The Cannon Beach Library—by moving traditional discussions, meetings, lectures and readings to virtual presentation via Zoom and Facebook Live, and especially by offering access to library resources through “Limited Browsing” on Saturday afternoons and “Door-Side Pickup” on Monday and Wednes…
Shuttered shops and restaurants, inadequately funded schools and libraries, sheriff’s offices lacking the resources to respond to 911 calls—many of Oregon’s small towns are cash strapped and s…
I was glad to read, in your recent issue, that the Planning Commission has decided to postpone a decision regarding unit size zoning. This really needs more input from the community it most a…
As one nears Cannon Beach, one sees the presence of Haystack Rock. On the road into town, one sees the river that winds into the sea, the sky meets the sea becoming infinity, and the anticipat…
The Cannon Beach Library continues to ply patrons with a steady supply of recently published titles and special events, giving us more reasons to take advantage of door-side pickup and limited…
The Cannon Beach Library has no changes to report this week about library services. Limited browsing continues on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m., and residents of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape may…
Here it comes. The last “At the Library” column of what seems the worst year in memory, when citizens are promised a designer vaccine within a few months to suppress the runaway spread of Covid-19.
This time of year cut fir trees find their way into our plazas, businesses, parking lots, and homes. Here in Oregon, such trees are inevitably locally grown—we’re the nation’s top Christmas tr…
While this pandemic has no doubt been a challenging and tragic time in our history, we have often had tunnel vision when it has come to where we put our consideration and resources. It is not …
Regarding Al Aya and his home on First Street, I rented the home from him for several years in the ‘80s before he retired and moved to Cannon Beach. It has an original Bartels rock fireplace.…
Just in time for winter, real estate brokers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are gearing up for Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Now through December 21, W…
The church has been streaming on lines services since early spring. Why would Pastor Dave now reopen all services to be held in the church with the increasing infection rate that has exploded …
Governor Kate Brown’s latest statewide freeze has been relaxed for Clatsop County, allowing the Cannon Beach Library to offer greater access again for library card holders and visitors.
Believe it or not, there are 618 former players being hosed out of pensions by Major League Baseball and the union representing the players, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).
Governor Kate Brown’s latest statewide freeze has forced the Cannon Beach Library to suspend Saturday afternoon browsing for at least two weeks. The library continues to offer door-side servic…
The following is submitted from the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association, the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police and the Oregon State Police.
Members of Cannon Beach Reads will meet via Zoom to discuss “My Antonia,” Willa Cather’s novel of pioneer life set in Nebraska prior to World War I. Phyllis Bernt, who grew up in Nebraska afte…
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA), a group of conservation-minded sportsmen, urges Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to develop and implement a policy to enhance and conserve migrat…
Cannon Beach is a popular destination in Oregon. I came for a brief visit 20 years ago, and was quickly hooked by the solace of the sea – the waves, whales, nesting birds, and tidal pools.
At the board of commissioners meeting on October 14, there was a lashing to the public about some of the letters being too harsh. There is no doubt that as residents we are frustrated. Having …
The Cannon Beach Library will open on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. for limited browsing on a first-come, first-served basis for library card holders and visitors. Only two people may enter th…
I’m trying to make an informed decision on the race for House of Representatives District 32 between Suzanne Weber and Debbie Boothe-Schmidt. I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen and read abo…
This November, I am finally looking forward to voting for a candidate instead of just voting against one. That candidate is Suzanne Weber.
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other large co…
Days after the Astorian endorsed Suzanne Weber as someone with “an independent streak who can partner with Sen. Betsy Johnson”, a mailer came from the mysterious Facts and Fairness PAC spreadi…
Suzanne Weber has experience as an educator, small business owner and she currently serves as the Mayor of Tillamook.
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recently completed its review of the federal process and has concluded the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Biotech) COVID-19 vaccine is saf…
There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,284, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
The high level of domoic acid in Clatsop Beach razor clams is due to a perfect storm of harmful algal blooms (HABs), weather, ocean currents, and the clams’ own physiology. A lack of available…
Oregon OSHA is proposing to extend protective measures against COVID-19 for workers who rely on housing provided by employers, including as part of farming operations. The risk-reducing measur…
Selectively cutting trees in riparian zones to aid forest restoration can be done without adversely affecting streams’ water temperature as long as the thinning isn’t too intensive, new resear…
There are 27 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,252, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
The Clatsop County Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 3, reported three new COVID-19 cases.
In tropical oceans, a combination of sunlight and weak winds drives up surface temperatures in the afternoon, increasing atmospheric turbulence, unprecedented new observational data collected …
Oregon is marking the one year anniversary since the first positive case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state.
Oregon turned a corner in its efforts to vaccinate residents against the coronavirus Friday, setting a schedule for the eligibility for every adult in the state to receive a shot.
