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For Astoria breweries, wastewater is a byproduct of success.

The growth at Fort George Brewery, Buoy Beer. Co. and others has placed a strain on the city’s wastewater treatment system. The city has three treatment lagoons in Alderbrook that process wastewater before it is released into the Columbia River.

The city is working with the breweries on a solution, but brewery owners and some business leaders want the city to look at more creative ways to expand capacity.

Read Nicole Bales’ report by clicking here.

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The Port of Astoria is ready to start the cleanup of old petroleum that leaked along the waterfront in Uniontown.

A consent judgment between the Port, oil companies and the state was the product of years of complex negotiations.

The permitting process for the cleanup could take 18 to 24 months, followed by construction.

See Ethan Myers’ story by clicking here.

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Clatsop County commissioners have given themselves another four months to weigh restrictions on vacation rentals.

It was the second time since August that they have extended a moratorium on new permits.

The county is looking at whether — and where — to recognize vacation rentals in unincorporated areas. Short-term rentals have popped up across the county with the growth in tourism, but they are not a recognized use except in Arch Cape.

County commissioners have agreed to place new operating standards on vacation rentals in the county code. The standards are intended to address issues around noise, litter and parking.

Take a look at Erick Bengel’s report by clicking here.

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