent and blue butterfly table at the Astoria Sunday Market, has set up shop at the Van Dusen Mercantile on Commercial Street. Elevated Whispers provides tarot and rune readings, along with sessions for people looking to tap...
'It was just so magical, I was speechless': Seaside woman encounters octopus at Oregon Beach
CANNON BEACH, Oregon — A Seaside woman was able to capture video of a giant octopus on Thursday, after encountering the sea creature in a tide pool by Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach. Angela Whitlock, a marine program coordinator with an environmental nonprofit, was walking through the area around...
Bridge closures planned in May
The Oregon Department of Transportation will close the New Youngs Bay Bridge and the Old Youngs Bay Bridge for nighttime road maintenance in early May. The bridges on U.S. Highway 101 and Highway 101 Alternate connect Astoria to Warrenton.
College completes plan for staff reductions
Clatsop Community College has concluded its process of staffing reductions aimed at balancing the college’s budget. The college announced last week that it would eliminate several positions to reduce spending in anticipation of an approximately $900,000 deficit for the upcoming fiscal year that starts in July.
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