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Seaside banned cell phones at school. A month in, what do students think about it?
SEASIDE, Ore. — Middle and high school students in Seaside are now a month into a big change — a schoolwide no-phone policy that's drawn acceptance and praise from some, frustration from others. "Personally, I did hate it at first, I hated the idea of not having my...
Hospital sued over death in custody
The estate of a Warrenton man who died in police custody in 2020 is pursuing a $5 million lawsuit against Columbia Memorial Hospital. Alexander Jimenez, 34, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest by Warrenton police in April 2020. Police used a Taser on Jimenez, who was under the influence of methamphetamine, to subdue him during the arrest. He was medically screened by an ...
CareOregon and Columbia Pacific celebrate grand opening of new Hawk’s Eye Apartments
CareOregon and Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) celebrated the grand opening of the Hawk’s Eye Apartments, a milestone in a collaborative effort to address the housing crisis impacting the health and well-being of people living in Northwest Oregon. The apartment building was formerly a Red Lion Inn & Suites and has now been converted into a mix of workforce housing for Columbia Pacific’s contracted network of providers – including social service providers and health care workers – as well as permanent supportive housing, which will be managed by Clatsop Behavioral Health. CareOregon and Columbia Pacific leaders gathered with elected...
Letter: CB Together and city council sold out the Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe
Here we go again. Three years ago, CB City Council, led by then Mayor Sam Steidel sold out the Fire District over the Prepared Food Tax. This year, they did the same thing, with Steidel pulling strings behind the scenes as the de facto leader of CB Together. The current lapse in leadership rings more egregious since the Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe is the only group in town we need to honor beyond all others. The Tribe participated in dozens of meetings helping to shape the vision...
Third sunfish washes ashore along the Oregon coast
The crew at the Seaside Aquarium report a third sunfish (Mola mola) has washed ashore in Clatsop County along the north Oregon coast. “This Mola mola washed ashore at Hug Point State Park Sept, 21, and it is creating quite a stir,” the Seaside Aquarium states on its Facebook page. “While it has been dead for quite some time, it is still an interesting sight.” The aquarium reports that the...
NeCarney bridge work on track for mid-October completion
Following a 37-hour closure September 21 and 22, Oregon Department of Transportation crews plan to complete a new sidewalk and guardrail sometime in the next two weeks. During the closure, a crane was used to remove the old guardrail and sidewalk and a department official said that another closure is not expected. The bridge several miles north of Manzanita on Highway 101 was originally damaged sometime on August 30, with...
Cannon Beach Invests in Community
The City of Cannon Beach has announced the recipients of its annual Community Grants Program, awarding a total of $140,000 to 17 local organizations. This year’s grant cycle saw an increase in available funds, reflecting the city’s commitment to supporting non-profits facing rising costs and increasing demand for their services. Since its inception over 31 years ago, the Community Grants Program has played a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for the community. Each spring, the Parks and Community Services Committee solicits grant...
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