Small towns across America are struggling. Businesses are closing. Storefronts are sitting empty. Families who spent decades ...

Community Notes FRIDAY Senior Lunch — Dining hall opens at 11 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Meals are for ages 60 and over; there’s a $3 […] ...

SALEM—Oregon’s wildfire season started early this year and is expected to last into October, according to state fire experts. The season is made more difficult by historic heat, drought and […] ...

Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday. It was the perfect collision of tastebud titillation. So I took the gang out to lunch. It […] ...

Astoria talks often about honoring our character while encouraging responsible economic growth. I believe wastewater infrastructure is one place where those two goals meet. That may not sound exciting ...

Drivers heading to Oregon’s North Coast continue to navigate one of the state’s most unusual and persistent roadway hazards: a stretch of U.S. Highway 26 known simply as “the bump.” Located near ...

As a longtime member of our beautiful Pacific Northwest Community and business owner, I would like to say that I appreciate that Christian Honl, candidate running for House District 32, […] ...

Regarding Jay Corella’s article on mayoral candidate Sean Davis in the May 9 edition of The Astorian, I probably have the same thought as most readers: Who, exactly, is this guy? The article does not ...

Ten Oregon airports will receive $3.1 million in federal funding for upgrades, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation announced last week. “Small airports throughout our state need and deserve ...

If you haven’t been to a city council meeting, there is a ritual that may be unfamiliar. When you comment at a meeting, you will be asked to state your name and address. Maybe it’s obvious, but the ...

Astoria girls softball find themselves atop the Cowapa League standings after Scapposse dropped the season series to St. Helens. The Fishermen currently are 5-1 in league after defeating Tillamook ...