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Vehicular homicide charge possible after Vader woman, 42, struck and killed along Interstate 5
A 42-year-old Vader woman was struck and killed while standing on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Clark County on Friday, according to the Washington State Patrol. Jessica M. Blinebry died ...
Source of mysterious tar balls on Oregon Coast still unknown
Officials in Oregon and Washington have still yet to determine the source of mysterious tar balls that have appeared on the Pacific Northwest coast over the past week. Samples of the sticky substance were seen as far north as Long Beach, Washington, all the way down to Yaquina Head, Oregon. They were first reported on May 19, when several tar balls were spotted around the mouth of the Columbia River by different state agencies.
In the woods east of Astoria, plans for state timber harvests draw neighbor concerns
When Darren Orange received a letter from a surveying company in late March, he never expected it might lead to a clearcut next to his backyard. Like many people living next to state forestland, Orange knew there was always a possibility the stands near his home east of Astoria might be managed or thinned — but a few weeks ago, he watched as crews marked the trees along his property line with fluorescent orange spray paint and neon pink flags. A section of forest behind that line, he learned, had been slated for a timber harvest.
Astoria police conduct crosswalk enforcement to promote pedestrian safety
Astoria police conducted crosswalk enforcement on Thursday to draw attention to pedestrian safety. The initiative is funded by Oregon Impact, which promotes safe driving and offers grants to police departments for traffic safety improvements.
Recognized: CMHS receives Gold Council Award
Clatskanie High School has received the Gold Council Award, a recognition for having a high-achieving leadership program. Clatskanie High School was one of 21 high schools and five middle schools in the state that received recognition. The school was awarded the Gold Council Award at the OASC Spring Leadership Conference in April. The award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC), sets high standards for student councils and...
Health authority launches beach monitoring program
The Oregon Health Authority has launched the 2024 season of its Oregon Beach Monitoring Program to keep an eye on bacteria levels at 24 coastal recreation areas. The areas include Seaside, Cannon Beach and Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site in Clatsop County.
County fills vacancy on rural fire district board after recall
The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday night appointed Ed Van Dyke to the board of the Elsie-Vinemaple Rural Fire Protection District so the board would have a quorum after a recall election. The appointment comes after the county clerk certified the recall of board chair Vivian McCann and...
Softball Recap: Pe Ell/Willapa Valley takes a tough playoff loss
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Pe Ell/Willapa Valley couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Adna Pirates by a score of 3-2 on Friday. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Adna apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
Hampton Lumber contributes to Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion
Hampton Lumber has announced a $250,000 contribution to Columbia Memorial Hospital’s expansion. The project involves construction of a new facility and the remodel of the existing building off Exchange Street in Astoria. The expansion will focus on upgrading patient spaces and creating a resilient campus that can withstand extreme weather and natural disasters.
43-year-old man arrested in Vancouver in connection to Long Beach, Wash. murder
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A 43-year-old man was arrested Friday in Vancouver in connection with a 2015 murder of a man in Long Beach, Washington. Pacific County Sheriff's Office arrested Charles Watts for the death of Jeffrey Beach, 36, following a 15-month investigation. Watts was transported to the Pacific County Jail, where he was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter, according to the sheriff's office.
Astoria softball, Knappa baseball advance in first round of playoffs
A downpour and a postponement had no effect on Astoria High School softball as they cruised to a 16-6 victory over Marist Catholic in the 4A playoffs opening round. The win sends Astoria into the quarterfinals for the second straight season.
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