$100,000 reward offered in mink-release cases Oct 21, 2008
Culprits open 1,500 pens last week in Astoria, the latest in a series of the crimes Tuesday, October 21, 2008 BRYAN DENSON The Oregonian Staff ... The latest mink release came Friday, when someone broke into the Ylipelto's Fur Farm in Astoria, opening 1,500 mink pens ... On Oct. 17, a group calling itself VSE, an acronym for the Vegan Straight Edge community, released mink at the Astoria ranch. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
MOVERS & SHAKERS (33) Oct 20, 2008
Dutson oversaw significant growth of the college s education and research roles, including expansion of the OSU Seafood Laboratory in Astoria a partnership with the Seafood Consumer Center and establishment of the Food Innovation Center in Portland, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The Agri-Business Council of Oregon is a private, nonprofit volunteer membership organization governed by farmers, ranchers and those directly associated with Oregon agriculture. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Columbia Banking System Files Form S-3 Shelf Registration Statement Oct 18, 2008
With the 2007 acquisitions of Mountain Bank Holding Company and Town Center Bancorp and the 2008 internal merger of its subsidiary, Bank of Astoria, into Columbia Bank, Columbia Banking System has 52 banking offices in Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap, Thurston and Whatcom counties in Washington State, and Clackamas, Clatsop, Tillamook and Multnomah counties in Oregon ... Columbia Bank does business under the Bank of Astoria name at the Bank of Astoria's former branches located in Astoria,... (PR Newswire)
News Digest: Oct 17, 2008
ASTORIA (AP) An Astoria police officer accused of having sex with a woman while he was on duty faces misconduct charges. The State Police say 32-year-old Brian Slotte was arrested Tuesday on 10 counts of official misconduct, a misdemeanor that carries a year of jail time as a maximum sentence. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
LNG race gets hotter; Oregon LNG seeks approval Oct 15, 2008
The plan calls for three tanks on the Skipanon peninsula, each 17 stories tall, almost as wide as a football field and visible from Astoria, which is across Young s Bay ... And it s right in the middle of the flight path to the Astoria airport ... Why would you bring an LNG tanker under the Astoria bridge. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In brief (Oct. 10) Oct 10, 2008
Garden projects in Cottage Grove, McMinnville, Astoria, Roseburg and Tillamook also received grant money. Meal on Wheels seeks Albany help. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Oregon dog headed to national dock leaping event Oct 7, 2008
Hannah saved money for three years to buy Heidi, a purebred, from a breeder in Astoria for 350 in 2005. Her father is proud of them both. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon judge stays convicted rapist's sentence Oct 7, 2008
ASTORIA Half the Clatsop County courtroom erupted into applause and the other half burst into tears when a judge sentenced a convicted rapist to eight years in prison and then ordered a stay of sentence, pending an appeal of the case. A Clatsop County jury found Wilfred J. Daniel, a 43-year-old manager of a Coast Rehabilitation facility in Warrenton, guilty of raping a mentally disabled employee. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Michael Dougherty Named 2008 Draddy Award Semifinalist Oct 4, 2008
The Draddy winner, who will receive a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship, will be announced at the NFF's Annual Awards Dinner on December 9 at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in New York City. A total distribution of more than $300,000 in scholarships will be awarded that evening. (Brownbears.com)
Statewide Scores Oct 4, 2008
Astoria 46, Banks 26. Bandon 12, Rogue River 0. (Longview Daily News, WA)
LNG companies at odds over site Oct 3, 2008
A shell company formed by NorthernStar, backer of the proposed Bradwood Landing terminal 20 miles east of Astoria, has asked federal regulators to stop processing the application of a competing terminal proposed for farther west on the Columbia -- Oregon LNG.. NorthernStar, through shell company Pinnacle Long LLC, says it has established an ownership interest in Oregon LNG's site on Warrenton's Skipanon Peninsula, just west of Astoria ... The property is owned by the Oregon Department of State... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Outdoors Forecast Oct 3, 2008
Northwest: Large numbers of coho jacks are present in Youngs Bay near Astoria. Spinner casters working the tidewater are taking good numbers. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Week 5 Preview: Greenleaf not surprised by 'new' Jacks Oct 3, 2008
