College Names New Business Program Coordinator

Published on 17 October 2012

Clatsop Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Forrest Koch, CPA, as the facilitator for its Small Business Management Program. Mr. Koch has extensive financial and business management experience. His specialties include analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, working in teams, and developing accurate financial forecasts. His experience also includes an emphasis in strategic organizational planning.

General Election Ballots Go Out This Week

Published on 17 October 2012

Ballots for the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election will be mailed out to all Clatsop County voters starting Friday, Oct. 19.

The election features federal and state contests including races for President, Representative in Congress, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries, State Representative, Judge of the Oregon Supreme Court Position 3 and Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals, Position 6. There will also be nine state measures on the ballot.

Pacific County NOAA Weather Radios Will Be Activated During ShakeOut Drill

Published on 16 October 2012

It has been determined that NOAA weather radios WILL BE ACTIVATED in Pacific, Grays Harbor, and Clallam Counties only as part of the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill and tsunami siren test. County residents are asked to provide feedback on the test at www.shakeout.org/washington.

Report shows Oregon losing jobs in September

Published on 16 October 2012

The monthly Oregon employment numbers show the state lost nearly 8,000 jobs in September, ending a half-year string of monthly job gains.

The state Employment Department said Tuesday the unemployment rate is 8.7 percent, essentially unchanged from the previous month. The rate has ranged between 8.4 percent and 8.9 percent since January.

WDFW announces tentative schedule for razor clam digs through December

Published on 16 October 2012

Clam diggers who miss the razor clam dig that ends Thursday night (Oct. 18) at Twin Harbors will have plenty of other chances to hit the beach in the months ahead.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a tentative schedule for razor clam openings through the end of the year, including one later this month.

Oregon Unemployment At 8.7%

Published on 16 October 2012

Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 8.7 percent, essentially unchanged from 8.9 percent in August. The September 2011 unemployment rate was 9.4 percent.

KAST To Broadcast Second Presidential Debate Tonight

Published on 16 October 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will face-off once again in the second Presidential debate at New York's Hofstra University. The economy is expected to take center stage as was the case in the first debate which most observers said was a win for the Republican challenger saying Mr. Obama seemed ill-prepared.

Learn How To Market To State Agencies

Published on 16 October 2012

Next Wednesday local businesses interested in marketing services to the State of Oregon will get the opportunity to learn how directly from those agencies most involved in contracting for all manner of services. The Governor's Market Place Roadshow is a single day event on Wednesday, October, 24th and will be held at Clatsop Community College. The event is free to attend and on line registration is required.