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Heather Cox Richardson Jul 4 And on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” […]

Face covering requirements apply to indoor public spaces, take effect on Wednesday, July 1    (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public […]

I heartily agree with the thoughts expressed in Mayor Bruce Jones’ guest column on racism, and I want to share it here. “The time is always right to do the right thing.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

The Astoria City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 P.M. on the second floor of City Hall, 11th and Duane. We also have a work session on the third Thursday of each month at 1 P.M. in the same location. We don’t vote at work sessions but they […]

I’ve become aware there is some confusion about what the City Council has done regarding vaction rentals like AirB&Bs. To clarify, the updated regulations on vacation rentals do not make anything illegal that has not already been illegal for quite some time. Whole house vacation rentals are and have been against the law in Astoria. […]

You may have thought, “why bother any more?” With all the news about China refusing to take any more recycling from the U.S., you may have thought it was all going into the landfill anyway. But it’s not! At least here on Oregon’s North Coast. Recology continues to pick up your recycling and they are […]