I don t think it s a big secret that we haven t played any top 10-type teams, other than Astoria, Bertram said. But we played two schools that were bigger than us, one our size and one that is the second-ranked team in Oregon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Joyce Ann Brown (16) Sep 25, 2008
She was born in Astoria to John and Louise (Pierson) Hendrickson. She grew up in Astoria, graduating with honors from Astoria High School in 1969 and going on to Oregon State University, where she graduated with honors ... Joyce married her college sweetheart, Gary True Brown, on Dec. 30, 1972, in Astoria. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Joyce Brown (39) Sep 23, 2008
She was born on April 9, 1951, in Astoria, to John and Louise Pierson Hendrickson. She grew up in Astoria, graduating with honors from Astoria High School in 1969 and going on to Oregon State University, from which she graduated with honors ... Joyce married her college sweetheart, Gary True Brown, on Dec. 30, 1972, in Astoria. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
U.S. OKs, Oregon against LNG terminal Sep 20, 2008
The $650 million Bradwood Landing project, 20 miles east of Astoria, Ore. would import superchilled natural gas aboard tankers and warm it so it can be distributed regionally in pipelines. (MSNBC -- Environment)
FERC approves Bradwood LNG plant Sep 20, 2008
The company plans to build the 600 million terminal on an old mill site 20 miles east of Astoria, across the river from Wahkiakum County ... grams wrote on Sep 19, 2008 10:35 PM:" TDN Bad Boy. I guess Gimpy is right. One can't present facts to a space which is inhabited by a big brick! Flash. I am a registered Republican! How will money filter up the river from the Astoria area for the three plus years of this construction? And Trapper says it right and from the mouth of the psudo moguls in... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Feds OK natural gas terminal on Columbia Sep 19, 2008
The Bradwood Landing project, 20 miles east of Astoria, would import superchilled natural gas aboard tankers and warm it so it can be distributed regionally in pipelines. The commission imposed more than 100 conditions that it said would help assure safety and mitigate environmental damage from the plant. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Week 3: Feathers ruffled, Ducks await Mules Sep 19, 2008
n R.A. Long (1-1) vs. Washington (0-2), at Franklin Pierce High School: The Jacks look to bounce back after a lackluster performance against Astoria in Week 2. Some R.A. Long coaches have mentioned a possible platoon system at quarterback, with William Yordy sharing snaps with fellow junior J Nusbaum, in an attempt to jump-start the moribund offense. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Northwest power supply studied Sep 19, 2008
The 2008 analysis, which the Council discussed this week at a meeting in Astoria, Oregon, predicts a very low likelihood for a severe curtailment to service over the next five years, based on existing supplies. It also notes, however, that by 2013 the amount of surplus power reserves shrinks because of predicted increases in demand for power, especially during summer months. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Feds may make LNG decision today Sep 18, 2008
Bringing Oregon's debate over liquefied natural gas to a boil, federal energy regulators are expected to issue a licensing decision today on the controversial Bradwood Landing LNG terminal, proposed for a site 20 miles east of Astoria on the Columbia River. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is widely expected to issue a conditional approval of the project, putting its fate firmly in the hands of the state authorities. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Blind Pilot takes bikes to the road to share music Sep 17, 2008
They graduated and began playing together while living in Astoria, according to Hannah Nebeker, band organizer and the lead singer s sister. She said the band s name came from them watching boat pilots along the Columbia River. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mary A. Williams Sep 17, 2008
Mary spent her entire working career as a registered nurse first as an OB nurse at Columbia Hospital in Astoria and later at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. She then worked in the Student Health Services at Oregon State, retiring in 1982. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Every window broken in high school near Astoria, Oregon Sep 16, 2008
Superintendent Rick Pass says someone using the track at the distinct near Astoria heard glass breaking at about 3 a.m. Monday. He says more than 100 double-pane windows were smashed, and the vandals left behind graffiti. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Outdoors Calendar Sep 14, 2008
