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ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BRINGS BACK 10TH STREET STAGE CONCERT SERIES The Astoria Public library welcomes the return of the 10th Street Stage concert series on August 11, at 6PM featuring Brian Bovenizer and The New Old Stock. Please contact the Astoria Public Library with questions at 503-325-7323(READ) and follow on Facebook for updates.https://www.facebook.com/astorialibrary

Hi, I’m Ward 1 City Councilor Roger Rocka. I invite interested Astorians for an informal conversation on Saturday, August 7. Bring your concerns or questions about any city issues or services you want to talk about. The conversation will be outdoors at Maritime Memorial Park in Uniontown beginning at 11 A.M. Maybe get a coffee […]

The City of Astoria is reporting a case of COVID-19 among city staff. The City Manager was notified that a staff person who was present at the Parks and Recreation Department’s childcare, Lil’ Sprouts, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff is working with Clatsop County Public Health Department to notify individuals who appear to have […]

Olson Asphalt and Maintenance, LLC., Contractor for the City of Astoria, will be striping the Riverwalk the nights of Tuesday, July 20th (tonight) and Wednesday, July 21st. The striping is planned between Portway Ave. and the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Work is anticipated to continue through the evening until around 3:00 am. Please note that […]

On Thursday July 15, Astoria Public Works Operations will be closingW. Lexington Ave. between W. Grand Ave. and Sonora Ave. while machinemowing is in progress. The road closure is expected between 8:30 a.m. and3:30 p.m., or until work is completed. If you have any questions you can call Astoria Public Works at 503-325-3524. Please note […]

Drivers should be aware that people riding bicycles – anywhere in Oregon – may take a full lane, especially when there is little to no shoulder, no bike lane, or if there is debris on the side of the road. As a driver, you should only pass a person riding a bicycle if you can […]

Oregon DMV is expanding services for Oregonians in 3 primary ways: Visit DMV2U – DMV now has over 20 online services, including driver license and ID card renewal. Visit DMV2U.oregon.gov for more information. Make an appointment – If you can’t find what you’re looking for online, schedule an appointment at your nearest field office, by […]

The Astoria Parks and Recreation Department announces the Astoria Aquatic Center will be adjusting operations beginning June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 21-15. Mask mandates and social distancing will no longer be required. Additionally, drop in use of the facility will reopen to the public beginning June 30, 2021 at 7:00am. […]

The Astoria Police Department is reminding drivers about the benefits of wearing their seatbelt. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort is underway.  During the Click It or Ticket enforcement effort the officers of the Astoria Police Department will be looking for and […]

May 26, 2021                                         For more information: Lou Torres, 503-986-2880 5-72-R2                                                                                louis.c.torres@odot.state.or.us Closure is part of current bridge repair project ASTORIA—A full two-week night time closure of the New Youngs Bay Bridge is scheduled from Sunday, June 6 to Friday, June 18, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each week night (Sunday night through Friday morning). The closure […]