Rehearing Of Oregon LNG/Pipeline Scheduled For March 9, 2011

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From Columbia Riverkeeper: 9th Circuit Court Vacates Bradwood Landing's License

Citizens and environmental groups celebrate today after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the license for the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal proposed 20 miles upriver from Astoria, OR........Read Full CRK Report

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From Port Of Astoria- Seaport Air Drops Astoria To Portland Shuttle

Press Release
Date: March 1, 2011
Contact: Jack Crider
Executive Director
Port of Astoria

“SeaPort Airlines will cease scheduled flight operations between Astoria and Portland Sunday, March 13 2011 with the final flight Saturday March 12, Astoria to Portland.

"We deeply regret this decision, and the impact this will have on
SeaPort employees and their families, our customers, our vendors and other partners, and the communities in which they have been operating," Jack Crider, executive director of the Port of Astoria, and Rob McKinney, President of SeaPort Airlines, said in a joint statement.

“It’s been our pleasure and privilege to serve Oregon’s north coast communities.”
said McKinney.

The decision comes at the end of a six-week all out promotion targeting Clatsop
County in Oregon and Pacific County in Washington. In an effort to sustain air
service through the end of 2011 (Astoria’s bicentennial year), the Port of Astoria
in conjunction with SeaPort airlines designed a pre-paid ticket voucher program,
offering deeply discounted one-way tickets. Tickets were transferable, and
included up to 50 pounds of luggage with no advance reservation requirements.
“It’s the ideal airline ticket,” suggested Floyd Holcom Port of Astoria commission
chairman.

Sales of the program began at a slow pace and picked up as communities
became aware of the opportunity. A struggling coastal economic environment
has continued to be the main reason for the lack of voucher sales.

The Port of Astoria hoped to process enough pre-paid vouchers in an effort to
demonstrate to SeaPort our community commitment to local air service. There
was plenty of support from all chambers of commerce, downtown associations,
fraternal organizations, city councils, military representatives, hospitals and
concerned citizens to sustain air service throughout both counties, but it became
apparent the majority of our supporters are unable to invest monetarily during our
slow economy.

Our efforts have not gone in vain, as we have gathered new data to provide a
future airline when our economy improves. There is no doubt our communities
support air service, and the Port of Astoria is committed to finding an airline that
fits in a stronger economy.

Port of Astoria will refund 100% of all voucher sales.

Passengers with confirmed reservations after March 12 should contact SeaPort
airlines directly.

Clatsop County Announces Human Services Committee Openings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE SEEKS APPLICANTS

Clatsop County is currently inviting citizens to serve on the Human Services Advisory Committee.

The committee is seeking volunteers to fill five full-term seats ending February 28, 2014. The committee advises the County Public Health Department on services for local residents with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and drug or alcohol addictions.
The Board of Commissioners will make the appointments. Applications forms are available online at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ under “Quick Links-Citizen Involvement,” from the office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410, or by calling (503) 325-1000.

Released by:
Tom Bennett
Community Relations Coordinator
(503) 325-1000

Flu Vaccine Available From Clatsop County Public Health Department

MEDIA CONTACT: Clatsop County Public Health, (503) 325-8500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tom Bennett
Community Relations Coordinator
(503) 325-1000 Ext. 1312
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FLU VACCINATIONS
The 2010-11 flu season continues, and the Centers for Disease Control recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months and older.
If you do not have insurance or do not otherwise have access to flu vaccine, call the Clatsop County Public Health Department at (503) 325-8500 for an appointment to receive the vaccine at low or no cost.
People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 and older.....Read For More Detail

CCBofC Votes To Accept County Clerk's Redistricting Plan

Thursday, February 24, 2011

COUNTY CLERK PRESENTS REDISTRICTING PLAN
With the recent release of population figures from the 2010 U.S. Census, Clatsop County is launching its process to redraw local commissioner district boundaries to match the new data.
The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday(February 22, 2011) to approve the redistricting plan presented by County Clerk Cathie Garber.....Read Full Department Release

Wu Says He Won't Resign But, Will Seek Re-Election!

By: Laural Porter - KGW Staff

Posted on February 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Updated today at 8:19 AM

PORTLAND, Ore. -- In his first local interview since allegations of drug use and mental health concerns surfaced, David Wu spoke with KGW Saturday........Read/Watch Full report