Skills and seamanship course: Six-week course starting 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Clatsop Community College, Arts Center Building Room 101, Astoria. Cost: $40. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
PORT CALENDAR Sep 13, 2008
GRAIN VESSELS Anna-BarbaraAstoria anchor EmeraldAstoria anchor Fortune SpiritAstoria anchor MarilynVancouver 2, Berth 2 PolarqueenVancouver anchor Sammi AuroraPortland Berth 415 Sea HonestyVancouver anchor ShangorKalama Export Solar AsiaPortland Columbia Grain Supramax ViviVancouver anchor Voge EvaAstoria anchor. OTHER VESSELS Ace BridgeVancouver 2, Berth 7 Ansac AsiaLongview anchor Antilles ViiVancouver 2, Berth 1 Barge Capella and tugPortland Vro-3 Barge Dottie and tugPortland Vro-2 Black... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
TDN Week 2 Power Rankings Sep 12, 2008
Last week: Defeated Raymond 42-0. Smack: The Ducks backfield appears to be in midseason form, just in time for a tough road trip to Menlo to face the dangerous Vikings of Willapa Valley. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Grump: SeaSlobs pullin' me out of retirement Sep 12, 2008
Position applying for: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver. Name: Henry Foglestein, a.k.a. Gridiron Grump. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oregon approval for LNG terminal project delayed Sep 10, 2008
The state must approve permits for the Bradwood project before federal regulators can give NorthernStar the go-ahead to begin constructing the proposed LNG terminal 20 miles east of Astoria on the Columbia River. AP photo. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Q&A with Rainier's Andrew Allen, a punishing presence on both sides of the ball Sep 9, 2008
Q Rainier's Andrew Allen, a punishing presence on both sides of the ball. Bill Wagner / The Daily News RAINIER His head coach simply calls him the man. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New kids on the block: Nine teams breaking in new QBs Sep 9, 2008
Thacker led Sequim to back-to-back league titles before transferring to MM for his senior year. Greg Ebersole / The Daily News Scott Grabenhorst s dream quarterback doesn t have Joe Montana s intelligence. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Put the pads on and get to work Sep 9, 2008
It has been nine seasons of total gridiron bliss supplied by yours truly, a.k.a. the Total Pigskin Package the man s man, with the boyish good looks of Tom Brady, the marketability of Peyton Manning and the glowing personality of Mike Party Freak Holmgren. Since my arrival, several landmark decisions have been made in these parts by some perfectly sane sports-minded individuals. (Longview Daily News, WA)
League Previews Sep 9, 2008
The Kelso Hilanders will have their hands full in their first season as members of the GSHL 4A League. Kelso was forced to move up from the GSHL 3A following the recent WIAA state-wide school realignment based on enrollment numbers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Daily News Preseason All-Area Teams Sep 9, 2008
Oblack is a TDN Preseason All-Area selection at running back. Bill Wagner / The Daily News Scouting Report: Offense. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zimmy's Sideline Tour: A week-by-week guide to local must-see games Sep 9, 2008
The teams meet again Friday at Schroeder Field. Greg Ebersole / The Daily News Sept. 5. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notebook Teen's dream to go elk hunting gets fulfilled Sep 7, 2008
Bishop also has gone Dungeness crabbing in Tillamook Bay (he got 12) and salmon fishing out of Astoria (he was skunked) during his stay in Oregon. Bishop, who has Ewing's sarcoma, a bone cancer, was hunting thanks to the Outdoor Dream Foundation, which takes terminally ill children hunting. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Statewide Football Scores Sep 6, 2008
Astoria 26, Cottage Grove 7. Banks 34, Rainier 22. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In Venues Throughout the World Seventh Annual September Concert to Fill Skies With Music on September 11. Sep 5, 2008
September Concerts USA 2008 ARIZONA Mesa East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) 1601 W. Main Street 7 - 8:30pm Tucson KXCI Radio 220 South 4th Avenue 7 - 7:30pm CALIFORNIA Carson Carson Community Center 3 Civic Plaza 6 - 10pm Menlo Park The Atrium 605 Woodland Avenue 6 - 8pm Oakland Frank Ogawa Plaza One Frank Ogawa Plaza 11am - 1:30pm Palm Desert Palm Desert Civic Center Fred Waring Drive 7 - 8:30pm Santa Barbara Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive 4 - 5:30pm Santa Clara Triton... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oregon Coast residents face huge rise in sewage bills Sep 2, 2008
