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Astoria’s Ward 1 race draws two contenders
With one Astoria city councilor looking to land the role of mayor in the Nov.3 general election, two political newcomers are vying for the seat he’s leaving behind. Andy Davis announced this month that he wouldn’t seek a second four-year term for his Ward 1 seat because he is…
Job Corps settlement halts closure of centers nationwide, on Oregon Coast
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students who were impacted by the Trump administration’s plans last year to abruptly shut down Job Corps centers across the country reached a settlement earlier this month. The Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria was not a party to the lawsuit,…
Final report says officers justified in fatal Seaside shooting
A final report by the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office has concluded that police officers were justified in fatally shooting a man in a Seaside neighborhood in early July. The report also released the most detailed account of the shooting since it occurred. On July 8,…
Two more candidates line up in Astoria mayoral race
Two more candidates have emerged in the race to be Astoria’s next mayor, including a former city councilor. Earlier this month, it looked like combat veteran Sean Davis might run unopposed after incumbent Mayor Sean Fitzpatrick announced he would not seek a second four-year term.…
Oregon officials address federal funding delays for Astoria hospital
U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield say they are still fighting to land federal money for a major hospital expansion project in Astoria. At a press event with other officials at the Columbia Memorial Hospital construction site Wednesday,…
Man arrested in Seaside stabbing incident
A man has been arrested following a stabbing late Wednesday night at the Helping Hands Reentry Center in Seaside. Mark Warren, 41, faces charges of assault in the second degree, unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. According to Helping Hands, a…
Astoria City Council advances vacant homes tax to November ballot
Supporters say tax will support housing; critics aren’t so sure. An initiative that would tax vacant homes with the goal of supporting long-term housing opportunities in Astoria will go to voters this November. At a meeting Monday night, the Astoria City Council faced several…
The Harbor buys former newspaper building
An Astoria-based nonprofit that provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is expanding. The Harbor announced Monday it has purchased a building on Exchange Street that, until recently, housed The Astorian newspaper. The building is only…
Six of seven Seaside City Council seats up for election, Ward 3 vacancy continues
Most of the seats on the Seaside City Council will be up for election this November. All except one. City leaders had hoped to appoint someone to the vacant Ward 3 seat this summer in time to also get that seat on the ballot in November. Whoever was appointed would serve through…
Investigators say officers justified in Seaside shooting
An investigation into a police shooting in Seaside earlier this month that resulted in the death of a Washington man concluded that officers were justified in returning fire. Officers shot and killed 24-year-old Hayes Miles McCloud of Eatonville, Washington in the Cove area in…
Davis officially enters mayoral race; Adams says she’ll run again for Ward 3
After announcing his intent to run for mayor of Astoria earlier this year, Sean Davis will officially be on the ballot this November. City officials say Davis has gathered enough verified signatures to proceed as a candidate. He was required to submit a petition signed by 48…
Charter amendments headed to November ballot
Voters will get to make the call this November on whether the Astoria City Council expands from five members to seven. At a meeting this week, a majority of the Astoria City Council approved resolutions for three amendments to the city charter, including an amendment to expand…