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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018
Republican senator calls on Governor’s campaign demands
TV stations stop airing ad
Portland mayor to resign
By DIRK VANDERHART
Oregon Public
Broadcasting
Alexandria Ocasio-Cor-
tez. Cynthia Nixon. Ted
Wheeler?
To Portland activists
sometimes given to thinking
of the mayor as a law-and-
order tyrant, Wheeler might
seem out of place on a list
with two ultra-left political
candidates from New York
City.
To a Republican U.S. sen-
ator from Louisiana, he fits
right in.
Sen. Bill Cassidy on Tues-
day filed a resolution for
consideration in Congress’s
upper house, formally call-
ing on Wheeler to resign from
office. The Occupy ICE PDX
demonstration that shuttered
a U.S. Immigration and Cus-
toms Enforcement building
in Portland in June has been
cleared for weeks, but in the
minds of Cassidy — and
President Donald Trump —
the message it sent lives on.
“A mob of left-wing activ-
ists recently surrounded an
ICE office in southwest Port-
land, Oregon, trapping ICE
employees inside the build-
ing,” the proposed resolution
states.
In the document, also sup-
ported by Sen. David Per-
due, a Republican from Geor-
gia, Cassidy calls on Wheeler
“to immediately resign so that
a leader committed to pro-
tecting all law-abiding citi-
zens and public servants from
harm can assume the duties of
mayor of Portland.”
Folding in criticisms from
union officials representing
Portland police officers and
agents of Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, Cas-
sidy takes to task Wheeler’s
stance early on in the occu-
pation, when he said he did
not want Portland police
“engaged or sucked into a
conflict, particularly from a
federal agency that I believe
is on the wrong track.”
The resolution, first
reported by Willamette Week,
likens the response to Oca-
sio-Cortez’s support from an
Occupy ICE group in Los
Angeles. The Democratic
congressional candidate from
New York mounted a stun-
ning primary upset of U.S.
Rep. Joe Crowley earlier this
year, and appears headed for
victory in November.
Cassidy also folded in a
mention of actress Cynthia
Nixon, running for governor
of New York, who has report-
edly dubbed ICE a “terrorist
organization.”
But
it’s
Wheeler
whom Cassidy targets for
resignation.
“A politician deciding who
gets help in an emergency
based on politics is the kind of
thing that happens in banana
republics — not a democracy
that ensures equal protection
under the law,” Cassidy said
in a statement Tuesday. “For
Mayor Wheeler to abandon
this principle along with peo-
ple being threatened by a vio-
lent mob is unacceptable. He
needs to resign immediately.”
Associated Press
PORTLAND — An attor-
ney for Democratic Gov. Kate
Brown’s re-election cam-
paign is demanding that Ore-
gon TV stations stop airing an
attack advertisement, claim-
ing the ad is illegal under state
law because it’s making false
statements.
A letter by attorney Harry
Wilson was sent to stations
Monday, saying the recent ad
by the group Priority Oregon
contains several untrue state-
ments, Oregon Public Broad-
casting reported.
“This is a clear, unambig-
uous false statement of fact,
and that is illegal,” Wilson
said. “What we’re asking is
that these stations recognize
An earthquake and after-
shock have been reported
today off the Oregon Coast.
The United States Geo-
logical Survey said an ini-
tial quake with a preliminary
magnitude of 6.2 struck just
after 1:30 a.m., more than 170
miles west of Coos Bay.
Robert Sanders of the
USGS said there is no tsu-
nami threat associated with
the quake. He said people as
far away as Portland reported
feeling the tremblor.
Dispatch with the Coos
Knappa
Dec. 14, 1937 — Aug. 4, 2018
Allen Almer Solum Sr., 80, of Knappa, ing canes, tinkering, helping friends and fam-
Oregon, passed in Astoria on Aug. 4, 2018. He ily, and especially spending time with his son,
was born in Stanley, North Dakota, to Almer Allen.
Al is survived by many relatives: his
Solum and Leota “Lee” Footh Solum on Dec.
wife, Pat; a son, Allen Solum Jr.
14, 1937.
and his wife, Shelly; granddaugh-
Allen married Patricia “Pat” Zwe-
ber on Nov. 23, 1981, in Gettysburg,
ter, Heather; great-grandchildren,
South Dakota. They celebrated 36
Adrian and Brooklyn; and broth-
ers, Blaine and Kevin Ogier. Al was
years of marriage.
preceded in death by a son, LeJon
The Solum family moved to Port-
land in 1951. He joined the Navy,
Solum; a sister, Bonnie Westfall;
and later moved to Eugene and then
and six brothers, Jerry, Dick, Gary
Astoria. In 2011, Al and Pat bought a
Sr. and Rod Solum and Dorsey and
house in Lake Havasu City, Arizona,
Callvin Ogier. There are too many
but always came home to Knappa in
other relatives to list.
Allen Solum Sr.
the summer months.
The family would like to invite
everyone to a celebration of life
Al did many things after leaving
honoring Goose at the Elks Lodge,
the Navy. He was a roofer most of his
life, and then bought a concrete company and located at 453 11th St. in Astoria, Oregon, on
named it Al’s Readi-Mix. He had a colorful and Sept. 8, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memories of Goose can be shared with
eventful life, and he never met a stranger — he
even picked up hitchhikers and brought them friends and family online at caldwellsmortu-
home — and he always had a wonderful smile. ary.com, emailed to info@solumcontracting.
“Goose” was a loving and devoted hus- com or mailed to 91918 Akerstedt Road, Asto-
band, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, ria, OR., 97103.
Donations in Al’s honor can be made to
brother, uncle and cousin, and enjoyed spend-
ing time with his family more than anything. Disabled American Veterans at dav.org or
He also enjoyed reading, racing cars, handmak- 877-426-2838.
Bay police said there have
been no reports of damage or
injury.
The quake was located at a
depth of about 6 miles.
About two hours later, an
aftershock with a preliminary
magnitude of 3.5 struck the
area.
County seeks three applicants for arts council
The Daily Astorian
Applications are open for
three positions on the Arts
Council of Clatsop County.
The volunteer council
promotes and advocates for
the arts locally. One posi-
tion runs through 2020,
while the other two run
through 2021.
Residents, those who
own property, business own-
ers and those who rent stu-
dio space are eligible to
apply. Applications are due
IN BRIEF
West Grand road
closure set Thursday
Sept. 7. They are available
at
www.co.clatsop.or.us,
the Clatsop County Manag-
er’s Office at 800 Exchange
St., Suite 410 or by calling
503-325-1000.
County commissioners
will make final appointments.
DEATH
neering Division at 503-338-5173.
Aug. 12, 2018
BROWN, George D., 84, of Warrenton, died in Seaside. MedCure in Portland is in charge of the
arrangements.
Dismal Nitch closed for
septic system repairs
West Grand Avenue, from Lincoln Street
to West Lexington Avenue, is closed for road
repair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
All schedules are subject to change due to
weather conditions.
For questions, contact the Astoria Engi-
The Dismal Nitch Rest Area on State Route
401 east of the Astoria Bridge is closed for sep-
tic system repairs, the Washington Department
of Transportation announced on Tuesday.
MEMORIAL
Saturday, Aug. 25
JOLMA, Kerttu — Celebration of life service at 2 p.m., Mayger-Downing Community Church,
80071 Life Lane in Clatskanie. All are invited.
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
66
56
58
Partly cloudy
65
55
SUNDAY
63
56
Showers around in the
morning; some sun
Mostly cloudy
62
54
Mostly cloudy with a
passing shower or two
Rather cloudy
fied as child care providers if
they hold a medical marijuana
license, or grow or distribute
marijuana.
“That statement is cate-
gorically and unambiguously
untrue: It is illegal to sell drugs
at a child care center in Oregon
under numerous provisions of
Oregon law,” Wilson said in
the letter.
Under state law, TV sta-
tions are not liable in most
cases for airing false campaign
statements knowingly cre-
ated by another party. Wilson
acknowledged that stations
are not obligated to pull the ad
despite the letter’s demand.
Republican state Rep.
Knute Buehler is challeng-
ing Brown for the governor’s
office.
Allen ‘Goose’ Almer Solum Sr.
Earthquake reported off the coast
Associated Press
that Priority Oregon is break-
ing the law and take down the
illegal ad.”
The group’s ad titled
“Scary” depicts a woman
reading a bedtime story to
her children about Oregon
under Brown’s leadership.
The ad suggests that Brown
has allowed homelessness
to get out of hand, children
to go hungry and seniors to
be abused. At the end of the
story, the woman says “you
can sell drugs while running a
day care,” while pointing to an
illustration of a figure holding
a baggie of what appears to be
marijuana.
