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Tourism: Workshops will be held through fall
Zealand, have decided to link
popular trailheads and attrac-
tions together on a tourist-fo-
cused shuttle system. The sys-
tem allows visitors to travel
around the country for days
without ever needing a car.
“I point that out because
Oregon doesn’t have an exten-
sive amount of multiday expe-
riences in outdoor recreation,”
Dahl said.
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The strategy folds into the
destination marketing orga-
nization’s overall focus to
increase tourism outside of the
summer months, as well as to
invest more heavily in promot-
ing international tourism —
a market that has potential to
grow and attract visitors who
will take longer trips, David-
son said.
Accomplishing the strat-
egy, however, is complicated.
Since April 2017, 110 lei-
sure and hospitality jobs have
been added in Northwestern
Oregon, but in that same time,
the vacancy rate for those jobs
jumped 232 percent due to the
lack of affordable housing to
keep employees year-round,
according to the state Employ-
ment Department.
Longer stays will not alle-
viate congestion at car-depen-
dent destinations like Fort Ste-
vens and Ecola State Park at
the height of summer. Many
environmental
nonprofits
would like to follow the Hay-
stack Rock Awareness Pro-
gram, which educates visi-
tors about the proper etiquette
around a marine garden, but
Action items
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A tour bus arrives at the Astoria Column.
say they lack the funding.
A lot of the sustainabil-
ity goals center around doing
more to encourage people to
visit outside of the summer —
a cultural task easier said than
done.
“It’s a hard slog to change
generations of thinking that
says ‘Let’s come to the beach
in the summer,’” Nan Devlin,
of Visit Tillamook Coast, said.
Connecting the region —
through institutions and geog-
raphy — is a good way to
start, said Kristin Dahl, the
vice president of destination
development at Travel Ore-
gon. Having a unified desti-
nation marketing organiza-
tion to coordinate regionwide
tourism goals has been one
way areas like Hood River
and the southern Oregon Coast
have approached solving
these problems through their
studios.
Other countries, like New
Workshops to discuss solu-
tions to visitor transportation,
outdoor recreation and cul-
tural heritage preservation will
be held throughout the fall. By
January, action teams designed
to carry out specific projects
will be formed and funded by a
$25,000 matching Travel Ore-
gon grant.
At this point, the projects
remain a work in progress. But
the region is now united by a
common goal.
“One of the goals is to pro-
tect our natural and cultural
resources, because man, if we
neglect them, we’re sunk,”
Devlin said. “It’s what makes
us unique. We don’t want to
become a place where people
just stop to get gas.”
Clams: ‘Right now, it is
difficult to find any razor
clams larger than 4 inches’
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the exception of the sea-
sonal closure on the Clatsop
beaches. Areas also close if
marine biotoxin levels spike
to unsafe levels.
Washington state operates
on a case-by-case basis from
October through May, open-
ing digs here and there on
select beaches. But the Wash-
ington Department of Fish
and Wildlife has had simi-
lar concerns recently about
razor clam populations and
their small size. The depart-
ment has delayed traditional
October razor clam digs on
the Long Beach Peninsula
until late December.
Both states are trying
to avoid situations where
smaller clams are wasted
when diggers either purpose-
fully or inadvertently dis-
card them in pursuit of larger
clams.
Ideally, razor clam popu-
lations on a beach should be
a mix, with a large amount of
younger, smaller clams but
also larger 1 and 2-year-old
clams and then a scattering
of much older, much larger
clams.
“In 2004, we also saw
large numbers of small razor
clams along Clatsop beaches,
but they were more variable
in size with a few medium
and large clams,” Hunter
said. “Right now, it is diffi-
cult to find any razor clams
larger than 4 inches.”
Of the 50 clams Hunter
and staff dug this summer,
only three were of a commer-
cial legal size.
The beaches in Clat-
sop County are produc-
tive clam beds and a popu-
lar destination for clammers.
Razor clams at the beaches
account for 95 percent of the
clams harvested in Oregon.
Other beaches in Oregon are
open for razor clamming.
The south coast, from the
south jetty of the Umpqua
River to the California bor-
der, remains closed because
of high levels of marine
biotoxins.
Oregon lawmakers prepare to take another run at cap and trade
Legislation set
for next year
By AUBREY WIEBER
Capital Bureau
SALEM — In what was a
contentious hearing by Ore-
gon standards, state lawmak-
ers grilled a right-wing think
tank statistician who testified
that the climate changed the
day the earth was “born” and
media and government are
generating hysterics over the
matter.
Kevin Dayaratna is a math-
ematician for the Heritage
Foundation, but said his pre-
sentation reflects his personal
beliefs. He was among the
witnesses Tuesday before the
Joint Committee on Carbon
Reduction, co-chaired by state
Senate President Peter Court-
ney and House Speaker Tina
Kotek.
The hearing centered on
potential cap-and-trade leg-
islation meant to lessen the
amount of greenhouse gases
emitted in the state.
Cap and trade has become
a perennial topic since 2015,
but advocates hope the com-
mittee will draft legislation
that will get through the Leg-
islature next year and pass into
law. After taking October off,
the committee will convene in
November and December.
