Annual CORA Regatta Back At Cullaby Lake (Photo) - 06/02/26

Annual CORA Regatta back at Cullaby Lake​ 

Boat ramp and water temporarily closed  
Saturday, June 20 and Sunday June 21 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CLATSOP COUNTY, OR — The Columbia Outboard Racing Association will host the 43rd Annual Cullaby Lake Regatta at Cullaby Lake County Park on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026. 

The boat ramp and racecourse on Cullaby Lake will be closed to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. 

The races are free for the public to view from the park, which will also be open for picnicking and other activities. A $5 day-use parking fee applies for County Park entry. 

For more information, visit Clatsop County Parks. 

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Ambulance Service Committee Applications Sought - 05/22/26

Astoria, OR -- Clatsop County is accepting applications for one fire representative and three citizen members to serve on the Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee.

The membership terms for each position will begin in July 2026, with new members serving a three-year term and returning members serving a two-year term.

The committee meets at least four times annually and advises the Ambulance Service Administrator on local emergency medical services in accordance with local and state regulations.

The county relies on input from service users, providers, and the medical community to monitor coordination of service resources, dispatch procedures and ambulance service area boundaries.

Application forms are available on the Clatsop County website and at the County Manager’s Office, 800 Exchange Street, Suite 410, Astoria. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, June 12.

Applicants must review and submit the Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire and the Acknowledgement of Roles and Responsibilities statement with application. Appointments will be made by the Board of Commissioners.

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Clatsop County Invites Public To Second Fair & Expo Strategic Plan Open House - 05/12/26

ASTORIA, Ore. — Clatsop County and the Fair & Expo Board invite community members to attend a second public open house for the Fair & Expo Strategic Plan update process on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boyington Building in Astoria.
 

The open house will provide an opportunity for the public to review draft recommendations developed through the strategic planning process and provide feedback before the plan is finalized.

“The open house is a great opportunity for community members to see how the feedback and ideas shared through the survey and earlier outreach efforts are being reflected in the draft recommendations,” said Fair Board Chair, Abigale Goodman. “We encourage anyone who participated in the survey as well as anyone interested in the future of the Fair & Expo to attend, ask questions, and continue the conversation before the plan is finalized.”

The Fair & Expo Strategic Plan update is the first comprehensive update since 2009 and is intended to help guide future decisions related to fairgrounds facilities, programming, and community use.

Attendees may drop in at any time during the event to learn more about the proposed recommendations, ask questions, and share comments with project representatives and Fair & Expo Board members.

The strategic planning process has included public outreach, stakeholder discussions, facility and programming review, and community feedback gathered through a public survey and open house held earlier this spring.

The Strategic Plan is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

Clatsop County Seeks Public Comment On Draft Emergency Operations Plan - 05/05/26

ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County is inviting community members to review and comment on the county’s draft Emergency Operations Plan, now available for public input.

The Emergency Operations Plan, or EOP, is Clatsop County’s all-hazards framework for coordinating response and short-term recovery during emergencies or disasters. It guides how the county organizes resources, supports emergency responders, protects life, stabilizes incidents and helps restore essential services.

Community input can help:

• Improve clarity
• Identify potential gaps
• Reflect local needs and priorities
• Strengthen Clatsop County’s preparedness and resilience

“Plans are strongest when they reflect the people and communities they are designed to serve,” said Jennifer Bedford, Clatsop County Emergency Management Planning Coordinator. “We invite residents, businesses, partner agencies and community organizations to review the draft plan and share feedback.”

The draft EOP includes guidance on:

• Countywide emergency authorities and coordination
• Department roles and responsibilities
• Hazard-specific response considerations
• Emergency functions such as public information and warning, evacuations, debris management, donations management and public health response

Read the EOP and submit your comments or suggestions.

The draft Emergency Operations Plan will be available for public review Now to May 22, 2026.

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