County offers new option for heavy truck traffic in Westport

Clatsop County has a plan for a new road designed to divert heavy traffic away from residential streets in Westport.

Commercial trucks, in particular, turn off U.S. Highway 30 onto Westport Ferry Road.

A new road would help close Westport Ferry Road access from the highway to everyone but emergency responders.

A community meeting to discuss the option is planned for Tuesday.

In Cannon Beach, workers struggle to find places to live

Only a small fraction of workers in Cannon Beach live in the city.

The lack of workforce housing is a challenge for city government and local businesses and part of a housing crunch across Clatsop County.

“If everyone gave their testimonials, it would put a face to what we struggle with as a workforce in this community,” Jeff Adams, the city’s community development director, told the City Council during a work session.

Astoria approves design for Riverwalk wayfinding signs

New signs, lighting and Portland Loo-style outdoor bathroom are in the works for the Uniontown and downtown portions of the Astoria Riverwalk.

The city hopes to make the popular trail safer and more welcoming to locals and visitors alike.