http://www.dailyastorian.com en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:20:23 GMT News, updates and breaking news about the north coast of Oregon and southwest Washington from The Daily Astorian newspaper and Associated Press. See www.dailyastorian.com for more news.. http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68540 Check back when the next batch of votes is counted Updated 8:07 p.m. GEARHART - Voters in Gearhart are rejecting the annexation of the Highlands and Palisades subdivisions north of town into the city limits. Local News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:43:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68539 The National Weather Service of Portland has issued a high surf advisory in effect from 6 p.m. this evening to 9 a.m. Wednesday for the Northern and Central Oregon Coast. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:09:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=68538 Recently, during conversations about the near 360-degree turnaround achieved by the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce over the past 12 months, George Vetter and Jeff Jewel - the organization's board president and executive director, respectively - expressed passion, enthusiasm, drive, and a determination to see the chamber achieve even greater levels of success. Opinion Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=68537 In Texas, by most accounts, the biggest games are played with a football. Opinion Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=68536 LNG game is like financial mistakes that became the Great Recession There has been a certain turn in the long road of government deliberation over whether a liquefied natural gas terminal will be sited on the Columbia River at Bradwood. Opinion Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68535 CATHLAMET, Wash. - The Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network, the Washington State University Extension and the Master Gardeners will present their sixth annual Food and Farm Summit March 20, "How to Grow your own Groceries." Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68534 The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new rules regarding construction projects that will go into effect April 22. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68533 Two classes that explain Medicare and answer typical Medicare questions will be held in Astoria and Seaside March 30: from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A in Seaside; and from 2 to 4 p.m at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. There is no cost, and the class is open to anyone, including people new to Medicare. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:55:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68532 The Daily Astorian and www.dailyastorian.com/gas are publishing prices of gas at North Coast gas stations. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:54:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68531 WARRENTON - The Oregon Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs and Clatsop County Community Connections Network will present "A look at 3 Childhood Neurological Diagnoses: Tourette's Syndrome, Absence (Petit Mal) Seizures and Migraine Headaches" March 16 at the Log Classroom, Camp Rilea in Warrenton. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:53:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68530 SOUTH BEND, Wash. - The 85th Annual Pacific County Democrat Crab Feed will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Willapa Harbor Community Center, 916 W. First St. in South Bend. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:52:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68529 Ed Wegner, director of the Clatsop County Transportation and Development Services Department, has been nominated for recognition as one of the country's best public works leaders. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:51:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68527 Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:46:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68528 A town hall meeting on health care hosted by state Sen. Betsy Johnson and state Rep. Brad Witt will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Port of Astoria, 422 Gateway Ave. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:46:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68526 A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 120 Ocean Way in Seaside, with a reception to follow in the parish center, for Carol Ann Kvasnak Smith, 70, of Seaside, who died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Portland. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:45:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68525 Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68524 Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:42:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68523 Altoona, Wash., native, 86 Vivian Josephine Smalley, 86, of Rosburg, Wash., died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Longview, Wash., due to complications following heart surgery. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68522 Entrepreneur and contractor, 75 Charles Alan "Chuck" May, 75, of Ketchikan, Alaska, formerly of Seaside, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Ketchikan. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:40:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68521 School superintendent, 94 Marshall Rabey Hankerson, 94, of Astoria, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in Astoria. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:38:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68520 Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:36:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68519 Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside to accept medicines Saturday With prescription drug abuse on the rise in Oregon, three North Coast cities are taking part in a drug turn-in program Saturday to collect unwanted and expired drugs, drugs that are no longer needed and unknown tablets and capsules, in their original containers, if possible. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:35:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68518 Council hears concerns about dumping biosolids at new location; reviews convention center report SEASIDE - A new location for spreading biosolids from Seaside's wastewater treatment facility drew criticism from about a dozen nearby property owners at Monday's meeting of the Seaside City Council. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:33:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68517 Bar pilot boat Peacock will go on display on land outside Maritime Museum It's been awhile since the bar pilot boat Peacock got to strut its stuff. