Warrenton School Board dismisses Superintendent Brewington
The Warrenton School Board votes 6-1 not to renew superintendent Craig Brewington’s contract, with Jim Gannaway dissenting. In protest, Gannaway then announces his resignation effective with the close of the meeting. <<READ MORE
Need for Seaside police levy questioned Critical of a newspaper article that he says distorts crime statistics in his town, Seaside resident John Dunzer nevertheless raises a concern about the need for the upcoming May 18th police levy before voters. The City of Seaside will ask voters to approve a $145,000 annual levy over five years to pay for the purchase of seven new police cars and add one police officer position. <<READ MORE
Clatsop County's Wegner nominated for national award Ed Wegner, director of the Clatsop County Transportation and Development Services Department, has been nominated for recognition as one of the country’s best public works leaders. Wegner was chosen for the honor by the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association, which put his name in contention for the national group’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award. << READ MORE
Seaside looks for bio-solids disposal site The City of Seaside considers disposal of sludge from the sewer lagoon at farm property near the Lewis and Clark River. Previously, the nearby Russ Earl farm had been used by the city but the property changed ownership. <<READ MORE
ODOT holds second open house on Sunset Tunnel improvements The Oregon Department of Transportation holds another public open house this Wednesday night regarding proposed improvements to the Sunset Tunnel on highway 26. The meeting is from six to eight p.m. at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. <<READ MORE
Oregon state treasurer Westlund dies of lung cancer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state treasurer Ben Westlund has died after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 60. Westlund campaign manager Stacey Dycus said from the family's home in Bend that he died Sunday morning. << READ MORE
DSL moves ahead with assessment rules The Oregon Department of State Lands intends to move ahead with new rules regarding fees for diking districts and property owners along waterways. State Senator Betsy Johnson says DSL Director Louise Solliday won't budge on the issue. << READ MORE
Fundraising underway for new playground equipment at Astor School Students and parents raise money for new playground equipment at Astor Elementary School. Astoria city councilor Russ Warr says a playground committee at the school wants to replace the existing play structure which is very old and broken down. <<READ MORE
Bullet For My Valentine Hitting The Road
Bullet For My Valentine have announced dates for their US headline tour in support of the band's upcoming third release
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