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Category: Astoria

North Oregon Coast Symphony presents Peter and the Wolf – Sat. March 11 in Nehalem; Sun. March 12 in Astoria

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Editor

The North Oregon Coast Symphony continues its 2022-2023 season with two concerts in March. This orchestra, under the direction of conductor Cory Pederson, is an ensemble of North Coast musicians offering live classical music in local venues. Titled “Playful Inspirations”, the afternoon concerts will feature Serge Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf”. This classic children’s tale set to music is the…

ARDENT GOURMET: A tablespoon of Astoria, a teaspoon of Seaside

Posted on February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 by Editor

By David & Susan Greenberg The sea lions barked like feral middle-schoolers taunting a hapless substitute teacher who took a wrong turn into Hell. Luckily, they were beneath the docks on the other side of the Bowline Hotel from the quiet river side to which you providently upgraded. There’s a lesson here: don’t substitute teach. The hotel’s not cheap. Then…

“It’s been a really odd 48 hours” Astoria Police Chief Kelly; “Victim” Rescued by US Coast Guard from Columbia Bar, Wanted for Stealing Boat, Other Bizarre Incidents in Clatsop County, Seaside Police Make Arrest Friday Evening

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Editor

EDITOR’S NOTE: The US Coast Guard video went viral in minutes yesterday. It showed a dramatic rescue as a boat rolled in the waves on the Columbia River bar. You can spot a person aboard the boat attempting to get into the water as the Coast Guard helicopter swimmer is lowered … and then it rolls. The amazing rescue was…

Coast Guard pursues civil penalty for Automated Identification System (AIS) violation

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Editor

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard is pursuing a civil penalty with a maximum punishment of $41,093.00 against a commercial fishing vessel for violating Automated Identification System (AIS) regulations near the mouth of the Columbia River Dec. 3, 2022. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River detected a commercial fishing vessel deactivate its AIS while underway near the mouth of the Columbia…

Chamber Orchestra Concerts in November – Nehalem, Nov. 11th; Astoria, Nov. 13th

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Editor

The North Coast Chamber Orchestra will present two classical music concerts in November, their first performances of the 2022-2023 season. This unique ensemble, under the direction of conductor Cory Pederson, is a group of dedicated North Coast musicians offering live classical music in local venues. Titled “The Spirit of Life”, these concerts will offer a varied selection of performances by…

Hot weather increases the fire danger for Northwest Oregon area – NW-2 & NW-3 “High” Fire Danger; NW-1 at Moderate

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Editor

NORTHWEST, Ore. – As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists using the forests in the NW-2 and NW-3 weather zones. This change will be effective at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16th. All OHV trails in the Nicolai Mountain OHV Riding Area…

UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner organizations conclude removal of pollution threats from sunken ferry in Astoria, OR

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Editor

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard concluded operations to remove pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2 in Astoria Friday. Global Diving and Salvage recovered approximately 525 gallons of diesel from the vessel with sorbents and active pumping. Five cubic yards of hazardous material were recovered. “Despite extensive damage to the starboard side of the vessel, Global Diving…

Coast Guard, partner organizations to remove pollution threat from sinking ferry Astoria, OR; More about the sinking fromThe Ship Report

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Editor

ASTORIA, Ore. – The U.S. Coast Guard and partner organizations are scheduled to remove fuel and other pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2, Thursday. The Coast Guard initially responded Thursday, July 28, after receiving a report that the vessel was taking on water at the 6th Street Pier in Astoria. The Coast Guard authorized up to $200,000 to be…

North Coast Symphonic Band Celebrates Independence Day with FREE concert “From Sea to Shining Sea” on Sunday July 3rd at Liberty Theater in Astoria

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Editor

The North Coast Symphonic Band concludes its 42nd season with a concert titled “From Sea to Shining Sea” at 7 PM on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Liberty Theater in Astoria. Brett Paschal of Portland, Oregon, will serve as guest conductor. The concert features an exciting mix of American favorites, including several marches, a Broadway medley, American Riversongs, Bugler’s…

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Plan ahead – U.S. 101 in Warrenton, Young’s Bay Bridge to Neptune Drive will close nightly starting June 26.

Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by Editor

We are resurfacing, restoring and rehabilitating a section of U.S. 101 from Youngs Bay Bridge causeway to Neptune Drive. The road will be fully closed, nightly starting at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and will reopen each morning by 6 a.m. Expect noise and for the road to be closed from June 26 through July 15. A detour route, using U.S. 101B and W Marine Drive can be…

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