Cap and trade would limit
carbon emissions for the
state’s biggest polluters —
those emitting at least 25,000
metric tons of greenhouse
gases. A 2017 report showed
polluters overall were emit-
ting about 60 million metric
tons per year.
As proposed, the cap
would decrease over time. To
make sure they aren’t penal-
ized, large polluters would
buy credits to cash in if they
surpass pollution regulations.
Those under the cap could sell
their credits to companies that
are over the cap.
It’s a system working in
California and several Cana-
dian provinces. Most juris-
dictions are on the same
marketplace, managed by
Western Climate Initiative.
Oregon would likely join the
marketplace.
On Tuesday, officials
from Western Climate Ini-
tiative and Quebec followed
Dayaratna to explain how the
policy has worked in recent
years. The hearing was among
the most popular at the Cap-
itol this week, with view-
ers spilling into two overflow
rooms. Many audibly scoffed
as Dayaratna posited that the
committee should instead be
focused on getting Oregonians
the cheapest energy possible.
Cap-and-trade policy, he
said, would “kill thousands of
jobs, make families poor and
have a negligible impact on
climate.”
When
asked
about
increased extreme weather,
Dayaratna said the narra-
tive purporting an increase
in frequency and severity of
droughts and hurricanes are
“myths propagated by the
mainstream media.”
Dayaratna was invited by
state Sen. Fred Girod, R-Stay-
ton. Girod acknowledged
the controversy of bringing
him to the Capitol, and asked
Dayaratna to explain he wasn’t
representing the oil industry.
Dayaratna said that the
Heritage Foundation gets min-
imal financial support from
corporations. However, a sig-
nificant amount of funding
for the organization has often
come from the Koch broth-
ers, who own Koch Industries.
Koch Industries manufactures
and refines petroleum, among
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other things.
Girod twice thanked
Dayaratna for traveling from
the East Coast for the hear-
ing, saying the committee was
“blessed” to have him provide
his perspective.
The Quebec officials
painted a different picture. The
province implemented cap and
trade in 2013, and the follow-
ing year partnered with Cali-
fornia to trade credits. Cap and
trade regulates Quebec com-
panies responsible for 85 per-
cent of the province’s green-
house gas emissions, officials
said.
But the regulations haven’t
put a chokehold on industry.
Officials testified that the reg-
ulation increased competition,
giving the province its stron-
gest economy ever and a 5.6
percent unemployment rate,
third lowest in Canada.
Past Oregon legislation,
including a 2017 bill that died
despite 33 co-sponsors, indi-
cates the policy would also
include an investment ele-
ment. In a 2018 bill, credits
were projected to have a floor
of $16 per metric ton, and then
increase each year due to infla-
tion. That money would go
into a fund to be invested in
projects combating emissions
or preparing the state for cli-
mate change.
The projects could range
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funds to put solar panels on
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would like to thank the following volunteers for helping make the
2018 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival a great success.
Bernedeth Ladd
Scott Mullen
Melba O’Bryant
Clatsop County Sheriff
Department
Sheriff Tom Bergin
Astoria High School Band
Boosters
Knappa School District
Lum’s Auto Center
Astor Street Opry
Deidra Doan
Scandinavian & Rustic Design
Chimnik
Ariel’s Food & Gifts
Magic Massage/Therapuls
Pashmina Scarves
Cafe de la Rue
The Scandinavian Cafe
Whichcraft
Smartfelt
Secret Dragon Collectibles
Tistel Swedish Design
Ronni Harris
Davis Brothers Metal Art
The Knitting Mills
DS Johnson Enterprises
Scandinavian Workshop
DK Butik
Sweet Kardamom Swedish
Bakery
Steve & Audrey Ullakko
Pino-Kee-O’s
Marja Drum
Darkmoon Faire
Ice-Ame
The Bread Lady
Nordiskal
Judy’s Painted Treasures
Leaffilter North, LLC
C&T Global
Tara Johnson
Renewal by Anderson
Sea Shell’s Embroidery
FamilySearch.com / Clark County
Genealogical Society
Nettie Blair
Nomadic Artistry
Nancy Lane
Folk Art of Norway
Desiree of Sweden
City Lumber
GB Jewelers
The Fox & The Fawn
Sister’s Olive and Nut
Holly McHone Jewelers
McDonald’s of Astoria
Wayfarer
Public Coast
Seaside Pool
Gimre’s Shoes
Lower Columbia Bowl
Doogers
Dragon Fire
Dena’s
Basketcase
Ter Hars
Purple Cow Toys
Columbia Chocolates
L & D Race Tech
Les Schwab
4 Seasons
Paramount
Finn Ware
14th St. Coffee
Fulios
Pet Works
Safekeeping Storage
Uptown Café
Dutch Bros
Old Town Framing
Tongue Point Job Corp
Constance Waisanen
Riverwalk Inn
Arline LaMear
Cindy Price
Cathy Williams
Kate Brewster
Katie Lane
Chuck & Brenda Higgins
Carole Newman
KMUN
Charlene Larsen
Falcon Graphics
Sirpa Duuos
Dave Hoofnagle
Jodi Kancharla
Isabelle Coughlin
Celeste & Ernie Petersen
Viking/Nordic/Scandia Dancers
Don and Bonnie Fisher
Bill and Arlene Landwehr
John and Katrina Ivanoff
Linda Perkins
Tom Falleur
Andie Carlson
Perry Browning
Mike Goin
George Brugh/Bee-Line Roofing
Laurelwood Farms
Loop Jacobsens
CMH
Robin Laport
Judy Rund
Mike Malmberg
Merilyn & John Jensen
Nancy Claterbos
Terry Ager
Jody Choy
Barbie & Jason England
Sue Hansell
Sandee Killion
Linda Madden
Ann Gant
Judy Clark
Brienne Eubanks
Julie Hitchman
Jurgen Mitchell
Carol Birney
Carol & Tom Atwood
Shery & Larry Ohler
MJ Englund
Rebecca Krat
Wade Matthews
Val Holyoak
Carole Lyngstad
Matthew Chapman
Missy Paulson
Janice Weese
Merv Helmersen
Kurt Hayrynen
Columbia Roasters
Costco
Cash N Carry
Furniture store for refrigerator?
