Washington SR 4 To Reopen By 4pm

Published on 20 November 2012

State Route 4 between Cathlamet and Longview is scheduled to reopen by 4 p.m. today, Nov. 20. The highway has been closed since 4 p.m. yesterday from just east of Cathlamet to the Germany Creek area (mileposts 36 to 48).

Revenue Forecast Averts Cuts

Published on 20 November 2012

State economists expect Oregon to collect slightly more money in the near term than they forecast three months ago. Experts released the quarterly revenue forecast to state lawmakers on Tuesday. The latest forecast projects a slight uptick in revenue during the last six months of the current budget cycle, averting the need for major budget cuts immediately.

Ocean Park Man Arrested For 11 Counts Of Rape Of A Child In The Third Degree

Published on 20 November 2012

On November 16th, deputies with the Pacific County Sheriff's Office arrested a male subject identified as Jonathan R. Church, age 40, of Ocean Park for suspicion of 11 counts of Rape of a Child in the Third degree.

Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Clean Up Underway

Published on 20 November 2012

Residents in Washington and Oregon are bracing for more wet weather after a fierce pre-Thanksgiving storm. Near Seaside, Ore., a large tree fell on a fire truck, severely damaging it, but no one was hurt. Near Naselle, Wash., a mudslide hit a patrol car and another vehicle, which caught fire, but both the officer and the driver of the other car were able to escape. The driver had a minor injury.

State Warns Of Winter Beach Hazards

Published on 20 November 2012

As the winter season draws nearer, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is sounding a warning to beachgoers and urging them to exercise caution. High tides, storms, and wind at this time of year can increase the potential for accident or injury on the coast.

OEM Pat On The Back For Backpacks

Published on 20 November 2012

Oregon Emergency Management received the Citizen Corps Honorable Mention Award for Individual and Community Preparedness for a project that placed emergency backpacks in Oregon coastal counties. The backpacks contain emergency blankets, flashlights, and basic first aid supplies to be used in a disaster.

Slow Recovery Reflected In Jobs Report

Published on 20 November 2012

Clatsop County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.6 percent in October, essentially the same as the previous month (7.7%), but lower than the year before (8.3%). It was lower than the statewide rate (8.6%) and about the same as the national rate (7.9%).

Update: Pacific Power Making Progress Restoring Electrical Service

Published on 19 November 2012

Pacific Power crews have restored power to thousands of customers after a strong storm caused outages from Crescent City to Yakima, hitting the Oregon coast especially hard. However, soggy ground and high winds are continuing to create new outages and a second powerful storm is expected to come ashore overnight.