Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Astoria public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
43 topics in public safety
Homelessness and Public Safety
Coast Guard City Designation
Police use-of-force and crisis response
Police use-of-force incident
Cascadia earthquake and tsunami preparedness
Non-agenda comments
Shelter First policy enforcement
Homeless Services and Waste Removal
Transportation Network Companies
Homeless services and sleeping pods proposal
Homelessness policy and shelter pods
LiFEBoat shelter conditions
Non-agenda: city conditions and patriotic holidays
Community-Based Shelter Program
Downtown public safety
Camping Code Ordinance
Homeless Response Policy
Camping Code Amendment
Pride Month proclamation
Camping near fuel corridor
Homeless liaison / managed campsite
Baker Building
Homeless liaison
Camping ordinance time rules
Homelessness enforcement and data
Case prosecution follow-through
Public safety perceptions and parking
Shelter services and accessibility
Public safety and economic vitality
Tourism and public safety
Homelessness vs. criminality
Compassionate homelessness response
Camping ordinance enforcement
Homeless camping conditions and public safety
Homelessness response
Public safety input on campsite
Stepping Stones designated campsite
Seaside City Council perspective on Stepping Stones
Seaside's experience with the designated campsite
Stepping Stones impact at Providence Seaside Hospital
Homelessness, Public Health, and Nonprofit Transparency
Disability accessibility and tribute
Homelessness response and camping ordinance
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