Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Astoria public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
41 topics in development
Housing development and homelessness
Housing and overnight parking for essential workers
Customs House workforce housing project
Suomi Hall grant
Custom House Development Landslide Risk
Customs House Development
Columbia Memorial Hospital Campus Agreement
CMH street vacation
Darigold wall graphic MR26-01
CMH street vacation traffic study
Uniontown historic district impacts
Regional site search
Housing funds vs. campsite
Designated campsite amenities
Campsite process transparency
Second Street campsite
Shelter beds vs. camping enforcement
Taylor Avenue campsite
Housing-first approach
Second Street campsite / Josephson's Smokehouse
Second Street area impacts
Campsite impacts on tourism and safety
Campsite exit strategy
Campsite accountability
Taylor Avenue campsite conditions
Campsite design
Alternative campsite locations
Campsite funding and enforcement
Campsite process and safety
Campsite site suitability
Regional approach to homelessness
Mental illness and addiction services
Campsite funding adequacy
Campsite sites and legal risk
Campsite site evaluation process
Campsite program sustainability
Campsite continuation
Campsite location
SDC Deferral Program
Astor East Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
Homelessness and housing
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Astoria from local and regional media.
Feds award four Oregon localities $16 million for street safety projects
Four local Oregon agencies will receive $4 million each to advance street safety projects, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Friday. The funding, which comes from the U.S. Department of […]
Nov 3, 2026Clatsop County midterm election: What to expect
After months of political discourse and campaign trails being blazed, the day American’s champion as the pinnacle of their most sacred birthright has arrived. Once again, it’s election day in […]
Nov 2, 2026Letter: Measure 4-247 will curb vacation-home trend
Election Day has arrived and if you have not yet voted, I urge you to submit your ballot today. Some Astorians — especially those in the downtown area experiencing issues […]
Nov 2, 2026Letter: Vote yes for Clatsop Care Bond Measure 4-249
For years, I served my community as a Port Commissioner for the Port of Astoria. I was also active in numerous civic organizations when I was ambulatory. Now, I am […]
Nov 2, 2026Letters to the Editor
Measure 4-247 will curb vacation-home trend Election Day has arrived and if you have not yet voted, I urge you to submit your ballot today. Some Astorians — especially those […]
Nov 2, 2026Letter: Measure 4-247 threatens privacy, property rights
The conversation continues on Measure 4-247. While I understand that we all have different ideas about how to solve the housing affordability challenge in Astoria, these are a few of […]
Oct 30, 2026Letters to the Editor
Measure 4-247 threatens privacy, property rights The conversation continues on Measure 4-247. While I understand that we all have different ideas about how to solve the housing affordability challenge in […]
Oct 30, 2026Letter: Drivers must take school-zone safety seriously
About a month ago, five Clatsop County school superintendents submitted a very sensible article about drivers in school zones, buses and students. This stood out: “Within these first few weeks […]
Oct 30, 2026Clatsop County tests ballot machine ahead of election
Officials at the Clatsop County Elections Office tested its ballot scanner ahead of the Nov. 3 election in a public setting at 10 a.m. Monday at the Judge Guy Boyington […]
Oct 28, 2026Clatsop County news briefs for Oct. 29, 2026
Election Day is Nov. 3 With the midterm elections right around the corner, make sure you are informed about local candidates and local issues. For a comprehensive resource, check out […]
Oct 28, 2026Justin Grafton running for Astoria’s Ward 3
Justin Grafton lives close to Astoria’s South Slope neighborhood. He is proud to be a life-long Astorian. Standing outside of his house, he can point just down the street to […]
Oct 28, 2026Letters to the Editor
Measure 4-249 keeps skilled nursing care local Vote yes on Measure 4-249 to keep skilled nursing care close to home. We are North Coast neighbors serving on the Clatsop Care […]
Oct 27, 2026