By Joanne Rideout. COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in Clatsop County, as the health department pushes toward herd immunity. Clatsop County Vaccine Task Force Incident Commander Chris Laman said that last week the county administered close to 3,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine, including almost 1,000 second doses. “Twelve thousand five hundred people have now been…
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By Jacob Lewin. The Oregon Health Authority is calling it a fourth wave of covid and it may push a dozen or so counties into the extreme risk category. Clatsop will likely NOT be getting yet more restrictions, but the numbers here have also surged. Meanwhile the county is doubling down on its vaccination…
By Joanne Rideout. COVID-19 vaccines will soon be more available than ever in Clatsop County. Officials hope that will help reverse a trend toward fewer people seeking a vaccine, even though the county is still far from the herd immunity needed to stop the pandemic. At a Clatsop County Vaccine Task Force meeting on…
Over 50 people were in attendance on Wednesday when Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley held an online Clatsop County Town Hall meeting. To begin the meeting, Merkley praised the efforts of Clatsop Economic Development Resources success in distributing pandemic relief funds and personal protective equipment to hundreds of small businesses in the county, especially in…
Town hall will be April 21, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday, April 21, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Clatsop County. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how…
Clatsop County reports six new COVID cases, 22 total for the week Clatsop County today reported six new coronavirus cases Patients include three females and three males, ranging in age from teens to 50s. All six individuals are recovering at home. This brings the week’s total of new cases to 22, more than twice last…
by Joanne Rideout. As of the end of last week, the Clatsop County Public Health Department had administered a total of 20,000 first and second doses of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine, since the vaccination effort began. Clatsop County Vaccine Task Force Incident Commander Chris Laman estimated that about 35 percent of county residents…
By Jacob Lewin. New numbers from Clatsop Community College show a 44-percent drop in student enrollment for the current year. That’s the highest decrease of any of the state’s 17 community colleges. Enrollment at the college has dropped from more than 13-hundred fulltime equivalent pre-covid to only about 750 currently on an annualized basis: “By…
Washington’s Wahkiakum County has two Covid-19 vaccine clinics scheduled in the couple of weeks. Wednesday, April 7th 9 am until noon, then on Saturday April 17th from 9am until noon. Wahkiakum county residents over age 18 are encouraged to attend the April 17th session. Appointments are required. No walk-ins. Volunteers are needed for support services…
In Washington, COVID 19 vaccine clinics are currently being scheduled by providers in Pacific County. Clinic locations at the Ilwaco Library and Port of Willapa Harbor are offering appointments online. If you are eligible for the vaccine, AND you live or work in Pacific County, you may sign up online for the clinic you would…
Work to build a temporary bypass road around an unstable section of State Route 401 begins Monday, April 5. On Monday, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s emergency contractor Big River Excavating will begin clearing debris to make way for a temporary road around a damaged section of highway, with the intent of restoring travel along…
By Joanne Rideout. Clatsop County continues to expand COVID-19 vaccinations for county residents in a number of different demographics People of any age who don’t have a vaccine yet can still sign up for a shot by completing the survey on the county’s website. Officials continue to prioritize vaccinations by age, so olde people get their shots first. But…
At 5 p.m. Friday, March 26, crews reopened both lanes of US 101 at milepost 1.2, just north of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, following emergency culvert replacement work. While crews wrap up construction by installing roadway markings and performing site restoration work, travelers should plan for daytime delays with single lane closures Monday, March 29 through…
Bright object in Pacific Northwest sky was rocket debris There was quite a bit of discussion on social media Thursday night around 9 pm, as a bright streak appeared in the sky across the Pacific Northwest. People around KMUN’s local listening area posted videos of what looked like a meteor. The National Weather Service’s Portland…
The Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers that state law requires all studded tires to be removed by the end of the day Wednesday, March 31. Starting at midnight on Thursday, April 1, drivers with studded tires face a $136 fine. Studded tires damage pavement, so removing them promptly after winter has passed helps…
COVID-19 Update from Tillamook County Tillamook County has had 33 new cases during the last two week reporting cycle that ended last week. This means Tillamook County remains in the Moderate Risk category until at least April 9th. OHA will again pull the numbers March 29th, announce their findings Tuesday the 30th, then any change…
An update on local vaccination efforts in Clatsop County: Clatsop County Public Health and its local partners will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines next week to members of the next priority groups identified by the state, including adults age 45 to 64 with underlying health conditions. The county is also hosting a vaccination clinic for east-county…
WA state route 401 could re-open to one lane through slide area in April Local Washington residents have been wondering about what’s next with WA State Route 401, which is closed between just east of the Megler Bridge to Naselle. The closure is making for a long drive to Astoria and back for residents of…
Clatsop County sees a dozen new cases this week so far, as county goes to Moderate Risk Friday. The Clatsop County Public Health Department on Wednesday reported seven new COVID-19 cases. Patients include two females and five males, ranging in age from under 10 years old, to their 80s. All seven are recovering at home….
