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Prescribed Burn Scheduled for this Weekend | |
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The Oregon Military Department and cooperating Clatsop County Fire
Agencies will conduct a prescribed burn starting Noon this Saturday, June 29
and Noon Sunday, June 30 at Camp Rilea.
Smoke may be visible to the public for a couple of days.
“We take the public’s safety and well-being very seriously,” said Josh Como, City of Gearhart Fire Chief. More than 100 firefighter volunteers will participate in the prescribed burn.
“The Northwest Oregon Wildfire School (NOWS) 2024Rx prescribed burn will reduce fuels and vegetation near a machine gun firing range. During exercises wildfires often occur and this prescribed fire will reduce the opportunity of future uncontrolled fire,“ he said.
Clatsop County Environmental Health has been notified about the upcoming burn. “We encourage people to pay attention to local air quality reports and avoid breathing smoke if they can,” said Lucas Marshall, environmental health supervisor.
Visit AirNow.gov to find out what the air quality is where you are and the steps you can take to protect yourself in smoky areas.
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Fire Season and Burn Begins Monday, July 1 | |
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Fire Season begins at 12:01 a.m. Monday, July 1 in Clatsop County, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire hazard exist. This declaration affects all lands, both public and private, in Northwest Oregon and joins most other regions of Oregon already in fire season.
In conjunction with county fire chiefs, a county-wide burn ban will be simultaneously in effect on July 1.Open debris burning will not be allowed and burn barrels require a burning permit, which can be obtained through the Oregon Department of Forestry or a local fire department, depending on the location of the residence.
For rural residences using burn barrels, only metal barrels in good condition covered by heavy mesh screens with holes no larger than one-quarter inch are acceptable. A charged water supply and hand tools are required to be on site.
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Time Running Out to Apply to be a Fair Vendor | |
Clatsop County Fair is accepting vendor applications for the 2024 Clatsop County Fair.
The vendor application must be completed online.
The deadline is Monday, July 1, 2024 or until capacity is reached.
Read more.
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Clatsop County Offices to Close for Independence Day | |
Clatsop County offices will close to the public Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Regular business hours will resume the next day.
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Weekly Bulletin Heads Out for Vacation
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Due to next week’s shortened work week, the Weekly Bulletin will not be
published on Friday, July 5. We will return Friday, July 12.
We will keep you informed if we need to communicate time-sensitive information before then.
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County Fee Schedule Approved by Commissioners | |
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Clatsop County Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 24-25 fee schedule.
Clatsop County Departments must charge fees to cover the cost of services as much as possible. That means there may be some adjustments to a fee or new fees. The reasons are:
- A department evaluation of existing fees may show that a fee needs to change to cover the actual cost of providing services
- A new state mandate may require additions or other changes resulting in the County making fee changes
- A department is providing a new service and will have to create a new fee to cover those costs
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City of Seaside Ward 1 Recall Election | |
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A petition to recall City of Seaside Councilman Steve Dillard has met the signature requirement for a recall election.
Councilman Dillard submitted his statement of justification which means a recall election is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 2024.
Only registered voters in Ward 1 will be able to vote in the recall election.
Read more.
| Coastal residents urge ODOT and Lawmakers to "Maintain What We Have” | |
State lawmakers traveled to Oregon’s North Coast to hear about transportation challenges and needs along the north and central coast.
Clatsop County Commissioner Lianne Thompson urged the Joint Committee on Transportation to prioritize investments in safety and the maintenance, rehabilitation, and operations of existing transportation facilities across the shared transportation system.
Read more.
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CSI Registration Deadline Coming Soon | |
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Scholarships are available and a mock trial has been added to the Crime Scene Investigation Camp experience scheduled for July 8-12.
Youth ages 15-17 now will experience the CSI process from the crime scene to courtroom testimony.
Six full scholarships are available and youth may apply by writing a paragraph on why they are interested in crime scene Investigation.
The $50 scholarships will be awarded on a first-come basis. To request a scholarship, email Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator Elizabeth DeVisser.
The deadline to register is Sunday, June 30.
Questions? Call The Clatsop County Sheriff’s office at 503-861-8833.
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Clatsop County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation regarding PTSD Awareness Day, a nationally recognized day to raise awareness about PTSD and support efforts to eliminate the stigma around seeking help.
There is hope for those who experience PTSD and it is possible to move forward and have a full and happy life. If you, yourself experience PTSD, or are struggling with a mental health crisis, you are not alone.
