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06/05/2026

US-26, MP 7.5: U.S. 26 is closed 2 miles west of Necanicum in Clatsop County due to a crash. This may be an extended closure. Use an alternate route or postpone travel.

06/05/2026

Candidate filing opened June 3 for municipal elections in Seaside. This election cycle is expected to include several City Council positions as well as the office of Mayor on the November ballot.

The City's 2026 Municipal Elections webpage has been updated with candidate filing information, key deadlines, election details, and FAQs to help residents better understand both the election process and the role of City Council.

Information on Seaside’s 2024 City Council elections, candidate filing process, qualifications, deadlines, and listed candidates.

06/04/2026

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced today that Clatsop and Wasco counties have been officially added to the federal major disaster declaration for the December 15–21, 2025, flooding and severe storms, DR-4907-OR. The two counties were not included in the initial declaration issued in April. With additional documentation and continued coordination by county emergency managers and OEM staff, they were successfully included.

06/04/2026

Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a joint state hearing.

Downstream of Bonneville Dam
Dates: Friday, June 5 through Monday, June 15

Open area: Tongue Point/Rocky Point line upstream to the Bonneville Dam deadline. For exact boundaries, visit the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

Retention allowed: Open for hatchery Chinook and hatchery steelhead
Daily Adult Bag Limit: Two adult hatchery salmonids (Chinook or steelhead) per day, but only one may be a Chinook.

SUMMER SEASON (June 16–July 31)
For the summer season, retention of jack hatchery Chinook and hatchery steelhead will be open starting June 16 from the Astoria-Megler Bridge upstream to the Highway 395 Bridge in Pasco, WA. Due to the low summer Chinook forecast of 40,700 adults and allocation guidance, adult Chinook retention will be closed in summer season fisheries downstream of Priest Rapids Dam.

06/04/2026

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, City of Astoria Public Works Operations will conduct road work in preparation for paving. This will result in lane diversions on Florence Ave. at Rivington Ave. The lane diversions are expected from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., or until work is completed.

06/03/2026

According to a report from Oregon economists, Population growth varied across Northwest Oregon over the past decade. Clatsop County experienced the strongest relative population growth, with population accelerating in 2020 and remaining strong through 2025. The region’s coastal counties - Clatsop, Lincoln, and Tillamook - all saw notable population increases beginning in 2020.

The Northwest Oregon region, consisting of Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties, had a combined population of 271,700 in 2025, accounting for 6.3% of the statewide total.

06/03/2026

This warning was issued by the feds for those on Medicare:

Someone you don't know calls, emails, or texts you offering free medical equipment or services. What should you do? Hang up. Delete it. Only you and your doctor should decide what care and services are right for you.

Scammers want your Medicare information so they can bill Medicare for services you don't need — like hospice (end-of-life care), home health care, or durable medical equipment (like a brace or cane).

Hospice scams are particularly harmful. If a scammer signs you up for hospice care without your knowledge, you could lose access to your regular Medicare benefits.

To root out fraud, Medicare has temporarily stopped allowing new home health and hospice agencies from opening. This doesn't affect your care. If you and your doctor decide you need home health or hospice services, you can still get them from existing agencies in your area.

06/03/2026

The City of Seaside is aware of odor complaints near the wastewater treatment plant, the estuary, 12th Avenue, and nearby neighborhoods. We understand the odor is unpleasant and disruptive, and City wastewater staff are actively working to reduce it. This is an odor issue. It is not a sewer overflow. Sewage is not entering the river or other waterways. The City has no permit violations related to this issue, and there is no public health concern.

06/03/2026

A hearty congratulations to Jeff Daly, Chad Gallup, and Ray Merritt on being recognized for this creative endeavor that adds so much to the story of Astoria.

CEDR Award Winner
Innovation-Guest Experience-Astoria Underground

Tonight, we honor a group that transformed Astoria’s hidden history into one of the region’s most unforgettable guest experiences. While most people walked the streets above, Jeff Daly saw the stories buried beneath them — forgotten tunnels, historic spaces, and the foundations of a city built on resilience, fishing, fire, and hard work. Alongside partners of the last eight years Chad Gallup and Ray Merritt, Jeff turned that vision into the Astoria Wunderground Experience: part history lesson, part theater, and entirely unique. Through creativity, storytelling, humor, and a deep love for this community, they created an attraction that has connected nearly 20,000 visitors and locals alike to Astoria’s remarkable past!

What began as a simple idea grew into a true community asset. Their innovation wasn’t just about creating a tour — it was about preserving stories, inspiring pride of place, and giving people a new way to experience Astoria. Tonight, we proudly recognize their passion, imagination, and commitment to guest experience. Please join me in congratulating this year’s Innovation – Guest Experience Award recipients: Jeff Daly, Chad Gallup, and Ray Merritt of Astoria’s WundergroWhat began as a simple idea grew into a true community asset. Their innovation wasn’t just about creating a tour — it was about preserving stories, inspiring pride of place, and giving people a new way to experience Astoria. Tonight, we proudly recognize their passion, imagination, and commitment to guest experience. Please join me in congratulating this year’s Innovation – Guest Experience Award recipients: Jeff Daly, Chad Gallup, and Ray Merritt of Astoria’s Wundergro Experience.

06/03/2026

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