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Commentary: Can AI help Oregon prepare for wildfires?
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (507+ words) Published 7: 29 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 Oregon and the Northwest generally have gotten off light so far this year when it comes to wildfires. That can change and probably will, because wildfires tend to take a worsening turn in the month or…...
In One Ear: Dexter visits Astoria
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (111+ words) The Daily Astorian In One Ear: Dexter visits Astoria Published 6: 00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 The series is about serial killer Dexter Morgan, played by Michael C. Hall (pictured courtesy of Showtime), who tidily disposes of those he feels have escaped justice. He…...
In One Ear: Thirty-four stars
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (236+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 A recent Oregon Historical Society blog post mentions the "Bills" flag, 9 feet long by 6 feet high, with 34 stars, sewn in 1861 by Ann Elizabeth Bills for that year's Fourth of July. It's believed to be the first…...
In One Ear: Fearless Flavel
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (211+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 "He has joined the majority," The Daily Morning Astorian headline read on July 4, 1893. Note: Capt. George Flavel, 69, died at home the night of July 3, after a long illness. He is pictured in 1845 and 1870. Several years after…...
In One Ear: Fin fest
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (136+ words) The Daily Astorian In One Ear: Fin fest Published 6: 00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 Want to keep up on the latest orca (and whale) sightings and information on the coast? The Oregon Whale Sightings Facebook page is the place to go. "Close…...
Oregon, 24 other states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements
1+ day, 19+ min ago (475+ words) Published 8: 25 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Anna Claire Vollers/Stateline Twenty-five Democratic-led states plus the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over its new work requirements for people who get their health insurance through Medicaid. At issue is a…...
Growing scope of Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns, study says
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (361+ words) Published 6: 41 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Oregon's landmark effort allowing adults older than 21 to access psilocybin has evolved beyond "strictly medical uses" and may be allowing more people to enroll in the program than is safe, according to a new study. Researchers…...
Clatsop County news briefs for July 2, 2026
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (417+ words) Published 4: 28 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with marine law enforcement across the state, announced in a press release that patrols for drinking and boating will step up in Operation Dry Water, July 3 through July 5, as…...
Commentary: Telling stories. Weaving community. Laughing with the "Happy Hookers" | The Astorian
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (208+ words) Published 12: 07 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Jerre, who is in her 90s, has hooked rugs for over 40 years. Rug hooking, a technique that dates back hundreds of years, involves using a hooked tool to pull strips of wool, often recycled from old garments,…...
Clatsop County firefighters ready to respond
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (366+ words) Published 4: 08 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Fourth of July is a day of jubilation in the United States, and this year marks a big milestone for the country " 250 years of independence. While families and friends celebrate with barbecues and fireworks, emergency…...