by Joanne Rideout [Listen below to the live recording of this meeting, held Monday, Dec 16, 2019] At Monday night’s Astoria City Council meeting, the council held its annual holiday reception, complete with Astoria themed cookies and punch, it was a chance to thank all the city commission, board and committee members who also serve…
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Live recording of Astoria Planning Commission Work Session, Tues, Dec 10, 2019.
Live recording of Seaside City Council, 12/9/19.
The Astoria Co-op, once a small esoteric storefront tucked away downtown, opened its new, much bigger store on the main drag. While it has a “Whole Foods” vibe, the co-op specializes in locally-sourced fare, and was funded by members who invested $2 million to get the new store off the ground. KMUN’s Joanne Rideout reports….
by Joanne Rideout The Astoria planning commission met in a three and a half hour work session Tuesday night, where they discussed code changes to allow for more local housing options. Commissioners also talked about warning center issues, enhanced cell service downtown, and gave the nod to a columbarium at the Grace Episcopal Church. The…
An in-depth look at the Port of Astoria’s commission meeting this week, where they hired interim executive director Will Isom as permanent director [Script follows, scroll down to Listen:] By Joanne Rideout The Port of Astoria commission held their regular meeting Tuesday, and took a significant step toward more stability for the historically troubled agency….
Live recording Port of Astoria commission meeting, Dec. 3, 2019, held at 4 pm at the Pier 1 building at the Port of Astoria.
Port hires interim director Will Isom as permanent ED by Joanne Rideout The Port of Astoria’s leadership took a step toward more stability yesterday, when the commission offered the permanent job of executive director to its acting Director, Will Isom. The commission met for their regular meeting Tuesday and voted unanimously to offer the job…
Citizen budget committees review proposed budgets and make recommendations to county commissioners. Seats are available on the following committees: Clatsop County Budget Committee: Two positions are open on this committee, which reviews the county’s overall operating budget. Openings are for seats representing Commissioner District 2 (full term ending February 2023) and District 3 (unexpired term…
The Astoria Co-op’s new, expanded store opens next Wednesday, Dec 11, in the Mill Pond neighborhood of Astoria, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am. The co-op’s newly constructed 12,000 square foot building at 2350 Marine Drive will provide four-times more space than the old store, more parking, and new amenities. Every department is…
Monday night the Astoria City Council voted unanimously to seek funding to renovate the Astoria Library, through a possible bond measure and expedited fundraising By Joanne Rideout (Script below; Scroll down to Listen) At Monday night’s Astoria City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to explore the idea of putting a bond measure on the…
Live recording of Astoria City Council Meeting, Dec. 2, 2019.
Live recording of Astoria Planning Commission Meeting, November 27, 2019. Commissioners agreed on a proposal for Urban Core amendments to Astoria City Code. Those changes will go before the Astoria City Council for consideration.
There are many ways that people become homeless in Oregon, but the story of Osarch Orak is unique. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin has the latest in our series, Homeless on the Coast. [Script follows, Listen below.] [rising ambient sound of boat motor……] The training vessel Forerunner is casting off: “ Two’s on board, all…
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Talking Story, November 25 2019
Host Lynn Hadley features Astoria Riverfolk founders: Mary and Scott Docherty.
Oregon State Senator Arnie Roblan is not seeking re-election for his seat representing Oregon’s coastal communities, his office announced Tuesday. Roblan, a Democrat, serves Senate District 5 which includes Tillamook County. “Serving the people of Senate District 5 has been an honor and a privilege I will never forget,” said Sen. Roblan in a press…
Live recording of the Port of Astoria Commission meeting, held at the Seaside Library Community Room, 5 pm, Nov. 19, 2019.
A response from Mill Pond residents in Astoria to a city council decision earlier this month that will allow additional construction in their neighborhood. (Script below, scroll down to Listen) By Joanne Rideout Near the end of Monday night’s Astoria City Council meeting, the city got some push back regarding a decision they made at…
Progress on new hotel on the Astoria waterfront near Buoy Beer (Script below, scroll down to Listen) By Joanne Rideout The Astoria City Council Monday night approved requests from hotelier David Kroening of Bowline Investors, LLC. Bowline wants to make changes to the dock and property at the bottom of 8th and 9th streets, where…
Tillamook County Courthouse reopens Monday Tillamook County was in the final stage of office space cleaning Friday, in preparation for reopening the facility next week. The courthouse closed Nov. 8 after an unknown odor raised concerns. Air testing results found levels of particulates in top floor courthouse office spaces above the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended…
The opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed from Dec. 1 until at least Dec. 16 along the entire Oregon coast, as testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield. The target opening of the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon is Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure…
The opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed from Dec. 1 until at least Dec. 16 along the entire Oregon coast, as testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield. The target opening of the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon is Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure…
Monday afternoon, the Astoria Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 485 Jerome Ave in Astoria. The incident turned out to be a vehicle fire that had spread to the house. Astoria firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and fire coming from the vehicle and the home. The fire was brought…
Columbia Riverkeeper is holding a film screening tonight at the Columbian Theater in Astoria. The issue: dam removal on the Snake River. Doors open at 6:30, Q&A with film makers after the films. Joanne Rideout reports.
Live recording of Port of Astoria Commission meeting, November 5, 2019.
Live recording of Astoria City Council Meeting, November 4, 2019.
The City of Astoria will see more river cruise ships in coming years, thanks to a new agreement just approved for the 17th Street Dock. Joanne Rideout has the story. Script below, scroll down to Listen [run time: 2:37] ——————————————————————— The Astoria City Council this week approved a lease with cruise company American Cruise Lines…
The Astoria City Council approved significant city code changes Monday night, the culmination of a lengthy process involving extensive public input. Joanne Rideout has details. Script below or scroll down to Listen [run time: 5:20] —————————————————————————— The new code modifies regulations affecting waterfront construction within city limits, in an area known as the Bridge Vista…
Live recording of Astoria City Council Meeting, October 7, 2019. The meeting was already underway when this recording began (I was a little late!), and audience members are commenting to the council about their experiences in Astoria’s sister city, Walldorf, Germany. The council business relating to waterfront development and the Port of Astoria happens later…
The Astoria City Council met for another marathon (four-hour) session on Monday with a full audience in attendance for much of the meeting. On the evening’s agenda were some controversial issues regarding the Uniontown district and the Port of Astoria. Joanne Rideout reports. Script follows, Listen below [7:00 min.] The council continued to hammer out…