Coming Soon: Pacific County Preparedness Fair

Published on 12 April 2013

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will be hosting the annual Pacific County Preparedness Fair at the Ilwaco High School Gym – Hilltop Campus on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Preparedness Fair exhibitors will range from a wide variety of industries and organizations that relate to personal, home, and business preparedness and safety.

State Troopers Arrest Astoria Man After Highway Pursuit

Published on 12 April 2013

Oregon State Police attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle on highway 30 near Claremont Road last night around 10:50pm. He was driving 65mp3 in a 45mph zone. The driver of the motorcycle attempting to flee from the officer at speeds in excess of 100mph. The driver weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed passing several vehicles in no passing zones.

CCC President Hopeful State Will Fund New Center

Published on 12 April 2013

In a live interview Friday morning on KAST 1370 Clatsop Community College President Larry Galizio talked in some detail about a proposal under study to create a new Health and Wellness Center in cooperation with Columbia Memorial Hospital and the city of Astoria. He said the center would be of benefit to the College in providing a replacement for the "seismically problematic" Patriot Hall

Bonamici Works On Tsunami Clean Up Funding

Published on 12 April 2013

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) this week introduced two bills that would assist coastal states with tsunami debris cleanup. The Tsunami Debris Cleanup Reimbursement Act, H.R. 1491, would allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to refund Oregon and other states for tsunami debris cleanup expenses using $5 million in funding donated by the government of Japan.

WDFW Sets Salmon Seasons

Published on 11 April 2013

State and tribal co-managers yesterday agreed on a package of salmon fisheries that, according to the State, meets conservation goals for wild salmon populations and provides fishing opportunities on healthy stocks.

Five Arrested In Warrenton Drug Bust

Published on 11 April 2013

Clatsop County Drug Task Force detectives executed search warrants, resulting in the arrest of five subjects in Warrenton, Tuesday evening. Detectives received information regarding a high volume of drug activity at 112 SW Alder Ct. Warrenton, Oregon. A subsequent investigation corroborated the information, with detectives witnessing multiple subjects known to be involved with drug use frequenting the residence.

Commission Dives Into Wetland Issues

Published on 11 April 2013

The board held a lengthy work session discussion on a Local Wetlands Inventory for the Arch Cape/Cove Beach community. County Planner Jennifer Bunch presented options that the board might consider in it's decision making process.

County Honors The Work Of Volunteers

Published on 11 April 2013

Clatsop County Government depends greatly on the selfless dedication of volunteer citizens who devoted over 20,000 hours of time to numerous committees and programs last year alone which the county values at over $463,000. Each year the County Commissioners devote time to recognizing those volunteers and emphasizing their importance during a regular commission meeting. Commission Chair Peter Huhtala said that Wednesday's event has become his favorite meeting of the year.