You have a community that cares and will answer when you call for help. It is up to all of us as a community to answer that call.
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Happy Birthday, Clatsop County! | |
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We've been sharing stories of Clatsop County's past in recognition of Saturday, June 22, 2024, being the day our County turns 180 years young.
This celebration will continue the rest of the summer and we look forward to sharing this important milestone even more with you. Stay tuned.
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Clatsop County Voices: Dan Hess - Part 3
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Clatsop County has been collecting your stories for our Clatsop County Voices campaign.
In part three of our interview with Dan Hess he talks about how he became the Troll at the Scandinavian Festival.
Listen to his story here.
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We invite residents to send stories and photos of family memories that have been passed through generations or a personal recollection of a major event that happened in Clatsop County.
Share your story four ways:
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Call 503-325-7870 and record your story
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Record a conversation with a family member and upload the audio file
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Email communications@clatsopcounty.gov to request an interview
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Write up your story and send it to: Clatsop County; 800 Exchange St., Suite 410; Astoria, OR 97103 or communications@clatsopcounty.gov
Extended! Stories will be posted through the rest of the summer at the Clatsop County Voices webpage. After that the County will donate them to the Clatsop County Historical Society.
For more information, visit ClatsopCounty.gov.
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Two Vacancies on Budget Committee | |
Clatsop County is accepting applications for two vacancies on the County-wide Budget Committee.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024. One vacancy is for a term ending June 30, 2025 and the other for a term ending June 30, 2027.
To apply, submit an online application at ClatsopCounty.gov. You also may pick up an application at the Clatsop County Manager’s Office, 800 Exchange St., Suite 410 in Astoria.
It is preferred but not required that applicants live within Commissioner Districts 1 and 4. District 1 includes Warrenton, Hamond and southwest Astoria. District 4 represents areas south and east of Astoria.
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The public may apply for openings on Clatsop County commissions and committees. Application forms are available at the Clatsop County website and at the County Manager’s Office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410 in Astoria. | |
Free Gravestone Preservation Workshop | |
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Get your hands dirty and learn about monument restoration during a free national gravestone preservation workshop at Clatsop Plains Pioneer Cemetery in Warrenton.
This hands-on workshop is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, at Pioneer Cemetery near Camp Rilea. The cemetery has been selected for the 5th Annual 48 State Tour and is one of 56 sites in the U.S. holding this workshop.
Read more.
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Clatsop County Public Works Schedule
Week of July 1-5
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Work Schedule
Crews will be:
- Chip sealing Cedar Bay Road, Perkins Lane, Dolphin Road, Wadsworth Road, Stoner Road, and Wireless Road, weather permitting. Expect delays, watch for loose gravel, and please follow the posted 15 MPH construction speed limit
- Mowing districtwide. Yield to oncoming traffic when passing mowers, or wait for the mower to find a safe spot to pull off of the roadway before attempting to pass
Traffic Impacts – County Roads
Week of July 15
- Beginning July 15, Ziak-Gnat Creek Lane will be closed to all through-traffic at the Supply Creek Bridge (between Highway 30 and Aldrich Point Road) for a bridge repair project. Utilize Valley Creek Lane and Brownsmead Hill Road as an alternate route. Detour signs will be in place during the closure. Ziak-Gnat Creek Lane will be closed at the bridge for approximately 8 weeks
Traffic Impacts - I-5 Planned Closure in SW Portland
This weekend all lanes of I-5 will close in both directions between Terwilliger and the Capitol Highway exit beginning 9 p.m. Friday, June 28 through 5 a.m. Monday, July 1.
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Passports
We are taking appointments for passport processing at this time. An appointment is required prior to coming in for new passport processing.
Routine service can take 6-8 weeks. Expedite service can take 2-3 weeks. Forms are available at www.travel.state.gov.
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Appointment Scheduling Saves You Time
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Please go to our webpage and schedule an appointment for passports, park passes, marriage licenses, dog licenses, and recordings with us.
If you do not have an appointment, you may be asked to wait if we are with someone that has scheduled an appointment.
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Clatsop County is a great place to work. Find out about current Clatsop County career opportunities where you can make a difference every day.
- Deflection Program Coordinator – Open Until Filled
- Deputy Sheriff – Corrections – Open Until filled
- Seasonal Fair Worker – Open Until filled
If you have questions, concerns, feedback, or need assistance, please contact Human Resources. We’re happy to help!
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Clatsop County
800 Exchange St. Suite 410
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-1000
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