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Library staff will be attending the Public Library Association conference in Portland Oregon. Staff will review the latest trends in libraries meeting with representatives ranging from technology to publishers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Library Director at 503-298-2450.

On Monday March 21, Astoria Public Works Operations will have Alameda Avenue closed between Rivington Street and Floral Street to all traffic while working on water system upgrades. Closure is expected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until work is completed. If you have any questions please call Public Works Operations at 503-325-3524.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will have a contractor performing smoke testing at 70 W. Marine Dr. The testing will begin on Monday, February 14, 2022. The information gained from smoke testing in this location will help DEQ gather information about the storm drainage system. A special, non-toxic smoke will be used in these […]

If you would like to provide email testimony to the Astoria City Council about the proposals for housing development at Heritage Square you may use the following link. Your comments will be included in the record that the council reads. comdevadmin@astoria.or.us The City Council will discuss Heritage Square development on Monday, February 7 beginning at […]

For Immediate ReleaseJan. 13, 2022Contact: Carrie Kikel, Oregon Arts Commission, (503) 480-5360 Salem, Oregon – The application is now live for the Artist Resilience Program, a second round of relief funding for Oregon artists offered by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller […]

The City of Astoria’s Arts and Cultural Programs to Promote Tourism Grant Application acceptance Begins January 3, 2022! The City of Astoria established the Arts and Cultural Program to Promote Tourism as a way to promote tourism in the City by funding art and cultural events and projects. Grant funding is provided through the Promote […]

Community Organization Funding Application – Basic NeedsFor Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022 For the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, the City will make available an amount not to exceed $ 80,590 for funding of well established, not for profit social service organizations. The intent of available funding is to provide assistance to organizations which reach […]