UPDATE: Governor Declares Emergency Over Bridge Fail

Published on 24 May 2013

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency in three counties around a collapsed Interstate 5 bridge.

Inslee said in his proclamation Friday that the bridge collapse has caused extensive disruption, impacting the citizens and economy in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties

Gas Prices Up For Holiday Weekend

Published on 24 May 2013

The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Oregon is $3.97 going into the Memorial Day weekend. Washington averages $4.

Officials Warn To Avoid Northern Route After Bridge Collapse

Published on 24 May 2013

The Washington Transportation Department says an average of 71,000 vehicles a day used the stretch of Interstate 5 through Mount Vernon that is now blocked by the collapse of the Skagit River bridge.

Crab Pirate Faces More Charges

Published on 24 May 2013

An investigation by the Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division at the Newport Area Command office is leading to multiple charges for several individuals including a Tidewater-area man previously charged with the unlawful sale of commercial/sport caught Dungeness crab to a local cafe.

Hey You Guys!!!

Published on 23 May 2013

Almost three decades ago Astoria played host to a movie crew producing what would become a worldwide cult favorite. Goonies Day is coming.

Listeners Weigh In On Port Commission

Published on 23 May 2013

Callers this morning on KAST's live local talk show "Coastwatch Call-in" told host Tom Freel that the Port of Astoria has to get focused on the nuts and bolts of the operation and make financial statements including profit and loss statements readily available to the public and spend less time attacking each other.

County Commission Summary

Published on 23 May 2013

Here's a quick rundown on the Wednesday Clatsop County Commission meeting:

The board adopted an ordinance amending county land-use rules to allow emergency storage shelters on forest-zoned lands. The amendment accommodates a project of the City of Cannon Beach

Astoria Police Respond to Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash

Published on 22 May 2013

Wednesday at 10:58 AM Astoria Police responded to the area of Marine Drive and 32rd. The initial report was a pedestrian versus vehicle crash. Astoria Police arrived and found that the crash involved a pedestrian who was confined to a motorized wheel chair and a 2008 Scion xB. The Scion xB was operated by Debra Wolf, Age 57, Astoria. The wheelchair bound pedestrian was identified as Roberta Morgan, age 58, of Astoria.