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VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 6 CHRONICLING JOY OF BUSINESS IN COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION NEW KIDS ON THE BEACH COAST RIVER BUSINESS JOURNAL • INSIDE SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL JUNE 2018 PROUDLY PUBLISHED EVERY MONTH NEW KIDS ON THE BEACH CHECK THESE FOUR NEW SEASIDE BUSINESSES STORIES START ON PAGE SPECIAL SECTION • INSIDE 6 DailyAstorian.com // WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 145TH YEAR, NO. 247 PLAYING CATCH-UP ONE DOLLAR ONE WING Neal Maine The red-winged blackbird will be Cannon Beach’s official bird. Red-winged blackbird recognized in Cannon Beach By BRENNA VISSER The Daily Astorian Photos by Colin Murphey/The Daily Astorian Workers monitor maintenance to a sewer line in Warrenton. Warrenton raises rates and fees By KATIE FRANKOWICZ The Daily Astorian W ARRENTON — Fee and rate increases didn’t just dominate a Warrenton City Commission meeting Tuesday night — they were the only business items on the agenda besides a presentation by Recology Western Ore- gon that was also, ultimately, about recy- cling rates going up again. None of the increases — from water rates to land use application fees — were unusual for a city to consider, especially during the busy budget season. But while Warrenton has been on the path to increase rates like sewer and water for some time, many of the fees under discussion Tuesday hadn’t been touched in years. Warrenton’s unofficial motto is “Open for business.” But as the city continues to grow, as its infrastructure ages and as costs increase along with calls for ser- vice, city leaders say they need to take steps to boost revenue and make sure this tagline doesn’t change to, “Closed for business.” CANNON BEACH — After months in limbo, the red-winged blackbird will take the title of Cannon Beach’s official city bird. City councilors brought the proposal to a work session Tuesday after voting to postpone a proclamation last month that would have promoted the medium-sized, black-and-red songbird. The idea was to give the public a chance to raise any con- cerns over the pick, or to suggest a differ- ent species. But alas — the tufted puffin lobby was silent. “Is there anyone here on behalf of the puffins?” City Councilor George Vetter asked with a smile. Nominating the red-winged black- bird was brought to the City Council in April by Neal Maine, a longtime nature photographer and representative of the 12 Days of Earth Day committee. The group wanted the city to recognize an official bird to honor the 100th anniversary of the See BIRD, Page 5A A Warrenton public works employee fills a truck with water from a fire hydrant. Under the slew of first readings conducted by city commissioners Tuesday, moorage rates are on the rise at the Warrenton and Hammond marinas. Launch fees are going up by $5 at both facilities and overnight camping rates are going up by $10. There is a new $300 fine for offensive littering — mostly aimed at people who dump fish guts in the marina — as well as a new facilities use fee. “This has kind of been long overdue,” Harbormaster Jane Sweet said. She has been with the city for more than 13 years and has seen little more than annual rates raised during that time. See WARRENTON, Page 7A Coast Guard leader was dedicated to Astoria Nelson died last week Seaside councilor questions tsunami model Horning wants other factors considered By BRENNA VISSER The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Seaside City Councilor Tom Horning said the city should consider more than just a computer simulation released earlier this week by Oregon State University when it looks at bridge replacement. The model found certain bridges and roads in Seaside will have higher mortality rates in an earthquake and tsunami. “I think the OSU modelers have done a nice job with their mod- els, but their conclusions need to be considered along with other issues,” Horning, a geologist, said. “I think they are valuing the pop- ulation densities too aggressively.” Researchers found the bridge on Broadway Street over Neawa- nna Creek would result in the most fatalities and should be priori- tized for improvement. Other crit- ical locations are the two bridges on 12th Street, the bridge on Sund- quist Road and Ocean Vista Drive in the Cove. These bridges and roads were identified as high priorities to retro- fit not because of structural integ- rity issues or age, but because of See SEASIDE, Page 5A Colin Murphey/The Daily Astorian An Oregon State University computer model flagged sever- al bridges and roads in Seaside that could pose problems in an earthquake and tsunami. By JACK HEFFERNAN The Daily Astorian Like many who retire to Astoria, Edward Nelson Jr. often stared out the window of his home, relishing the view of the Colum- bia River. Nonetheless, he couldn’t sit idly for too long. “He had a very active mind,” said David Phillips, a longtime fellow member of the Columbia Memo- rial Hospital Board of Trustees who developed a friendship with Nelson. “He just was not known to sit around.” Edward Nelson died last week Nelson Jr. at 87. He served in the Coast Guard for more than 36 years — including a stop at Air Station Astoria as a commander — and his footprint could be seen in many local organizations. See NELSON, Page 5A It’s our Grand Opening! Come celebrate our new store this weekend. Drop by our newest location for some family fun and plenty of free samples*: Saturday from 11 am-6 pm and Sunday from 12 pm-6 pm Hwy 101 and SE Ensign Lane 1791 SE Ensign Lane Warrenton, OR | 97146 *While supplies last.