Oregon has been approved to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments for the month of March 2021. These emergency allotments will be available on:
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday, Feb. 26, the prioritization for the next groups of Oregonians to be included in Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution schedule, including Oregonians with und…
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is pleased to celebrate the one-year anniversary of CMH Medical Group & Urgent Care – Seaside, located in the Seaside Outlet Mall. Despite opening on the c…
For the 19th year, the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling dedicates March to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery serv…
Nonprofit organizations providing programs/projects in arts, educational, recreational, environmental, community, or social services in Cannon Beach are invited to apply for funding from the
There are 10 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,204, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
Gov. Kate Brown extended Thursday, Feb. 25, her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for 60 days, until May 2. The declaration is the legal underpinning for the governor’s COVID-19…
Environmental Defense Fund is launching a new platform to improve data collection and management of fishing in the ocean using smart cameras coupled with artificial intelligence to get an accu…
Dick Basch, who is of Clatsop and Nehalem descent, spoke on behalf of the Clatsop-Nehalem Tribal Organization last week about their vision for future changes to the former Cannon Beach Element…
School districts across Lincoln County are slowly resuming in-person instruction.
Flavor differences in whiskey can be discerned based solely on the environment in which the barley used to make the whiskey is grown, a new study co-authored by an Oregon State University rese…
After bringing joy to families’ homes over the holiday season, some 200 Christmas trees now ideally will be bringing protection to juvenile fish in a tributary to the Umpqua River east of Reedsport.
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,162, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday, Feb. 23, that 16 counties improved in risk level, with 10 of those improving from Extreme Risk. County risk levels under the state's public health framework …
Converting the ground under electrical transmission towers into spaces for wildlife can enable fragmented populations to connect with one another, increasing local biodiversity and providing a…
Recently, the Cannon Beach City Council continued the Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Management Plan Update vote for further discussion.
For some students, Tuesday was the first day back to school to attend in-person classes in the Seaside School District.
What if you could get a notice of earthquake shaking before it’s felt at your location? The technology exists, is already in place along most of the West Coast and operational for key infrastr…
Four people have been pulled from the water after their 38-foot fishing boat capsized at the Tillamook bar entrance, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Scientists at Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service have demonstrated that DNA extracted from water samples from rivers across Oregon and Northern California can be used to estim…
Starting March 11, 2021, ShakeAlert-powered earthquake early warning alerts will be available for delivery directly to wireless devices in Oregon.
Oregon is faring better than other states during the COVID-19 pandemic — but not by every measure.
The Coast Guard medevaced an injured man Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18, from the tug boat Commitment, 60-miles off Grays Harbor.
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is still accepting applications for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant, a grant program that was implemented last year to help Oregon vetera…
An Oregon State University-led project to build the nation’s first pre-permitted wave energy testing facility cleared a critical hurdle this week as the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Manageme…
The Cannon Beach Library has no changes to report this week about library services. Limited browsing continues on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m., and residents of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape may…
Here it comes. The last “At the Library” column of what seems the worst year in memory, when citizens are promised a designer vaccine within a few months to suppress the runaway spread of Covid-19.
This time of year cut fir trees find their way into our plazas, businesses, parking lots, and homes. Here in Oregon, such trees are inevitably locally grown—we’re the nation’s top Christmas tr…
While this pandemic has no doubt been a challenging and tragic time in our history, we have often had tunnel vision when it has come to where we put our consideration and resources. It is not …
Regarding Al Aya and his home on First Street, I rented the home from him for several years in the ‘80s before he retired and moved to Cannon Beach. It has an original Bartels rock fireplace.…
Just in time for winter, real estate brokers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are gearing up for Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Now through December 21, W…
The church has been streaming on lines services since early spring. Why would Pastor Dave now reopen all services to be held in the church with the increasing infection rate that has exploded …
Governor Kate Brown’s latest statewide freeze has been relaxed for Clatsop County, allowing the Cannon Beach Library to offer greater access again for library card holders and visitors.
Believe it or not, there are 618 former players being hosed out of pensions by Major League Baseball and the union representing the players, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).
Governor Kate Brown’s latest statewide freeze has forced the Cannon Beach Library to suspend Saturday afternoon browsing for at least two weeks. The library continues to offer door-side servic…
The following is submitted from the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association, the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police and the Oregon State Police.
Members of Cannon Beach Reads will meet via Zoom to discuss “My Antonia,” Willa Cather’s novel of pioneer life set in Nebraska prior to World War I. Phyllis Bernt, who grew up in Nebraska afte…
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA), a group of conservation-minded sportsmen, urges Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to develop and implement a policy to enhance and conserve migrat…
Cannon Beach is a popular destination in Oregon. I came for a brief visit 20 years ago, and was quickly hooked by the solace of the sea – the waves, whales, nesting birds, and tidal pools.
