Clatsop County Announces May 2025 Regular District Election (Photo) -04/24/25

Astoria, OR. — Clatsop County is preparing for the May 20, 2025, Regular District Election, and voters are encouraged to take note of important deadlines and updates.

Key Dates:

• April 29 – Voter registration deadline
• April 30 – Ballots begin mailing to local voters
• May 20 – Election Day – Ballots must be postmarked or dropped off by 8 p.m.
• June 16 – Deadline to certify election results

Voters’ Pamphlet:

The Clatsop County Voters’ Pamphlet will be mailed to voters the week of April 21 and is also available online at clatsopcounty.gov/elections. The pamphlet includes candidate information and measure details to help voters make informed decisions.

How to Register to Vote:

• Online: Oregon Secretary of State – Register to Vote
• In person: Clatsop County Clerk & Elections Office, 820 Exchange Street, Astoria
• By mail: Registration forms must be postmarked by April 29

Voting by Mail or Drop Box:

Ballots must be postmarked by May 20 or returned to a drop box by 8 p.m. that day.

Official Ballot Drop Sites for the May 20, 2025 Election:

• Clatsop County Clerk & Elections Office – 820 Exchange St, Astoria
• Gearhart City Hall – 698 Pacific Way
• Seaside City Hall – 989 Broadway
• Warrenton City Hall – 225 S Main Ave (back parking lot)
• Knappa High School – 41535 Old Hwy 30
• Jewell School – 83874 Hwy 103
• Cannon Beach City Hall (Temporary Location during construction) – 295 E 2nd Street

For more election information and a complete list of ballot drop site locations and maps, visit clatsopcounty.gov/elections.

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Clatsop County Courthouse Security Project Update: Plan Ahead For Parking & Entry (Photo) -04/24/25

 

(Astoria, OR) - Clatsop County’s Courthouse Security Improvement Project moves into a new phase of construction scheduled to begin Monday, April 28, 2025.

 

As part of this phase, trench work to improve drainage around the south courthouse entrance will begin in the northeast portion of the Courthouse parking lot (entrance on 8^th Street). This work will impact both staff and public parking availability.

 

Because of the location of this work, the south stairway entrance and accessible entrance with the ADA ramp to the Courthouse from the parking lot will be temporarily closed.

 

Accessible parking will be temporarily relocated to the west side of the Courthouse on 7^th Street.

 

The north stairway entrance on Commercial St. will be open. Visitors and staff who need assistance with mobility or accessibility should use the west entrance of the Courthouse on 7^th Street. Visitors who need additional assistance are encouraged to call Clatsop County staff at 503-325-8555.

 

This trench work supports the single-entry project to enhance security and functionality in the Courthouse, including:

• Improve drainage in the parking lot to prevent basement flooding
• Refurbishment and reinstallation of historic courthouse windows (window work is scheduled through May)
• Elevator improvements expected to begin later this spring
• Installation of a single secure entry point

During this project, construction crews may use equipment such as man lifts that will require temporary changes to parking availability. Alternate parking is available at:

• 7th & Commercial Street lot (by the playground)
• Street parking on Duane Street

For more information visit clatsopcounty.gov.

 

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