The Columbia River Maritime Museum as an Astoria economic anchor
Founded in 1962, the Columbia River Maritime Museum draws visitors year-round and anchors Astoria's east waterfront along with the lightship…
By Joel Koskinen ·
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Business
The North Coast economy: ports, fishing, maritime trades, tourism and local business.
Astoria’s Liberty Theatre, rescued by its town, now earns its keep
The 1925 Liberty Theatre sat neglected for decades before a nonprofit restored it. It now hosts concerts, films and events…
By Dana Whitcomb ·
Dungeness crab, the North Coast’s most valuable catch
Oregon's Dungeness crab fishery is regularly its most valuable, and boats from Astoria, Warrenton and Garibaldi start the season each…
By Joel Koskinen ·
Astoria’s downtown historic district and the businesses that fill it
Rebuilt after the 1922 fire, downtown Astoria's brick blocks now house shops, restaurants and apartments. The Hotel Astoria building anchors…
By Corey Lindqvist ·
The Hotel Elliott and Astoria’s bet on its old downtown hotels
Built in 1924 after the fire that leveled downtown Astoria, the Hotel Elliott was restored as a boutique hotel and…
By Dana Whitcomb ·