(Astoria, OR) - The public is invited to participate at an in-person presentation from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial Street, Astoria. 

An online questionnaire has also been created to collect feedback related to the Comprehensive Plan update. The questions will inform County staff about the areas that will be considered during the goal update process. The questionnaire will close on November 27.

The Clatsop County Comprehensive Plan describes the long-term vision for unincorporated Clatsop County, looking ahead to set direction for the County’s growth over the next 20 years. It contains common goals that guide development within the County, including in the areas of land use, environment, transportation, economic development, housing and resource use. 

Clatsop County is updating three portions of the Comprehensive Plan: Estuarine Resources (Goal 16), Coastal Shorelands (Goal 17), and Beaches and Dunes (Goal 18).  

• Estuarine Resources Goal 16 is focused primarily on the health and usability of the Columbia River Estuary. It contains policies and standards related to recreation, fish and wildlife, and the Federal Navigation Channel. 
• Coastal Shorelands Goal 17 covers many areas next to bodies of water such as the Necanicum River, Nehalem River, and areas near Youngs River Bay. This goal has policies related to water quality, development adjacent to bodies of water, and the health of rivers for the purposes of fish species. 
• Beaches and Dunes Goal 18 is concerned with sandy areas near the ocean coast. This goal has policies focused on protecting natural dunes by limiting ground disturbance and other developments. 

Regular review of these goals using up-to-date data and maps is important so the public and environment can be better served.  

Join the in-person meeting on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Community Development Senior Planner David Cook if you have questions or need assistance joining at dcook@clatsopcounty.gov or by phone at 503-325-8611. 

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(Clatsop County, OR) – The Clatsop County Fair and Expo is excited to announce the Clash of the Cowboys, a live rodeo featuring bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, and barrel racing in the Indoor Arena on Saturday, November 9. Sponsored by Jason Kraushaar Contracting, and operated by the Howell Rodeo Company, this thrilling night will be filled with heart-pounding events, great food, and family-friendly fun.

The pre-show will begin at 4:00 p.m. with food trucks, local vendors, face painting, dummy roping contest, and a mechanical bull. The arena doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the rodeo competitions starting at 7:30 p.m.

“We’re bringing something for everyone in the community, whether it’s the pre-show activities, the excitement of the rodeo, or the chance to experience the energy of live rough stock competition,” said Kyle Sharpsteen, Clatsop County Fair and Expo Manager. “We encourage everyone to gather their family, friends, and coworkers for an unforgettable evening—and to help us spread the word to make this a packed, high-energy crowd!”

Event Highlights:

• Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
• Pre-Show: 4:00 p.m. – Food trucks, vendors, family activities, and more
• Indoor Arena Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
• Main Event: 7:30 p.m. – Featuring bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, and barrel racing competitions

Ticket Information:

• Adults: $25
• Kids 10 and Under: $10
• Children 2 and Under: Free (lap seating)
• Tickets at: ClatsopCoFair.com, at the Fair and Expo Office, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, or at the door while supplies last.

Don’t miss out on this action-packed evening at the Clatsop County Fair and Expo. Get your tickets today, bring a few friends, and be part of an incredible crowd cheering on these fearless competitors. 

For more information, please contact the Fair and Expo Office at 503-325-4600. 

(Astoria, OR) -- Voters who have not yet cast their ballots for the November 5 General Election are encouraged to act soon.

Completed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. The Clatsop County Clerk and Elections Office advises voters who choose to mail in their ballots to do so at least five days before Election Day. 

Returning Election Ballots

Completed and returned ballots will be counted if they are postmarked on or before Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. 

Voters can also use one of seven 24-hour ballot drop boxes available throughout the county. Ballots can be dropped off at these locations until 8 p.m. on Election Day:

Astoria – outside 820 Exchange St. 

Cannon Beach – outside City Hall, 163 E. Gower

Gearhart – outside City Hall, 698 Pacific Way

Seaside – outside City Hall, 989 Broadway

Warrenton – outside City Hall (back parking lot), 225 S. Main Ave.

Knappa – outside Knappa High School, 41535 Old Hwy 30

Jewell – outside Jewell School, 83874 Hwy 103

Ballots can also be delivered in-person to the County Clerk’s Office, 820 Exchange St., 2nd Floor, Astoria. The elections office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

Clatsop County Voters Pamphlet

For the 2024 general election, the Clatsop County voters’ pamphlet will be in the center of the State Voters Pamphlet. The pamphlet also is available online at ClatsopCounty.gov.

Ballot Process Live-Stream

Clatsop County Clerk and Elections Office will provide live, online video streaming of its processing of local ballots, from the verifying of signatures through to the actual count.

The live feed will begin October 21. Activities that will be live-streamed are:

• Receiving of ballots at the Clerk and Elections Office
• Scanning ballots – elections staff scans ballots to log them is as received. 
• Signature verification – elections staff compares signature on ballot envelope to voter’s registration record
• At 9 a.m. on October 28 elections staff will live-stream the public test of the ballot-counting machine.

Beginning as early as November 1, the video stream will also show ballot-processing at the Judge Guy Boyington Building. Activities that will be shown are:

• Ballot opening – elections staff remove ballots from envelope, check ballots for damage that may make them unreadable for the ballot counter
• Vote scanning – ballots are run through ballot-counting machine

The video feed will be live through certification. The video feed will continue to show ballot processing and counting after Election Day until all qualified ballots are counted.

While live, the video feed may show extended periods with no activity. That is because ballots are processed as they are received by the Clerk and Elections Office.

Results

Election results will be posted online starting at 8 p.m. on Election Day at clatsopcounty.gov. Updated results will be posted later in the evening.

Additional results will be posted starting Wednesday, November 6. Due to state guideline allowing ballots to be postmarked on Election Day, it may take several days for final unofficial election results to be announced.

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