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The Astoia Fire Department will be distributing free KN95 masks again on December 17th from 2-4 p.m. at the Astoria Aquatic Center. See details below.

On Wednesday December 9, 2020 Astoria Public Works Operations will be closing Alameda Avenue at Rivington Street to all traffic while working on water system upgrades. The closure is expected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until work is completed. Please note that all schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.If you […]

Someone has to go in and pull them out – YUK! Thu, Dec 03, 2020 The City of Astoria is asking residents to avoid flushing sanitation wipes even if the package states they are flushable! Other alternatives to toilet paper including paper towels, napkins, baby wipes and facial tissues also should not be flushed in […]

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici reminds us that December 15th is the deadline to sign up this year for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential that everyone who needs insurance is able to sign up. Remind your friends and family to visit HealthCare.gov to learn more and sign up.

District 32 Representative Tiffiny Mitchell has provided some useful links for people who need help as Oregon struggles to contain the COVID-19 virus. Filing an Initial Unemployment Claim You can apply for an initial unemployment claim using the online claim system here. Go to this website for help. On the left side, are links to step-by-step application guides/videos, […]

Business Oregon launched a small business grant program today that is open specifically to businesses with up to 100 employees that have received between $100,000 and $1 million in federal funding from CARES Act programs. Please read below for further details and please note that grants will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. The application will […]

It’s Medicare signup season and things have changed since last year. MODA is no longer offering a Medicare Advantage Plan in Clatsop County, but there are alternatives. Any seniors having trouble figuring out what to do for 2021 can get free help from NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Their web address is https://nwsds.org/ and the […]

POSTED: Nov. 13, 2020 Gov. Kate Brown issued a statewide “freeze” order for two weeks beginning Nov. 18, 2020. In Effect Immediately Social get-togethers, both indoors and outdoors, must be limited to no more than six people, from no more than two households. Closures and Limitations Restaurants and bars are limited to take-out only Gyms and […]

Oregon will enter a 2-week shutdown on Wednesday because of a big increase in COVID-19 infections. Gatherings at home will be limited to six people, indoors or out. Restaurants will be takeout only. Museums will be closed. The rate of positive COVID-19 tests was over 14% yesterday and there is concern about overwhelming hospitals in […]