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A2 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 Wyden calls on FCC to establish national suicide prevention hotline Trump signs orders making it harder to block pipelines By JEFF MANNING The Oregonian Longview coal terminal cited as an example U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on Wednesday urged the Fed- eral Communications Com- mission to act as soon as possible to establish a new three-digit phone hotline for mental health crisis and sui- cide prevention. Wyden cited “alarming” suicide statistics from Ore- gon included in the “Break- ing the Silence” series currently running in The Ore- gonian and many other news- papers in the state. As the series pointed out, more than 800 Oregonians die by suicide in most years. That’s more than die in traf- fi c accidents, drug overdoses or shootings. Wyden said time is of the essence. “For the past three decades, Oregon’s suicide rates have been higher than the national average,” the Oregon Democrat said in his letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. “These numbers are dev- astating. But, unfortunately, By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press CROSBY, Texas — President Donald Trump’s support for shifting more power to states on Wednes- day faded next to his affi n- ity for oil and gas produc- tion, as he aimed to make it harder for states to block pipelines and other energy projects due to environ- mental concerns. At the urging of busi- ness groups, Trump signed two executive orders designed to speed up oil and gas pipeline projects. The action came after offi - cials in Washington state and New York used the permitting process to stop new energy projects in recent years, prompting complaints from Repub- lican members of Con- gress and the fossil fuel industry. “Too often badly needed energy infrastructure is being held back by special AP Photo/Elaine Thompson A proposed coal-export terminal at the Port of Longview was rejected by the Washington State Department of Ecology for failing to meet water-quality standards. interest groups, entrenched bureaucracies and radi- cal activists,” Trump com- plained before signing the orders. The Trump adminis- tration insisted it was not trying to take power away from the states but, rather, trying to make sure that state actions follow the intent of the Clean Water Act. Under a section of the law, companies must get certifi cation from the state before moving ahead with an energy project. Washington state blocked the building of a coal terminal at the Port of Longview in 2017, saying there were too many major harmful effects including air pollution, rail safety and vehicle traffi c. New York regula- tors stopped a natural gas pipeline, saying it failed to meet standards to pro- tect streams, wetlands and other water resources. Less than a week ago, nearly a dozen business groups told U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler that the environ- mental review and per- mitting process for energy projects “has become a target for environmen- tal activists and states that oppose the production and use of fossil fuels.” FRIDAY SATURDAY 56 45 46 Mostly cloudy with a shower SUNDAY 54 40 The Oregonian Breezy with periods of rain Partly sunny MONDAY 53 39 But a three-digit emer- gency line dedicated to men- tal health issues would be much simpler to use for peo- ple in distress, Wyden said. “It is long past time that the c ommission establish a true lifeline dedicated just to the pressing issue of sui- cide crises,” Wyden said. “It remains my hope that the c ommission will designate a simple, easy-to-remember, three-digit code.” Wyden fi rst urged the FCC to adopt a national suicide emergency line in December. Newsrooms across Ore- gon have teamed up this month to highlight the public health crisis of death by sui- cide in Oregon. The unprecedented col- laboration was intended not only to spotlight a growing problem but also to examine research into how prevention can and does work and offer readers, listeners and view- ers resources to help if they — or those they know — are in crisis. Earthquake marked west of Florence FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT they are not isolated. Sui- cide rates in Oregon and across the country have steadily increased Ron Wyden since 2000.” S i n c e 2000, the suicide rate in Ore- gon has increased 35 percent, which Wyden termed a “pub- lic health crisis (that) is not going away.” Wyden said a three-digit dialing code — akin to 911 for suicide prevention and others suffering from men- tal health crises — would be easy to remember and could save lives. A national suicide preven- tion telephone line already exists at 1-800-273-TALK. More than 2 million people called the line in 2017 alone. Oregon has its own sui- cide prevention line at 877- 968-8491. The state has also established a text help line for young people (text “teen- 2teen” to 83963.) 