The Astorian

The Astorian, which was previously called The Daily Astorian, is a newspaper based in Astoria, Oregon, USA. It has been in operation since 1873 without interruption. The publication covers the areas of Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside, the Long Beach Peninsula, and nearby regions. The Astorian is released three times a week and is owned by EO Media Group.

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'I just love the freedom' - The Astorian

1 day ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 12:19 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Man quits job, buys a boat, plans to sail to HawaiiOne year ago, Oliver Widger quit his management job in Portland, liquidated his 401(k), and began preparing for a journey across the Pacific Ocean with his trusty crewmate, a 7-year-old calico cat named Phoenix. In one week, they plan to set sail from the Warrenton Marina and chart a course to Oahu, Hawaii.
City council votes to take back money granted for trash cleanup - The Astorian

6 days ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 1:57 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 SEASIDE — In a rare move, the City Council voted 4-3 Monday to rescind previously granted funding for residents to remove trash from a private property adjacent to the Mill Ponds area. Candace Remer, who owns Ruby’s Roadside Grill on S.
More than a dozen candidates attend forum - The Astorian

1 week ago | dailyastorian.com | Olivia R. Palmer |Jasmine Lewin

Published 12:19 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 More than a dozen candidates weighed in at a forum at Astoria High School on Tuesday night, addressing topics ranging from funding to leadership.
Study shows need for low-income rental housing - The Astorian

1 week ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 12:09 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 SEASIDE — A study on the amount of buildable land and the housing supply pinpointed a significant need for low-income rentals in Seaside. The assessment, presented to city councilors Monday evening, is part of a countywide initiative between Beaverton-based community planning firm 3J Consulting and Clatsop County Housing Manager Elissa Gertler to determine the status of housing stock and address the county’s homeless crisis.
Colorful 5k fundraiser - The Astorian

1 week ago | dailyastorian.com | |Tim Doran

Published 3:22 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 The annual Color the Coast 5K Fun Run made an appearance at Fort Stevens State Park on Saturday. The fun run was organized by First Steps Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Autism Society of Oregon. The 11th year of Color the Coast brought over 250 participants to join in the 5K.
District attorney urges awareness about amnesty law - The Astorian

1 week ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 7:38 pm Sunday, April 13, 2025 Amid a surge in drug-related fatalities in Clatsop County, authorities hope to make the public more aware of Oregon’s overdose amnesty law, which ensures that in the event of an overdose, the person calling for emergency medical assistance — as well as the person overdosing — will not be arrested or prosecuted for drug possession. Known as the Good Samaritan law, the statute was adopted in 2015 in an effort to lower rates of fatal overdoses.
Warrenton considers removing fluoride from drinking water - The Astorian

2 weeks ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 2:14 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025 WARRENTON — City commissioners are considering an ordinance that could remove requirements for fluoride in the city’s drinking water. For decades, cities across the United States have added small amounts of fluoride to their drinking water as a means of reducing cavities and tooth decay, especially in lower-income communities that lack access to dental care.
Vacancies rise at area hotels - dailyastorian

2 weeks ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

Published 12:39 pm Monday, April 7, 2025 New this year: Canadians protest by staying homeIn the midst of what is usually a busy season in Cannon Beach, hotels are seeing significant vacancies. Lodging operations across town have yielded lower occupancy rates. Owners point to some typical reasons: weather, increased expenses, economic uncertainty and one new factor — an abrupt absence of Canadian guests.
Joint Committee on Ways and Means hears testimonies in Astoria

3 weeks ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

On Friday evening, The Liberty Theatre in Astoria was filled with people seeking to testify — and to hear testimonies — in front of the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means, which determines state budget policy. As of that morning, 130 people had signed up to testify about funding needs for programs at the local and state levels.
New rock shop opens in Cannon Beach

3 weeks ago | dailyastorian.com | Jasmine Lewin

CANNON BEACH — A self-described “rockhound” since he was a child, Randall Schaefer’s new crystal shop on Hemlock Street, filled with rocks of every shape, size, texture and hue, is a dream come true. “My grandparents got me into collecting when I was, like, 9 years old,” he said. “So I‘ve been rockhounding for years.”Schaefer’s passion for finding, collecting and curating rocks and gems continued to blossom until it became a fully fledged business idea.