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05/30/2026

After a whirlwind of a trip to Illinois to see her family, The Astorian Editor Jeanne Huff wrote about the challenges of traveling in 2026. Let's just say it's no walk in the park.

I just came back from a whirlwind trip to Maryville, Illinois to see my son TJ, daughter-in-law Emily and four of my grandkids: Violet, 14; Sawyer, who turned 12 during […]

05/30/2026

3A Boys Baseball State Quarterfinal
Warrenton def. Vale, 9-6.
Hitting stats
Zephan Pierce 1-4 2 runs batted in
Finley Marshall 2-3
RJ Thornton 2-3 with 1 RBI
Duke Anderson 2-2 with 2 RBIs

Pitching
Ryan Palmer 6.0 IP 7 Hits 3 Runs 2 ER 1 BB 7 SO
Eli Neahring 1.0 IP 3 Hits 3 Runs 2 ER 1 BB

4A Girls Softball State Quarterfinal
Astoria def. Marist Catholic, 3-0
Hitting stats
Aryana Adams 1-3
Finley Cameron 1-3 1 RBI
Lyla Carlson 1-3 2 RBIs
Kate Barendse 2-3
Kysa Whitsett 1-3
Maggie Falleur 1-3

Pitching
Taryen Wray 7.0 IP 4 Hits 0 Runs 0 BB 9 SO

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05/29/2026

Max Sherman won the Republican nomination for State House District 32, the seat Representative Cyrus Javadi currently holds. Read The Astorian for more about Sherman's plans for Oregon.

Republican Max Sherman hopes to bring his lifelong agricultural experience to the chamber floor of the Oregon House next year, specifically to the seat where Cyrus Javadi, a Democrat as […]

05/29/2026

2026 OSAA Track and Field State Championships

4A Boys 3000 meter final
1. William Laman-Astoria: 8:39.15 (personal best)

2A Girls Discus final
4. Lucy Oien-Knappa 109 feet

4A Girls 3000 meter final
8. Maddie Menke-Seaside 10:49.05

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05/29/2026

Now the Republican nominee for Oregon Governor, Christine Drazan stopped in Astoria last month. Read what she said.

Spirited chatter emanated from Fultanos’ back room on Monday night where the Clatsop County Farm Bureau hosted a Q&A with Republican State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan. About 20 […]

05/28/2026

2026 OSAA State Track and Field Championships

Knappa results

2A Boys 3000 meter finals

1. Wyatt Jacobson - 8:49.76 (personal best)
2. Rowdy Justus- 9:01.44 (personal best)
7. Gavin Jasper- 9:12.18 (personal best)

2A Girls 3000 meter finals
6. Emma Jackson- 11:11.50 (season best)

2A Girls javelin finals
5. Nadia Gremar-112-feet-2 inches

05/28/2026

Five years after a master plan was developed, the Port of Astoria Commissioners finally approved a 40-year “master lease” agreement on Tuesday, May 19. This is a major step in realizing the port’s Waterfront Development Master Plan.

“This is a big day for us and a long time coming,” said Executive Director Will Isom. Following the city’s approval in 2023, lease negotiations had been ongoing since April 2025.

Five years after a master plan was developed, the Port of Astoria Commissioners finally approved a 40-year “master lease” agreement on Tuesday, May 19. This is a major step in […]

05/28/2026

District titles and state berths were on the way last week for local track and field athletes. Knappa, Astoria, Warrenton and Seaside were all in action at their respective meets. How did they do?

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Local track and field athletes lit up the track this past week in their district-qualifying meets. With state berths and league titles on the line, runners, jumpers and throwers from […]

05/27/2026

Playoffs are in full swing for local softball teams. Astoria girls are looking to defend their state title and Warrenton girls made some history. How did the teams do?

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Survive and advance. Last season the Astoria girls were facing a first-round defeat before they rallied to win the game — and a state softball championship followed. On Tuesday, the […]

05/27/2026

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Longview, Washington after an implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company. Currently, two people have been reported dead. In addition, seven employees and a firefighter were injured in the blast and nine are still missing, according to the Longview Fire Department.

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center spokesperson Jim Murez said nine people had been evaluated at the center. “Four were transferred to regional hospitals, three were discharged, one is in fair condition and one patient is deceased,” he said. “Injuries ranged from mild to severe with chemical skin burns, and eye and airway irritation.”

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Recovery efforts are ongoing in Longview, Washington after an implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company. Currently, two people have been reported dead. In addition, seven employees and a firefighter […]

05/27/2026

On Friday, a 35-year-old man died after jumping off the Astoria Bridge. His death has opened up a conversation about what safety measures might be taken to prevent future tragedies. While Oregon Department of Transportation and local law enforcement officials weigh practical measures and their costs, health professionals say prevention is a role the entire community can take on.

“Everyone can play a role in supporting the mental health and well-being of our community members,” said CBH Clinical Operations Officer Stacy Lorette in an email to The Astorian. “Su***de prevention and mental wellness are collective responsibilities, and we encourage everyone to seek additional training and become involved.”

If you or someone you know is in crisis, or you just want to talk to someone, you can call 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, which is open 24/7. “You are not alone.”

On Friday, a 35-year-old man died after jumping off the Astoria Bridge. His death has opened up a conversation about what safety measures might be taken to prevent future tragedies. […]