At the board of commissioners meeting on October 14, there was a lashing to the public about some of the letters being too harsh. There is no doubt that as residents we are frustrated. Having …
I’m trying to make an informed decision on the race for House of Representatives District 32 between Suzanne Weber and Debbie Boothe-Schmidt. I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen and read abo…
This November, I am finally looking forward to voting for a candidate instead of just voting against one. That candidate is Suzanne Weber.
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other large co…
Days after the Astorian endorsed Suzanne Weber as someone with “an independent streak who can partner with Sen. Betsy Johnson”, a mailer came from the mysterious Facts and Fairness PAC spreadi…
Suzanne Weber has experience as an educator, small business owner and she currently serves as the Mayor of Tillamook.
In Robert Potter’s letter on October 6, he bemoaned that Suzanne Weber doesn’t constantly scream her party affiliation from the rooftops, while Debbie Boothe-Schmidt announces her partisanship…
I am writing to voice my support for Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for my state representative. Debbie has roots in our community as a dedicated public servant and small business owner and was a stron…
HD-32 Candidate Debbie Boothe-Schmidt engages in untrue attack ads against Mayor Suzanne Weber. Recent letters to the editor lament the fact that this local season, rife with manipulation and …
This letter is in response to an “informational” mailer I received from Suzanne Weber. The information in the mailer was inaccurate and misleading. Suzanne’s opponent, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, i…
Debbie Boothe-Schmidt is the best choice to be our Representative for House District 32. Debbie has been a small business owner and a union member and leader for the last two decades. She know…
We Oregonians want to be safe from devastating wildfires like the ones that are burning now. The science is clear: If we do nothing to address climate change, disasters like these will only increase.
Fact and truth. Yes Suzanne Weber is a registered Republican, running for State Rep. Dist. 32, ant that is not a sin… Donald Trump is the President until Nov. 3, and the voters will decide at …
Debbie Boothe-Schmidt has over 60 endorsements from major organizations, labor unions and local leaders including laborers, teachers, service workers, social workers, nurses, city workers and …
Hello, my name is Nicholas Bowling and I am writing to tell you why I will be voting Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for State Representative of House District 32.
We are in the grips of one of the worst economic collapses this country has experienced, a crisis of a magnitude many of us have not experienced in our lifetimes. How will we dig ourselves out…
Our economy here on Oregon’s North Coast relies on our environmental resources. We all treasure these resources, be they forests, soils, waterways, or ocean. We all understand that we must pro…
To those of you who are moving to the North Coast in order to flee unrest and high taxation, I would like to ask you to kindly vote for candidates this November who will continue to protect th…
I checked the statements of Debbie Booth-Schmidt’s opponent to see what was being said, and found some inaccuracies:
When you’re the new kid in town, you can never be sure when it’s okay to speak up.
Recently, Suzanne Weber touted an endorsement from a big business, PAC, as a reason to support her to represent our communities in Salem. Weber has taken thousands of dollars from corporate sp…
Since March, this column has offered little news about the Cannon Beach Library so you might want to sit down before reading that the library is experimenting with lending books and DVDs safel…
The Cannon Beach Library remains locked down, but the library board has been using the coronavirus closure as an opportunity to repaint, redesign the office, purchase physical shields, and pla…
Summer is here, COVID restrictions have eased, and it’s a beautiful time to get outside - with some considerations.
Recently, this column has ignored many books focused on the chaos surrounding all things touched by President Donald Trump.
Two weeks ago, the “At the Library” column of May 29 reviewed the book “The Toledo Incident of 1925,” in which Ted Cox describes a nativist uprising in Toledo, Oregon, against Pacific Spruce C…
Dear Editor, May 29 marked the 62nd anniversary of Fort Clatsop’s entrance into the National Park System.
Dear Editor, I was walking the beach last month and spotted a plastic bottle in the sand on Chapman Beach. I decided that I, like most Cannon Beach residents, would remove it from the beach.
Other than online access to eBooks, the Cannon Book Library remains closed. Patrons can take some comfort, though, from knowing Marjorie MacQueen continues adding new titles to the collection …
What kind of magical thinking led Diana Turner and Lisa Kerr to the conclusion that 100 oceanfront property owners would not challenge the City of Cannon Beach’s recent ordinance banning a pra…
Fifty years have passed since the afternoon of May 11, 1970, when - supported by regular officers - 20 members of the Tactical Operations Platoon of the Portland Police Bureau, applied 42-inch…
We write regarding the notices to appeal the Cannon Beach City Council’s decision to disallow dune grading for views by both the Breaker’s Point and the Chapman Point HOAs.
I was profoundly disappointed to read of pending lawsuits filed by the residents of Breakers Point and Chapman Point.
Recently, the Cannon Beach City Council revised the dune management plan to exclude dune grading for views.
Let’s be clear: the Breakers Point and Chapman Point HOAs are appealing the City of Cannon Beach’s foredune management plan so they can bulldoze our state-owned dunes in order to improve their…
The Friends of the Dunes applauds the City of Cannon Beach for its thorough process in updating the foredune management plan.