Lower Columbia Danish Society
Daughters of Norway Stjernen #7
United Finnish Kaleva Brothers
and Sisters #2
Sons of Norway Nidaros # 16
Vasa Order of America Astor #215
Cannery Pier Hotel
Helly Hansen, Seaside
IKEA
Martin Hospitality
Skipanon Brand of Warrenton
Josephson’s
Ullekko of Naselle
Vintage Scandinavian
The Mouse Factory Carvings
Mills Knitting
Scandinavia Design Placemats
Melting Pot
DK Butik
Rolling River Spirits
AHS Football Team
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
Jerry Ustby
Sam Rascoe
Mac Burns
Boy Scouts America 211
Dennis and Dionne Larsen
Wet Dog Saloon
Astoria School District
Tyler Olson
John Jensen
Eugene Barrows
Paul Kujala
All Rents Seaside
George Brugh
Pacific Machine Shop
Andy Carlson
Angie Cereghino
John Slivkoff
Tony & Shelly Larson
Warrenton Fiber/Nygaard Logging
Fred Meyer, Inc.
Janet & Lloyd Bowler
Bruce & Suzie Conner
Dave & Lorine Hoyer
Lektro Inc
Edith Henningsgaard Miller
Clatsop Community Bank
Pacific Power
George Siverson
Columbia State Bank
Englund Marine
Senator Betsy Johnson
Bridgewater Bistro
The Daily Astorian
Coast Weekend
Columbia Press
Hipfish
Montey & Nicolle Landwehr
N.W. Regional ESD
Astoria Fire Deptm
Kurt Hayrynen
Dan Cox
Peace Lutheran Church
Astoria/Warrenton Area Chamber
of Commerce
Olney Grange
Rotary Club of Astoria
Donna Moberly
Warrenton High School
Sharon Hale
Emily Falleur
The Junior Court
Bohrer’s Original
Baskets from OZ
Stien Matthews Vintag Décor
Hovden Formal Wear
Handcrafted by Carl
Alan & Carla Oja
Judith Lampi
Judie Dreyer
Alice Iverson Kienberger
Gary & Karen Barnum
Michael & Leila Collier
Raymond & Kathleen Merritt
JoAnn Derie
Donna Holmstedt
Douglas Koski
Cathrine & Thomas Williams
Del’s O.K. Tire
Knutsen Ins. Co.
Gerri Swenson
Sonja Madsen
Billie O’Bryant
Loran & Corleen Mathews
Beach dog
Red Dwarf
Redhare
Donna Mac
Sheryl Carroll
Diane Piippo
Nellie Morgan
Sherice Halvosen
Stephanie Sievers
Erik Sweitzer
Nancy Haglund
Tim Rickard
Stephanie Inn
Cliff & Kay Weimer
Robbie Knapp
Bill Young
Karen Gimre
Donna Anderson
Debbie Bakkensen
Rolling River Spirits
Judy Osterholme
Jim Torgeson
Marji Campbell
Kandie Thornton
Phil Randall
Steve Tischer
Silver Salmon Restaurant
Alice Miller
Kat Metzler
Missy Thornton
Melissa Schacher
Katie Hill
Lisa Sundstrom
Jim Bakkensen
Johann Vineyards
Kevin Goin
Diane Coover
Ann Madsen
Coleen Hensley
Nancy Kennell
Jorgen & Berit Madsen
Patti Jo Meshnik
Erin Whitmore
Rick Ellis
Violet Hagnas
Nancy Vandehey
Coreen Bergholm
Robert Rettke
Megan McCall-Devos
Michelle Devos
Kaitlyn Bakkensen
Madalyn Hellberg
Kourtney Tischer
Sophia Hansen
Maya McGill
Kara Dowaliby
Megan Schacher
Thank you and May God Bless you all!
Sincerely,
The Family of Reino A. Vedenoja
2019 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 21,22,23
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