Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In?We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause.This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together! Donate Today and…

Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In? We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause. This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together!…

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…

by Tom Smith Ken and his wife, one of our newer members, moved to Surf Pines after retiring about a year and a half ago. Shortly afterward, they adopted Gracie, who is a beautiful 75 pound white pyrenees dog who was rescued from a Texas dog rescue. This rescue held her for almost a year, after being abused by her original owner, before Ken and his wife found her through a rescue adoption site. Gracie was obviously very skittish of human beings and other animals. Shortly after being adopted, she escaped and hid out along what we call duck lake between the upper and lower roads in our community of Surf Pines.…

Sponsored by: Seaside Museum and Historical Society Thursday, February 23, 6PM Author Event: History & Hops with our own Brian Ratty speaking on Thursday, March 2, 6PM RESCHEDULED EVENT DUE TO WEATHERA Location: Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway St. (come early for the excellent food and stay for the presentation) I’ll be sharing my video ‘Fortress Astoria’ (Produced in 2020) to my first public audience. ‘Fortress Astoria’ is the story of ships and planes, hopes and dreams, and how a little fishing and logging village played a pivotal role in helping America win WWII. This is a fascinating story with many long-forgotten struggles and well-deserved victories. I’ll also introduce my latest novel,…