Armitage and Bangs make their cases for the North Coast’s open Senate seat
With Sen. Suzanne Weber barred from reelection, Democrat Rachel Armitage and Republican Courtney Bangs are competing for Senate District 16.…
By Dana Whitcomb ·
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Politics & State Government
Clatsop County government, city councils, the Oregon Legislature and elections.
Clatsop County Manager Don Bohn will retire in April
Don Bohn plans to retire April 2, 2027, after seven and a half years as Clatsop County manager. The commission now has five months to find a successor.
By Dana Whitcomb · · 3 min read
Mail Delays Hit Astoria and the North Coast as Ballots Go Out: What Voters Should Know
Months of late and missing mail in Astoria and nearby towns have drawn in Oregon's congressional delegation. Here's what's known…
By Dana Whitcomb ·
Clatsop County’s Long-Range Plan: From the 2030 Vision to the Comprehensive Plan Update
In 2014 the county asked residents what they wanted Clatsop County to look like in 2030. That vision fed into…
By Dana Whitcomb ·
How the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Works, and How to Take Part
Five elected commissioners set Clatsop County's budget, land-use rules and policy. Here's how the board is organized, what it decides…
By Dana Whitcomb ·