Baird votes in favor of Farm Bill Congressman Brian Baird votes in favor of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 318-106.
Port of Astoria update In June, the Oregon Transportation Commission will likely approve funding for two big Port of Astoria projects.
Columbia summer steelhead season delayed Due to a smaller than expected return of spring chinook, and the need to further reduce incidental impacts on returning fish, Oregon and Washington fishery managers decided Monday to delay the opening ofsummer steelhead season (including chinook jacks) on the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the I-5 Bridge.
DA drafts deadly force plan Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis drafts a county-wide plan that establishes protocols for police departments to follow in the county when deadly force is used by a police officer.
Post office update The price of a first class stamp is now 42-cents, effective Monday.
Seaside city council declines to act on cemetery district Councilors Dave Moore and Stubby Lyons voice support for Seaside’s participation in a proposed county-wide cemetery district, but a motion to place the issue before voters in the city doesn’tmake it to the floor for consideration.
