http://www.dailyastorian.com en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:40:34 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=65505 Updated 8:22 p.m. Twenty questioned ballots remain. Will they tip the current standings in the close Ilwaco City Council races? Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:51:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65504 SEAVIEW, Wash. - There will be a Women's Christian Care group meeting for working women from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 5015 L Place in Seaview. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65502 WARRENTON - Astoria Aglow Lighthouse will hold a "Potluck and Proclamation" at noon Tuesday at the Calvary Assembly of God Fireside Room, 1365 S. Main Ave. in Warrenton. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65503 OCEAN PARK, Wash. - The Ocean Park Lutheran Church will serve a free takeout meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays only. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65500 The third annual Chili Feed will be held Sunday following the 10:30 a.m. service at Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St., in the lower fellowship hall. A free-will offering will be taken. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65501 Bethany Free Lutheran Church, located at 451 34th St., will hold a Fall Festival at 5 p.m. Sunday, beginning with a concert and service of praise with trumpet player Joel Finnesgard, whose music includes a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary praise and worship music. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65499 CLATSKANIE - The Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie will hold its annual Sangha Holiday Party from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 26. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:27:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65498 The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 820 Alameda Ave., featuring Gwendolyn Endicott, storyteller and writer. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65497 The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 820 Alameda Ave., featuring Gwendolyn Endicott, storyteller and writer. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65495 WARRENTON - The Warrenton United Methodist Church, located at 679 S.W. Main Ave., will hold a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65496 HAMMOND - North Coast Christian School will conduct a food drive from Monday through Friday to benefit those in need in the community during the upcoming holidays. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65494 North Coast Lutherans ready to make some new history while honoring veterans On Sunday, at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., will honor veterans and active military personnel and rededicate a historic bell, which is now in the church's friendship room. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65493 Vaccines for the H1N1 strain of influenza have been in short supply throughout the state and county, but more continues to trickle in every week for clinics and hospitals to disperse to targeted, high-risk populations. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65492 Local Sports Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65491 Video and interviews will be on Web site The Astoria High School football team visits Seaside Friday night and The Daily Astorian plans to offer special coverage of the Clatsop Clash game. Local Sports Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65490 The Astoria Elks Lodge No. 180 will hold its annual free-throw hoop shoot contest at 9 a.m. Saturday at John Jacob Astor Elementary School, 3550 Franklin Ave. Local Sports Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65489 It's "game on" Saturday for three local volleyball teams, who will open play in the first round of the state playoffs. Saturday's winners will all advance to next week's state tournaments in Eugene and Forest Grove. Local Sports Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65488 ILWACO, Wash. - Pacific Chapter 129 of the Order of Eastern Star invites members and friends to a reception honoring Kristine Ford, of Long Beach, who has been named to the station of Grand Adah. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65487 St. Mary, Star of the Sea School will hold the second annual 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Nov. 21 at 1411 Grand Ave. A 1⁄4 mile Kid Trot run/walk will be held at 10 a.m. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65486 In observance of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, all federal, state, county and city offices and services, including Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach city halls, will be closed. All U.S. Post Offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65485 The Astoria bridge is rusting, causing its steel to deteriorate, and needs to be painted to protect the steel from further damage. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65484 Forum speaker noncommittal on whether election was blip or shift When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election with 53 percent of the vote, it was the first time since 1964 that a Democratic candidate had garnered a majority of all votes cast. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:44:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65483 Agency leaders fear rent assistance program may be too overcrowded WARRENTON - Officials with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have concluded that overspending and mismanagement caused the budget crisis that befell the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority this year. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65482 While cutter is being repaired, crew stays busy with training Floating on the river's surface, I looked up into the gray sky. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65481 The Oregon Department of Transportation will continue work on the Neahkahnie Mountain Rock Wall Repair next week. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:09:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65480 The Daily Astorian and www.dailyastorian.com/gas are publishing prices of gas at North Coast gas stations. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65478 Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65479 Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65477 Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65476 Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65475 Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65474 Former Nehalem resident, 89 Rose Caroline Huffman, 89, of Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Nehalem, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Vancouver. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:02:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65472 Really? ("Can local retailers survive Walmart?" The Daily Astorian, Sept. 24) Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65473 I picked up a copy of the Coast River Business Journal for October and just finished reading a column by Joanne Rideout regarding the new Walmart coming to Warrenton. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65471 In response to Bob Tumbull's letter "Walmart's good impacts" (The Daily Astorian, Oct. 16): Yes, the small businesses in our area frequently do not offer the benefits of health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off for their employees. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65470 Every time a person enters any Walmart it is a personal affront to the brave men and women, many of whom gave their lives, who struggled so valiantly to give the American worker a fair piece of the labor pie. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65469 Thanks to The Daily Astorian for the great coverage of the people from the Wildlife Center of the North Coast rescuing our local sea birds caught in the deadly algae foam hitting our coasts ("Coastal birds sing out a cry for help," Oct. 23). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65468 I applaud the points made in the article "Here's another way not to do it" (The Daily Astorian, Oct. 20). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65466 I really enjoyed The Mouth's column in response to people who were less than happy with his reviews of local restaurants ("Reviewer responds to reader feedback," Coast Weekend, Oct. 29). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65467 Like many in this community, I'm highly bothered by the article written about Peter Gearin and Susan Trabucco in the Oct. 22 issue ("Secret relationships shaped LNG deal," The Daily Astorian). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65465 In response to all the controversy over "The Mouth," good, bad, or just plain snobby, it is now something I actually read. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65464 Thank you for publishing Maureen Dowd's article ("The nun's story isn't a pretty one," The Daily Astorian, Oct. 27). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:27:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65463 Recently The Daily Astorian gave us a righteous din from the Associated Press' new breed of Walter Winchell ("Obama gives donors special access, report says," Oct. 28). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:27:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65462 A shooting death in rural Oregon involving a Scappoose family has gained nationwide publicity, in part because of the lack of information about the case. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65461 What a shame it is that the executive board of the Seafood Consumer Center dropped the ball and allowed the Seafood School slip away ("Economy takes a bite out of seafood classes and catering at Duncan Law Seafood Consumer Center in Astoria," The Daily Astorian, Oct. 29). Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65460 Recently I received my yearly bill for dues to the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. I will not be renewing my membership. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65459 Recently, a letter from the state Attorney General's office was released alleging misconduct by the former executive director of the Port of Astoria five years ago. Unfortunately, the letter has led to some incorrect assumptions about Oregon LNG's sublease with the Port of Astoria. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65458 "Oh, you foolish boys," was my smiling thought as I watched my daughter's first seventh-grade dance Wednesday, which was boycotted by several male classmates, presumably in a display of excess toughness. Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65457 Veterans are invited to be the guests of honor for the opening of the Arts & Cultural Exchange's Veterans Day public exhibit of "Rigid Airships, A Historical Perspective." Coffee and pastries will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Exchange, 120 10th Street, Suite 2. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:24:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65456 Managing editor's Note: The following listings have appeared in The Daily Astorian's monthly Active Lives section. Because of a change in the format of that publication, it will run monthly in the Community or news pages. Local News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT