Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic ...

If you’re a movie buff, put Astoria, Oregon, on your list. This Columbia River port town, where grit meets hip, has often been referred to as “Hollywood North.” Visiting filming sites is one of the ...

Volunteers with the ADHDA restore purple tiles in downtown Astoria in 2022. Photos courtesy of the ADHDA. A story of the city’s past is hidden in its sidewalks. Scattered throughout the core of the ...

Astoria: Astor and Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire by Peter Stark is the thrilling, true-adventure tale of the 1810 Astor Expedition, an epic, now forgotten three-year journey to forge an American ...

On August 9, 1942, Japanese forces sunk the U.S.S. Astoria in the Battle of Savo Island during WWII. The battle lasted for days and eventually the Astoria sank, killing about half the crew. The ...

When it comes to things invented in Oregon, this may be one of the lesser-known Oregonian firsts. Labor Day falls on the ...

Commissioners green light purchases, hangar work, get project updates The Port of Astoria Commission on Tuesday approved more than $280,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency funded equipment ...