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68516 VERNONIA - A Vernonia woman was injured Tuesday morning when she lost control of her 2000 Chevrolet Metro on snow and ice on Oregon Highway 47 south of Vernonia and traveled off a 40-foot embankment. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:18:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68515 Arch Cape resident Debra Birkby announced Monday that she will run for the Clatsop County District 5 commissioner's seat. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:43:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68514 Callers use real names and seem to know something about the family North Coast residents are being warned of a new spate of scams targeting the unwary. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=68513 Gov. Ted Kulongoski has appointed Multnomah County Commission chairman Ted Wheeler to serve as state treasurer until the November election following the death Sunday of Ben Westlund. Local News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:58:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68512 Explore Astoria's historic waterfront, where you can observe barges and freighters navigating the river in the course of their duties. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:09:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68511 Astoria is a maritime town, surrounded by natural beauty, and claims a heritage as a center of fur trading, fishing and logging. It is a place of history and character, and can be enjoyed by both the casual visitor and the inquisitive sightseer. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:07:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68510 Clang, clang, clang goes the Astoria Riverfront Trolley - daily during spring break and all summer, starting in early May and continuing into fall and beyond, then on weekends until the end of the year. A scenic ride along Astoria's wonderful working waterfront costs just $1. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:04:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68509 The Columbia River Maritime Museum, where the region's rich maritime legacy comes alive, is a "must see" for visitors to Astoria. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:02:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68508 While strolling downtown Astoria, it's hard to miss the landmark Liberty Theater, located at Commercial and 12th streets. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:58:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68507 No visit to the North Coast would be complete without a stop at the Astoria Column. Standing 125 feet tall high atop Coxcomb Hill, the Column offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Oregon and Washington coast mountain ranges, Columbia River and the city of Astoria. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:55:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68506 Get in the swim of things at the Astoria Aquatic Center. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:52:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68505 Experience the elegance of the late Victorian period by touring the home of Capt. George Flavel Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:50:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68504 At the entrance of the mighty Columbia River is one of the most dangerous and challenging river bars in the world. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:47:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68503 The Hanthorn Cannery Foundation is located on Pier 39 at the east end of Astoria, The museum is housed in the oldest cannery building still standing on the Columbia River and includes three wooden gillnetters on permanent display. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:43:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68502 It won the Award for Excellence from the League of Oregon Cities. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:39:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68501 The beauty of the North Coast draws visitors from all over the world. So, it's no surprise that Hollywood has been using the natural sets of the area as a backdrop for some memorable blockbusters. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:31:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68500 Mention Astoria to a generation of folks who grew up during the 1980s, and often they'll have one response: "The Goonies!" Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:25:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68499 Youngs River Falls, Fishhawk Falls, Gnat Creek Falls Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68498 A great favorite for kids of all ages, the Uppertown Firefighters Museum houses an extensive collection of firefighting equipment dating from 1873 to 1963. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:18:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68497 The museum has moved across town and joined forces with Capt. Gray's Port of Play, a creative indoor play space for children aged 0 to 10 in the Gray School building at 785 Alameda Ave., Astoria (use gym entrance). Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68496 Built in 1904 as Astoria's City Hall, this building is now home to the Clatsop County Historical Society's Heritage Museum, Research Center and Archives. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:15:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68495 Every February, people with ties to the fishing industry gather to share stories, songs, artwork and food with others interested in fishing. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:13:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68494 Delight in the tastes of fresh crab, seafood and Oregon wines at the Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival, April 23 through 25 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:07:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68493 Astoria's Sunday Market is a lively and charming demonstration of people's hunger for high-quality Northwest-grown produce, locally made clothing and crafts, and a host of other products with one thing in common - the human touch. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:03:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68492 The Astoria Scandinavian Festival has been celebrated for more than 40 years. Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=53&ArticleID=68491 This year marks the 26th season for Astoria's famous "Shanghaied in Astoria." Visitors' Guide Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:54:00 GMT