Regatta Shares Rare Historic Designation

Published on 20 May 2013

With a sparkling new website, good attendance at general meetings, and a popular focus on the waterfront, the Astoria Regatta rises once again from the ashes under the direction of former city councilor Peter Roscoe who agreed several months ago to take the helm of the faltering organization as it's President. Roscoe will be on hand at the Astoria Council meeting tonight to present the latest update which includes the news that the Oregon Heritage Commission has named the Astoria Regatta as an Oregon Heritage Event

Astoria Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman

Published on 19 May 2013

On May 18, 2013 Astoria Police were contacted by the daughter of Helene Jacobsen a 64 year old woman from Arizona. Jacobsen had been traveling through the area with her husband when they had an argument which resulted in her husband leaving her in Astoria. Astoria Police had been called about the argument and were present when Helene removed her property from the car her husband was driving. Her daughter had not been able to contact Jacobson and requested police to assist in locating Jacobsen to ensure she was OK.

Coast Guard hoists distressed teen from surf off Sunset Beach, Or

Published on 18 May 2013

The Coast Guard hoisted a person from the water just off Sunset Beach near Warrenton, Ore., Friday. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a call reporting a distressed teenaged female in the water off Sunset Beach at approximately 12:50 p.m.

AUDIO- May 21 Special Election Coverage: Port Commission

Published on 17 May 2013

Click "Read More" to access audio with Tom Freel interviewing Port Commission candidates Steve Fulton and Larry Pfund.

AUDIO-Candidate Interviews: Port Commission

Published on 17 May 2013

Tom Freel interviews Gil Gramson and Jim Campbell. Click "READ MORE" to listen

Washington Steps Up Penalty For Boating Drunk

Published on 17 May 2013

Washington's boating under the influence law becomes tougher under a law signed Thursday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Downtown Group Seeks Director

Published on 17 May 2013

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association(ADHDA) is moving forward with a plan to hire an Executive Director. The grassroots business organization has been making do with minimal staff and depending on board members to do most of the legwork. The job is detailed on the ADHDA website and June 7 is the application deadline.

Parenting A State Focus Next Week

Published on 17 May 2013

Governor Kitzhaber has signed and returned a proclamation declaring May 19-25 as Oregon Parenting Education Week. Being a parent is the most important and rewarding job you will ever have, yet it comes with many challenges.