Briefs for Jan. 14, 2025

Published 4:51 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Astoria Sunday Market has an open call for submissions. (The Astorian file photo)

Oregon on the move, No. 1 in 2025

According to realtor.com, more people moved to Oregon in 2025 than any other state. It moved up from the No. 8 spot in 2024 with 65% inbound migration. It was also the leading state for job-seeking migrants, the press release said, with the most opportunities in the tech and health care industries.

Deadly weekend crash on Highway 26

At 1:46 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 1, in Clatsop County.

According to a press release from OSP, the preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Forester, operated by Smith Ward Humphreys, 47, of Warrenton, crossed into the eastbound lanes to pass westbound vehicles and struck an eastbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Daysy Vanesa Camarena, 37, of Whittier, California.

The operator of the Humphreys was declared deceased at the scene.

Camarena and a passenger, Joshua Zeke Camarena, 33, also from Whittier, suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

Astoria Sunday Market opens call for vendor submissions

The Astoria Sunday Market is looking for artists, artisans, farmers, ranchers, fisherpeople, food Producers, and other vendors for the 2026 Season. All prepared food and on-site food vendors are encouraged to include local ingredients, that can be traced back to the producer, in their products. All vendors must be the original maker/producer of all items sold and must produce those items in Oregon or Washington. “The closer to Astoria the better,” the ASM press release said. “We do not allow resale.” More information and applications are on the website: astoriasundaymarket.com. Application deadline 5 p.m., Sunday, March 1.

The Astoria Sunday Market opens Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day) and operates every Sunday from then through Oct. 11, rain or shine.

New OB/GYN at CMH

Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Danielle King, M.D., joined CMH this week from Samaritan Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lincoln City, Oregon, where she spent the last seven years.

King said she prides herself in educating patients on what is happening with their bodies and gives a range of realistic care options for shared decision-making.

“I strive to be a resource to provide sexual health care throughout one’s lifespan,” King said. There are now five full-time OB/GYN providers seeing patients in the clinic and providing labor and delivery services at the hospital.

— The Astorian