54 42 A magnitude 4.7 earth- quake hit in the Pacifi c Ocean off the Oregon C oast on Wednesday morning. The quake happened well off the coast, roughly west of Florence, about 7:11 a.m., according to the U.S. Geo- logical Survey. The quake had a depth of 6.2 miles, the agency said. No tsunami threat was reported. Magnitude 4 earthquakes are felt by humans and may cause damage, according to the Pacifi c Northwest Seis- mic Network. Mostly cloudy with a bit of rain Occasional rain David Michael Connelly Hammond May 26, 1952 — March 15, 2019 ALMANAC REGIONAL WEATHER Tillamook 46/55 Salem 46/61 Newport 47/54 Sunset tonight ........................... 7:57 p.m. Sunrise Friday ............................. 6:35 a.m. Moonrise today ......................... 10:54 a.m. Moonset today ............................ 1:49 a.m. Apr 12 Last Apr 19 Coos Bay 48/56 New Apr 26 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks Time 12:38 a.m. 1:59 p.m. Low 3.4 ft. 0.5 ft. 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 Hi 81 53 58 39 59 51 69 55 84 79 54 68 76 82 85 84 83 56 60 59 79 47 61 53 68 Klamath Falls 33/55 Lakeview 31/52 Ashland 43/60 REGIONAL CITIES City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newberg Newport North Bend Hi 51 49 51 54 53 47 53 51 52 54 Today Lo 34 35 46 45 47 33 45 45 47 48 W sh sh r r r sh r r r r Hi 55 53 58 60 54 55 60 58 54 57 Fri. Lo 30 32 44 43 47 28 41 43 45 45 W c pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc City Olympia Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem Seaside Spokane Springfi eld Vancouver Yakima Hi 52 55 54 54 54 53 53 51 52 59 Today Lo 43 41 47 48 46 47 37 46 46 38 W r sh r r r r c r r c Hi 59 58 61 62 61 56 56 59 59 63 Fri. Lo 40 40 45 45 45 46 38 43 45 37 W pc c pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL CITIES Today Lo 65 41 46 19 32 45 46 33 71 50 31 55 56 53 71 59 69 47 36 47 43 37 50 46 54 Burns 33/53 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Tonight's Sky: Before sunrise, Mercury is at great- est elongation west or greatest separation from the sun (6:31 a.m. PDT). High 8.4 ft. 6.6 ft. Baker 34/55 Ontario 40/61 Bend 35/53 Medford 45/60 May 4 John Day 39/51 La Grande 38/52 Roseburg 48/62 Brookings 46/59 UNDER THE SKY Time 6:29 a.m. 8:49 p.m. Prineville 37/55 Lebanon 46/58 Eugene 45/60 SUN AND MOON Full Pendleton 41/58 The Dalles 45/62 Portland 47/61 Precipitation Wednesday ....................................... 0.83" Month to date ................................... 3.63" Normal month to date ....................... 1.98" Year to date .................................... 18.68" Normal year to date ........................ 26.82" First On March 15, the world lost David are widely known throughout the c ontinen- Michael Connelly, a Viking and dreamer, a tal U.S. and much of Alaska. Although proud to be a Marine, powerful yet pained soul. On that Dave was less than impressed with day his suffering stopped, and his the lack of battle, and soon moved journey to Valhalla began. on to jobs that are no less danger- He was preceded in death by ous, such as logging and commer- his parents, William and Evelyn cial fi shing in the Bering Sea. Connelly, who loved him dearly. Dave lived and died as Dave Also preceding him to the great wished. beyond were his older siblings, He will be remembered at our Juanita and William A. “ Popcorn” gatherings and spoken of often. Connelly. Rest In Peace, warrior. He is survived by his wife, Bar- David Connelly A celebration of life will be bie, and a clan of lawless hooli- held at a yet to be determined date. gan siblings whose shenanigans Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs. ASTORIA 46/56 Astoria through Wednesday. Temperatures High/low ....................................... 50°/45° Normal high/low ........................... 56°/40° Record high ............................ 77° in 2004 Record low ............................. 31° in 1982 W pc s t sn r c s pc pc c c pc s c s pc pc pc pc pc t sh pc r pc Hi 81 54 52 43 46 69 65 53 84 64 53 71 75 72 86 75 83 61 63 70 61 49 67 58 75 Fri. Lo 65 50 36 26 29 41 45 34 71 42 32 55 55 54 74 55 70 55 42 59 42 35 51 46 63 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W pc pc c pc c r s pc sh pc c pc pc pc s pc pc c s c pc sh s pc pc April 9, 2019 HASKINS, Billy, 83, of Seaside, died in Seaside. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. BIRTHS April 5, 2019 FRANKART, Nicole and Derek, of Astoria, a boy, Kaspar Frankart, born at Columbia Memo- rial Hospital in Astoria . Grandparents are Melissa Davis, of Astoria, and Mabel Albe, of Tacoma, Washington. April 3, 2019 ALCANTAR, Carlye and Alvaro, of Astoria, a boy, Lucas Adan Alcantar, born at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Ramon and Carmen Alca- ntar and Tracy and Brandy Simpson, all of Astoria, and Ann Simpson, of Oceans- ide, California. ON THE RECORD Sex abuse • Around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Justin Ferrier, 21, of Tigard, was arrested by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Offi ce for one count of second-degree sex abuse and one count of third-degree sex abuse. PUBLIC MEETINGS Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. CLATSOP POWER EQUIPMENT , INC. 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