After A Memorial Day Break Streetwork Continues In Astoria

Published on 28 May 2013

It's back to the trenches for contractor Tapani today as the company works toward a November deadline to complete the latest phase of the Astoria CSO separation project downtown. Here is a rundown on work expected to take place the rest of this holiday shortened week.

Legislature Turns Attention To Cormorant Over -Population

Published on 28 May 2013

House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee member State Representative Brad Witt says between now and the next legislative session there may be a fix in the works to reduce the number of salmon smolts lost to hungry Cormorants on the lower Columbia.

Hearings Begin On Health Plan Rates In Oregon

Published on 28 May 2013

Beginning today the Oregon Insurance Division will be holding public hearings on rates proposed by health insurance companies doing business in the State. The plans under discussion cover individuals and small groups which traditionally charge higher premiums than those applied to large groups.

County Loses Another Top level Manager

Published on 28 May 2013

Clatsop County Clerk Nicole Williams announced her departure from the position Friday, May 24. Her last day with the county will be June 28. Williams is joining the Clatsop Care Health District as administrator/CEO. She replaces outgoing administrator Anita Schacher.

Springer And Steelhead Season To Reopen

Published on 24 May 2013

The sport fishery for hatchery spring chinook salmon and hatchery steelhead will reopen Saturday (May 25) on the lower Columbia River under an agreement reached today by fishery managers from Washington and Oregon.

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.