In Astoria, where the issue is separating the sewer and storm-water pipes, the cost is $30 million, equating to a 30 percent surcharge to water bills. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Roundup Police respond to shots near game Aug 30, 2008
Poyer puts hurt on Cascade: Opposing teams know that Astoria senior Jordan Poyer poses a threat on offense. Friday against Cascade, he was almost as devastating on defense. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Smith, Merkley differ on natural gas terminal Aug 30, 2008
ASTORIA (AP) Republican U.S. Sen ... Smith said Wednesday he is awaiting a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision on the placement of a liquefied natural gas terminal at Bradwood Landing on the Columbia River near Astoria ... I m going to let FERC do their job and we ll see how that comes out, said Smith told The Daily Astorian. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Games we'd pay to see Aug 29, 2008
SEPT. 19: Astoria at Estacada, Buzz Randall Field ... This game offers a glimpse of one of the most exciting players in Class 4A, Astoria senior quarterback Jordan Poyer, who finished fourth in the national Top Gun Challenge. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Class 4A football: 2008 story lines Aug 26, 2008
Jordan Poyer, Astoria: The senior quarterback is one of the best all-around athletes in the state, regardless of classification. Poyer, who is also a standout in basketball and baseball, is a dual-threat at quarterback with strong running ability. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Candidates assess bank accounts Aug 24, 2008
His donors include 3,000 from a company hoping to develop a liquefied natural gas terminal near Astoria; the state treasurer is one of three votes on the Oregon Land Board that could help determine the project s fate. A spokeswoman says Westlund hasn t made up his mind about the proposal yet. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
NW Natural slips in note about LNG in your bill Aug 23, 2008
It is also looking to expand a lucrative gas-storage business that sits just miles from the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal, east of Astoria. NW Natural says it is taking care to spend shareholder -- not customer -- money on an education program, which will answer key questions about the state's future energy supply, as the company prepares to ask regulators for a massive rate increase because of rising commodity costs. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary in Corvallis (75) Aug 22, 2008
On Monday, he was in Astoria and Tillamook before arriving in Corvallis and then traveling to Eugene. He will be in Portland tonight. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mega-tankers will be standard before LNG arrives in Oregon Aug 21, 2008
ASTORIA (AP) Liquefied natural gas companies are building even bigger tankers to meet import needs, and experts say they likely will be the industry standard when terminals open for business if they ever are federally approved. They say the larger sizes will bring a slight increase in risk. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rain will likely stay for day, go away Aug 21, 2008
Astoria, no stranger to rain, had 0. 79 inch during the same period, besting the record from 1968. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Driver slams into trees on Hwy 30 after passing cyclist Aug 21, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Farewell to a familiar face of downtown Aug 15, 2008
Tichenor was born in Astoria on Jan. 6, 1951, but grew up mostly in Portland. After graduating from Benson High School, he won a scholarship to attend a mechanics school in Beaverton. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
An initial NTSB report cites poor visibility during fatal flight Aug 12, 2008
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board also indicates visibility as measured by an automated weather station at the Astoria Airport -- eight miles north of Gearhart -- was 2. 5 miles, with mist and overcast clouds at 300 feet. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Coast Guard rescues four from dory boat Aug 11, 2008
Petty Officer Third Class Tara Molle said the Coast Guard Group Astoria received a mayday call Sunday morning from the 22-foot dory. The Coast Guard sent a helicopter and two boats to help. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Death Notices Aug 10, 2008
The first cable system in the U.S. was located in Astoria, Ore. Local friends were aware that Gordon was a pioneer in not only radio broadcasting but the cable television system as well. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 9, 2008
