2+ week, 1+ day ago   (507+ words) Published 5:55 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 A recent study on psilocybin published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that for the vast majority of the nearly 350 self-selected clients utilizing Oregon’s psilocybin service centers, the psychedelic compound produced health benefits for relieving…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (637+ words) Published 9:58 am Thursday, August 20, 2026 Karma Clarke, a Douglas County mother, thought marijuana was harmless in 2014 when she voted in favor of the ballot measure legalizing recreational cannabis in Oregon. She believed that until six years later, when her then-20-year-old…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (388+ words) Published 6:00 am Thursday, August 20, 2026 Lopez joins CMH Urgent Cares Recently Pilar Lopez, a certified physician assistant, transitioned from a temporary position to a permanent role at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Urgent Cares in Astoria, Seaside and Warrenton. She began as…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (249+ words) Published 3:51 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Community members are invited to come together for a candlelight vigil for Overdose Awareness Day starting at 6 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Barbey Maritime Center, 2042 Marine Drive in Astoria. It’s a time to reflect on the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (425+ words) Published 10:28 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 An Oregon congresswoman is proposing a new grant program to support the mental health needs of firefighters and emergency medical services staff. U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Tigard Democrat representing Oregon’s Willamette Valley-based 6th Congressional District, is seeking…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (609+ words) Published 12:30 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield say they are still fighting to land federal money for a major hospital expansion project in Astoria. At a press event with other officials at the Columbia…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (232+ words) Star-Quality Volunteer dailyastorian.com Published 6:00 am Thursday, August 13, 2026 “Ken Adee is a community hero,” Jan Mitchell wrote. “If you haven’t visited the park at the east end of Astoria’s Riverwalk, it’s time to go and see the changes for yourself....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1185+ words) Published 9:49 am Friday, August 7, 2026 By Jake Thomas/Oregon Capital Chronicle A state board in charge of developing a universal health plan for all Oregonians will delay the release of its final report to lawmakers, citing uncertainty over how to pay…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (489+ words) Published 8:39 am Friday, August 7, 2026 The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are encouraging people to avoid contact with bats to reduce the risk of rabies. In 2026, statewide 22 bats have tested positive for rabies, matching a…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (118+ words) The Daily Astorian Clatsop County Dragon Boat Club paddles for cancer research. Published 3:06 pm Thursday, August 6, 2026 Weather wasn’t enough to keep the Clatsop County’s North Coast Paddling Club off the water. On Aug. 1, 52 teams (women’s and mixed) took part in…...