Kenneth Kimball Weber Jr.  Warrenton Aug. 7, 1931 — Oct. 21, 2023 Kenneth Kimball Weber Jr. passed away on Oct. 21, at the age of 92. Ken was born and raised in Portland. His parents were Kenneth and Mary Weber. Ken is survived by his wife, Katie Weber; his four children, Debora (Tom) Gregory, Kimberly (Mike) Schneider, Kenneth (Aom) Weber III and Michael (Sandy) Weber; as well as six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a stepsister, Carol Bristol; and a half-brother, Darol Weber. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen Weber. Ken attended school in Portland at Washington High School and then Lincoln High School. As a young man, he…

Over the last week, since we first found the gravestone of Susanna “Sanna” E. Woisio, we have been doing lots of research and with the assistance from several members of the Facebook historical groups. Lastly we want to thank Susan Underwood and Sandra Bergin, Sanna’s grand daughters for filling in the last bit of information. Please enjoy the rest of the story. T

2023 marks the 100-year celebration of the Astoria Golf and Country Club (AGCC)! With a rich history spanning a century, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this occasion truly special. We aim to honor our incredible members, dedicated staff, and all the unforgettable moments we’ve shared over the last 100 years. In collaboration with the Clatsop County Historical Society (CCHS), we are curating a remarkable collection that displays our club’s legacy. Since our founding in 1923, AGCC has been graced by members from all walks of life, and we are eager to share their stories with you. Due to the fire in the 60s, many early records were lost, but…

The House with the Blue Roof Story with pictures  Yesterday at our Shady Pines Block Party several members asked what I knew about the big house on top of Strawberry Hill in Surf Pines. What many did not know is that Annie and I actually bought this home with a local contractor Mike Maltman. In 2019 we did a presentation for the TNT (Thursday Night Talks) for the Clatsop County Historical society about the story behind the infamous House with the Blue Tile Roof in Surf Pines at the north end of Surf Pines. On top of Strawberry hill in this gated community north of Gearhart, there is a house at the…