30 Portland to Astoria. The Twilight Eagle Sanctuary is located east of Astoria near Svensen about MP 87 on Wolf Bay, a slough area of the Columbia River ... Visit Fort Stevens State Park; it can make a fun day trip from Portland or Astoria. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oregon Recreation Report (74) Aug 8, 2008
Twilight Eagle Sanctuary, located east of Astoria off of Hwy 30, is not only a haven for bald eagles but also for numerous water-loving birds. The Wolf Bay area is currently host to a variety of ducks, including both divers and dabblers. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rising energy prices stoke natural gas proposals Aug 7, 2008
Ron Wyden made a new request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to slow down its decision on the proposed Bradwood Landing terminal, east of Astoria on the Columbia River. The Oregon Democrat said commissioners need to allow time for a more thorough analysis and more public involvement. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Five dead in Oregon plane crash Aug 6, 2008
At a 1 p.m press conference, Gearhart City Administrator Dennis McNally said two children in the home were taken to in Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria and a woman was flown in a LifeFlight helicopter to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland ... The Astorian reports that houses all over Gearhart shook with the impact of the crash and officials at the golf course said it knocked out their power. (FOX 11, AZ)
One in 3 Oregon schools misses the grade Aug 6, 2008
On the other end of the spectrum, three schools did pull themselves off the school improvement list, even with the tougher targets: East Gresham Elementary, Grant Community School in Salem and Astoria Middle School. Tim Oberg, newly appointed principal at East Gresham, said teachers there focused on literacy, devoting huge blocks of time during the day to reading and language arts. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Mussel harvesting shut down on Northern Oregon Coast Aug 4, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. MyHomeImprovement Portland local home improvement experts are here to provide home improvement tips and ideas. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Outdoors Forecast Jul 31, 2008
Albacore tuna have been taken in good numbers about 35 miles west of Buoy 10 near Astoria. Anglers first locate them by trolling tuna clones and then cast swim baits to concentrate the schools toward the boat. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
WINE EVENTS For expanded listings of wine events, visit www.oregonlive.com and type keywords Wine Events. Jul 29, 2008
Wine tasting and dinner: 1-4 p.m. tasting, 6 p.m. dinner Sat, Aug. 2; Andrew Rich Wines; The Cellar on 10th, 1004 Marine Drive, Astoria; www. thecellaron10th. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Logging crews of 'Ax Men' headline Vernonia parade Jul 29, 2008
Crews include Stump-Branch Logging of Buxton, Mike Pihl Logging Co. of Vernonia, and Gustafson Logging and J.M. Browning Logging, both of Astoria. For more information about the Friendship Jamboree, go to http://tinyurl. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Marking their 50th Jul 28, 2008
Among many things we are concerned about are the expense and preparedness of our local emergency response teams, should there be a breach of security on an LNG tanker or a regasification plant, especially with the shipping channel so close to Astoria s downtown, hospital and schools ... This is the direction we see Astoria moving in, a direction that will enrich our residents and visitors with an authentic experience of Oregon s beauty and history. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notebook Anglers seeking sturgeon catch a 'keeper' break Jul 27, 2008
Sturgeon anglers got a reprieve last week for the zone between Bonneville Dam and Wauna, east of Astoria; the area includes the lower Willamette River. A scheduled closure for keeping legal-sized fish (42-60 inches long) in August and September has been lifted for Thursday through Sunday of each week from now through the end of the year. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
BeaverBlitz Newsstand Friday, July 25 Jul 26, 2008
The electric 6-foot-1, 180-pound athlete from Astoria High School is making waves on the camp and combine circuit this summer and while he's getting looked at by colleges on both sides of the ball, Poyer recently qualified for a national competition for his skills at quarterback. BeaverBlitz (premium)You may wonder how Oregon State pops up on the recruiting radar of Ohio prospect Hugh Thornton, but it's easily explainable. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
