ASTORIA, Ore. — United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC-623) returned to homeport in Astoria on Saturday, June 18, following a 55-day counter narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The 210-foot…
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Astoria-Megler and Yaquina Bay bridges bird relocation efforts start Wed. March 2
ASTORIA — Periodic closures of the Yaquina Bay (Newport) and Astoria-Megler (Astoria) bridges begin Wednesday, March 2, as part of an effort to relocate cormorants. The bridges will be under construction for protection work and…
Coast Guard cites fishing vessel operator for negligence on Columbia River, OR, navigation channel
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation to the owner and master aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel for negligence while operating in conditions of restricted visibility and a failure to maintain…
North Coast Chamber Orchestra Presents Concerts in November
The North Coast Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Cory Pederson, returns for their first public concert since February of 2020. NCCO is very proud to present two concerts of classical…
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ASTORIA RELEASES STAFF VACCINATION NUMBERS
Hospital will be fully compliant with state mandate ASTORIA, Ore. — Columbia Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that it will be fully compliant with the Oregon Health Authority’s vaccination mandate. The…
Buoy 10 fishery closed to Chinook salmon retention starting Friday, Aug. 27
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Chinook salmon retention on the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line upstream to the Tongue Point/Rocky Point line will close effective Friday, Aug. 27. State fishery managers from Oregon and Washington made the…
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MAKES DECISION TO CANCEL ELECTIVE SURGERIES AS COVID CASES RISE STATEWIDE
Astoria, OR – With COVID-19 cases on the unfortunate upswing both nationally and statewide, Columbia Memorial Hospital is canceling elective surgeries and converting more rooms to negative pressure environments to help ensure…
Spring Open House & Native Plant Sale at Wildlife Center of North Coast May 8th
Astoria, OR – Wildlife Center of the North Coast (WCNC) announces their fourth annual Spring Open House and Native Plant Sale, coming up on May 8, 2021 from 10am-4pm. This is a…
Oregon Coast Guard cutter returns home following Eastern Pacific law enforcement patrol
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) returned home to Astoria Wednesday April 7th following a 63-day counterdrug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Working in conjunction with different…
Astoria Food Hub Opportunity for Community to Invest in Food Security, Support Local Producers
From Jared Gardner, Nehalem River Ranch We have super exciting news to share! Nehalem River Ranch is partnering with a group of food system leaders to purchase a 27,000 square foot historic…