The letter takes note of
that statement and cites state
administrative rules that pre-
vent people from being certi-
ON THE RECORD
of Astoria, was arrested by
the Clatsop County Sheriff’s
Office on the 88860 block
DUII
• At 11:11 p.m. Tuesday,
Taylor Wade Landwehr, 26,
of Youngs River Road and
charged with driving under the
influence of intoxicants.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
ALMANAC
REGIONAL WEATHER
Tillamook
57/66
Salem
52/78
Newport
54/62
Aug 26
Last
New
Sep 2
Coos Bay
55/65
First
Sep 9
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
6:36 a.m.
6:26 p.m.
Low
-0.3 ft.
2.3 ft.
LOTTERIES
Lakeview
40/85
Ashland
59/90
Tuesday’s Lucky Lines: 03-05-
10-14-20-23-27-31
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
Tuesday’s Mega Millions: 14-
16-19-38-57, Mega Ball: 11
Estimated jackpot: $118 million
OREGON
Tuesday’s Pick 4:
1 p.m.: 4-7-8-8
4 p.m.: 4-7-7-5
7 p.m.: 0-4-6-7
10 p.m.: 8-5-1-3
Burns
44/87
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
Hi
87
88
61
92
67
86
96
93
63
64
Today
Lo
48
50
51
52
58
44
58
51
54
55
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pc
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pc
s
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Hi
89
84
63
80
64
85
90
78
62
64
Thu.
Lo
49
45
51
51
57
41
54
52
52
55
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City
Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Yakima
Hi
87
91
94
93
93
70
81
92
94
86
Today
Lo
51
62
58
55
52
57
57
52
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52
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Hi
70
89
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83
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66
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87
Thu.
Lo
50
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TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
El Paso
Fairbanks
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, DC
Baker
48/89
Ontario
55/92
Klamath Falls
44/85
9 a.m., Astoria Transit Center Conference Room,
900 Marine Drive.
Cannon Beach Planning Commission, 6 p.m.,
City Hall, 163 E. Gower St.
Astoria City Council, 7 p.m., special session on
waterfront hotel appeal, City Hall, 1095 Duane
St.
WASHINGTON
Tuesday’s Daily Game: 9-4-0
Tuesday’s Keno: 05-06-10-23-
26-28-32-36-40-41-43-44-46-
48-51-53-58-65-71-74
Tuesday’s Match 4: 03-07-09-11
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Today
Hi Lo
86 67
83 65
78 60
78 57
78 56
75 57
95 74
58 48
90 78
76 56
77 62
101 81
85 69
85 64
90 78
83 61
92 78
84 65
84 68
86 65
80 61
83 61
71 57
85 57
87 65
THURSDAY
Sunset Empire Transportation District Board,
REGIONAL CITIES
Tonight's Sky: The constellation Ophiuchus, the
serpent bearer, fi lls a big wedge of the southwest
sky at nightfall.
High
7.0 ft.
La Grande
52/87
Roseburg
55/83
Brookings
49/63
Sep 16
John Day
52/88
Bend
50/84
Medford
58/90
UNDER THE SKY
Time
12:58 p.m.
none
Prineville
48/87
Lebanon
53/81
Eugene
52/80
SUN AND MOON
Full
Pendleton
62/89
The Dalles
63/83
Portland
58/76
Precipitation
Tuesday ............................................ 0.00"
Month to date ................................... 0.33"
Normal month to date ....................... 0.66"
Year to date .................................... 36.07"
Normal year to date ........................ 37.60"
Sunset tonight ........................... 8:13 p.m.
Sunrise Thursday ........................ 6:25 a.m.
Moonrise today .......................... 6:17 p.m.
Moonset today ............................ 2:42 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, 6
p.m., Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Com-
mercial St.
Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs.
ASTORIA
58/66
Astoria through Tuesday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 86°/56°
Normal high/low ........................... 69°/53°
Record high ............................ 86° in 2018
Record low ............................. 42° in 1988
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Thu.
Hi Lo
84 65
78 63
81 63
87 57
77 66
81 61
95 74
63 47
88 77
78 59
73 69
102 79
83 64
84 65
91 78
83 61
91 76
78 64
94 72
79 61
81 65
86 65
70 56
70 55
81 65
Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy,
sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries,
sn-snow, i-ice.
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