by Joanne Rideout. Last week, the county held four vaccination events and gave about 1200 people their first shot of the two-shot Moderna vaccine. They’ve also administered the Johnson and Johnson vaccine (referred to sometimes as the Janssen vaccine), to about 115 people. Johnson and Johnson is the one-shot version of currently available COVID vaccines….
Clatsop County COVID Vaccine update 3/22/21 Clatsop County is continuing to vaccinate residents against COVID-19. Joanne Rideout has an update. [Scroll down to Listen…] Last week, the county held four vaccination events and gave about 1200 people their first shot of the two-shot Moderna vaccine. They’ve also administered the Johnson and Johnson vaccine (referred to…
A proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would change the number of legislators needed to be present for business to be conducted is under consideration in Salem. A public hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 4 is scheduled before the Senate Rules Committee on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. SJR 4 proposes amending…
COVID-19 vaccine events and opportunities [Scroll down to Listen. Script below:] Intro: Clatsop County continues to ramp up COVID 19 vaccine distribution. Joanne Rideout reports. The Clatsop County Vaccine Task Force held its largest clinic to date last week, administering approximately 900 first doses Thursday at the county fairgrounds in Astoria. In total, the county…
A Big Week in Clatsop County for Vaccinations. Jacob Lewin. Clatsop County will be accelerating its Covid-19 vaccine effort this week and hopes to have 20% of county residents vaccinated by the end of the week. As of last Friday, about 14% of Clatsop County residents had received first doses of a…
New proposed COVID workplace rules and hearings 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 measures – which include new options and updates – cover everything from physical distancing and ventilation to face coverings and sanitation….
The process continues in Hollander Hospitality’s long-running efforts for approval to build a 4 story hotel on Astoria’s 2nd Street. The Astoria City Council on Monday considered options the City may take in response to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals remand of the City’s denial of permit extension requests. A design review approval…
The Astoria Parks and Recreation Department announces the first day of reopening the Astoria Aquatic Center to the public on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 7:00am, assuming Clatsop County remains in, or below, the HIGH Risk Category for COVID 19. The Aquatics Division has procured and trained staff, reorganized use areas to increase social distancing…
A formal marine casualty investigation has been convened into the marine casualty of the commercial fishing vessel Coastal Reign which capsized February 20, 2021 resulting in the loss of two lives. Rear Adm. Anthony Vogt, Coast Guard Thirteenth District Commander, authorized the investigation pursuant to the authority contained in Title 46, United States Code, Section…
NOTICE OF HYDRANT FLUSHING On Monday, March 1, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the Astoria Public Works Operations Division will be flushing hydrants in East Astoria, Tongue Point, Emerald Heights and Alameda Avenue. Customers may experience temporary low pressure and/or water discoloration during the flushing and flow testing process. If…
There are two new COVID-19 cases in Wahkiakum County, the county health and human services agency announced today. Patients are in self quarantine. There is a connection to Wahkiakum School District, but no known connection to St. James Childcare. Schools will remain open. This brings Wahkiakum to a cumulative total of 99 cases, with 18…