Coast Guard reports two people missing after deadly capsize

The U.S. Coast Guard said one person died and two people are missing after a 26-foot boat capsized on Saturday morning near the Columbia River Bar.

The Coast Guard said on Saturday afternoon that rescue crews were searching for a 54-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy. The search was suspended as of about 9 p.m.

Five people were onboard the vessel when it capsized at about 10:30 a.m.

The Chinook Observer reported that two boats from Pacific Salmon Charters — the Marr-B III and the Westwind — were in the area and crews were able to pull some of the people from the water.

“Three were recovered and taken to the hospital, and unfortunately, one of them was pronounced deceased at the hospital,” Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter said.

Mussel harvesting reopens on

North Coast

The state announced Friday that mussel harvesting has opened from the Washington state border to Cape Lookout.

Mussel harvesting remains closed from Cape Lookout to the Coos Bay north jetty due to paralytic shellfish poison, a marine biotoxin.

County invites people to take economic development survey

The Clatsop County Community Development Department is inviting residents and local business owners to complete a short survey on future economic development issues.

The survey is an opportunity for people to provide input on how they would like to see the county grow economically.

The online survey is available in English and Spanish through Aug. 5.

State looks to fill vacancies on

forest committees

The Oregon Department of Forestry is looking to fill vacancies on its eastern, southwest and northwest regional forest practices committees.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

Regional forest practices committees play a role in advising the Board of Forestry on forestry issues and management approaches. The committees typically meet three times a year, but the frequency is determined by the committee chairpersons.

More information is available on the state’s webpage or by contacting emily.l.gregorio@odf.oregon.gov.

— The Astorian